The Summer Party

You’re going to a garden party and the invitation reads ‘smart-casual’, meaning you need to look sharp but not overly formal. It’s a tricky balancing act that leaves many a well-dressed male in a sartorial quandary. For an easy solution, go for a tonal approach with a navy wool jacket and blue-grey wool trousers, a crisp-white Oxford shirt and a pair of penny loafers, sans socks. If it’s a celebratory event – a low-key wedding, for instance – finish off the look with a silk tie and pocket square. Problem solved.