#by nature of tailoring you actually want to buy clothes that fit your biggest spot and then tailor the too big spots down

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One of Mikan's character notes is that she hates clothes that are too big and thus consistently buys things that are actually too small so that she doesn't have to deal with them being potentially too big.

But Mikan. Bestie.

Your beloved is the Ultimate Fashionista.

Junko's just over here making Mikan clothes that fit because Mikan has probably never had anything that fit right once in her entire life. Mikan, this is what clothes that fit feel like. Isn't that nice. Don't you want more of those.

Followed immediately by Mikan bought her own Ultimate Despair nurse's outfit that is absolutely too small.

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Bespoke Clothing Should Be More Accessible, Because Being Trans Shouldn't Make it This Hard to Find Clothes That Fit

I just want to bitch about clothing sizes for a minute, keep scrolling if you don't want to hear it.

I've got a $2600 Amazon credit card, because everything is credit now—inflation says "no, no cash for you"

Like most of you, I basically have to pay for a subscription to live. Part of living is, unfortunately, getting dressed in the morning.

I never really had problems with clothing when I was pre-transition because I was a fairly skinny femme. I wore an XS-S in shirts. At the very least, I liked my clothes tight and fitted, and that kind of stuff wasn't hard to find in the years between 2010 and 2020. Most women's clothing was stretchy, and I could get away with buying cute tops even in Asian sizes because I rarely had difficulty squeezing into a shirt.

The biggest issue(s) were my breasts, because I was a high-C/low-D-cup with a 28"/71.2cm ribcage, but as many of us know, breasts basically look better the tighter you squeeze them. On top of that, I'm fairly skilled at sewing, so I would buy different sizes and make small adjustments to clothes that wouldn't normally fit the way I liked. That was back when I had time to sew. Now my sewing room is basically a spider commune, and since I'm only 3-4 days out from my hysto, cleaning it out isn't really in the cards for at least a month.

My biggest problem pre-mast was that my upper body was tiny, but my hips were a size BADONKADONK and finding pants that didn't fall down throughout the day or leave a wide gap at my hips was quite literally not possible. I had to adjust every single pair of pants I bought. My inseam is 28"/72cm too, so I had to buy petite or short cut pants because otherwise the fit of the pants would be off and they'd be baggy and tight in weird spots because the knees were too low.

Since I started testosterone and got my mast done, I've thickened up a little everywhere else too. Now, mind you, I'm nowhere close to fat. I'd like to say I wouldn't care if I was, but I'm still processing my internalized fatphobia so forgive me for being half-awake on the matter. The point is, I'm still pretty skinny by femme standards, but I'm basically emaciated by masc ones. Obviously, you can't really broaden your shoulders or chest much due to the inelastic nature of bone structures. My waist is up from 28"/72cm to 33"/84cm, but my chest is actually down to 36"/91.5cm from 44"/112cm. My shoulders are almost exactly 12"/30.5cm. My hips and overall height, however, remain unchanged. The entire length of my torso (shoulder to hip) is only about 16-17"/41cm.

These changes took place over a span of 3.5 years, mind you, since my transition began in 2019. I can imagine why some people might not want to go through with a hormonal and surgical transition, since it likely means giving up almost your entire wardrobe. Replacing that is obviously going to be expensive, and really, a new wardrobe? In this economy?

I'm trying to get promoted at my job, but I had to give away almost all of my SFW (and NSFW) clothing because the fit became uncomfortable or unsightly. Now that I have this credit card, I thought I could use it to invest in some nice clothes. A couple of suits, some button down shirts; heck, maybe even some new bowtie sets. And for once, money isn't the problem; it's supply.

As you might imagine, tailored/bespoke clothing on Amazon is still prohibitively expensive. Even with $2600 at my disposal, I'm not willing to part with $200 for a shirt and $900 for a suit. I wouldn't be able to get enough articles of clothing to complete my shopping list and I'd be in a whopping amount of debt that would prevent me from buying any more clothing for at least several months. Tailored and bespoke clothing is basically a non-option for most of the people who need it.

If you have to rely on the standard (or Asian standard) sizes as a tiny-torso'd, thick-assed little man, God help you. The options are, shall we say...slim.

Most men's dress shirts, even for Asian sizes, start at 38-40"/97-102cm in chest width. Not too baggy in the chest, but when you get to the waist it's another story. I might as well wear an actual bag. This is, obviously, a non-issue if you know how/have time to sew, as tailoring a shirt is one of the simplest things you can do, but I don't have that kind of time anymore. There are no less than six shirts on my sewing table that I picked up from the Goodwill because I liked the colors and materials, and they are in various stages of assembly and disassembly because I haven't had time to finish anything. Now that I'm out of surgery, I have nothing but time, but I'm not allowed to lift or stretch or twist or anything until I'm fully healed, so my sewing room remains in a state of disrepair.

Having to adjust every single shirt and vest is also a lot of work for somebody who works 40 hours per week, spends 5 additional hours per week commuting, and then spends another 10-20 hours per week cooking, bathing, and taking care of normal household chores (plus my little garden patch).

Frankly, I think our clothing economy is entirely backwards. I think it's wasteful and impractical to build up stores of arbitrarily-sized clothes that don't even fit most body types properly. It would make more sense to focus on selling a design, and for all clothes to be made-to-order according to our specific measurements. That would save materials and money and it would reduce pollution, because people could just buy the clothes they need in a size they know will fit them. Loads of clothing is tossed in the trash every year because it goes unpurchased or it's thrown out shortly after purchasing due to being made cheaply, fitting poorly, and costing too much to return.

Businesses wouldn't have to cut so much cloth or assemble so many articles, and they wouldn't have to pay nearly as much to store and display them. Shipping costs might go up, but that would almost certainly be offset by the drop in material, labor, and space costs. Machines already do most of the work anyway. I know the implication is that people could lose their jobs, but I already don't believe that you should have to work for a corporation or company to live, so I'm exploring the idea with that in mind. Obviously I don't want people to be replaced with machines and then starve to death in the street just so I can have a few tailored shirts.

From the consumer side, people wouldn't be able to walk away from a store with the new clothes in hand most of the time—unless everything was being stored and constructed on-site—but at least we wouldn't really need to try things on anymore. We would probably have our body measurements memorized like we do our height and weight. Nearly everything we bought would fit perfectly, and we'd end up spending less money because of all the things we order and then have to return or throw in the trash.

I don't know, maybe I'm being overly optimistic and wistful, but it just seems like so many people across so many different body types have the same complaints regarding finding clothes that fit (or don't).

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Wedding Dress Rental- One of the Best Ways to Save Money

Weddings seem to bet getting more and more expensive. Couples have a hard time finding ways to save money on the big event. Wedding dress rental is something that may make sense. Before you stop reading, please hear me out on this.

When it comes to planning and paying for a wedding, couples should spend according to their priorities. The easiest way to identify how to budget for a wedding is to discuss what is most important to you and your soon-to-be spouse. Some commonly named top priorities among engaged couples – photography, venue, and the guest list. That makes a ton of sense because where you celebrate and who you celebrate with are two things that impact how you feel on your wedding day. And, of course, photography is the tangible reminder of all the fantastic memories you'll share on that special day.

One thing that doesn't always rank as highly among the list of priorities is the wedding day attire. Anyone who's ever seen an episode of Say Yes to the dress can attest to the fact that wedding dresses can be quite expensive. While there are several affordable wedding dress retailers to shop these days, you sometimes get what you pay for in terms of craftsmanship and quality. 

While some brides-to-be have been dreaming of their wedding dress for decades, others couldn't care less about donning a designer-labeled gown. Even if your dream dress is at the top of your list of wedding wants, you can still attain the look for less with some savvy bridal hacks. While buying a used wedding dress is increasing in popularity thanks to a combo of cost-savings and being eco-friendly, there's another way to score your dream dress for less– and that's renting a wedding dress.

Why Renting Your Wedding Dress is the Way to Go

There are tons of perks to enjoy if you choose to rent a wedding dress rather than buy new ones. Let us count the ways! Check out some of the top benefits of renting your wedding dress below. 

Score a savvy price on the designer dress of your dreams

If you're looking to reduce the cost of your wedding attire while also scoring a designer dress, renting may be the best option for you. Renting is a great way to don a designer gown without the hefty price tag. Often times, you can rent a dress for a fraction of the original retail price to purchase new. Brides to be can now enjoy the rental wedding attire cost savings that grooms have been afforded for decades– yay for equality! 

No Need to Dry Clean or Preserve

If you pay a handsome sum for the designer wedding dress of your dreams, chances are you're going to need to have it professionally cleaned and preserved to ensure its beauty. Wedding gowns are delicate– you shouldn't just shove it in the back of your closet to collect dust for decades. You should aim to have your wedding dress professionally dry-cleaned and preserved for safekeeping to make sure it maintains its original state for eternity.

You won't have to store it, either.

One post-wedding challenge brides often grapple with is where and how to store their wedding gown after the big day. If you're short on storage space (NYC-sized closet, anyone?), then you may not want to sacrifice the room for an oversized item you're likely never going to wear again. Skip the hassle of reselling or storing your wedding dress by opting to rent instead. 

Wedding dresses have a terrible cost-per-wear factor.

When considering purchasing an item of clothing, calculating the Cost-Per-Wear is an excellent rule of thumb to decide whether or not an item is a good investment. Paying a pretty penny for an item you'll only wear once doesn't really make practical sense unless it's something you plan to resell after your single-use. Opting for a wedding dress rental is a much savvier and sustainable choice.

Renting is more sustainable than buying new. 

Renting your wedding dress is a fantastic eco-friendly wedding idea! The keys to being sustainable are to recycle, reduce, and reuse. Wearing a designer dress from a wedding dress rental company allows you to reuse an item that's been worn before and will be worn again. It also assists you in reducing the amount of wedding waste you produce since you're not making a single-use purchase. You can take it a step further by seeking out a rental company that is committed to sustainable practices and recycles dresses that are no longer suitable for rental due to damage or wear. 

The downsides of renting a wedding dress

Of course, renting is not the perfect solution for every bride. There are some drawbacks to renting a gown that should be considered, such as added fees like shipping costs or security deposits. Check out the other cons below:

You can't make alterations

Unfortunately, you won't be able to make alterations or modifications to your dress if you rent it. That means it may not fit you as flawlessly as a dress that you could have custom-tailored to your body. Whether this is truly an issue or not depends on many different factors and personal preferences. If you find you're typically an in-between-sizes kind of gal and often have to have your clothing adjusted, you may not want to rent a designer wedding dress. 

You won't be able to pass it down.

Are you someone who has always dreamed of being able to hand down your wedding dress to your future daughter? Of course, you won't be able to do that if you rent it. If you don't buy the gown, you don't get to keep it. If you're the overly sentimental type, renting may not be the best choice. 

Sizes + options may be limited. 

From what we've seen from the options we've found, you may have trouble finding a specific dress you want in a full range of sizes. Because of the single-item nature of many of the rental sites we found, you'll likely have a tough go of finding your dream dress in your specific size. If you're lucky enough to hit the jackpot, you will reap the reward of significant savings. If you're concerned about having a perfect fit, you may be better off looking elsewhere. 

You won't get the “bridal experience.”

Unless you first find and try on your dress in a traditional salon, you likely won't get the same wedding dress shopping experience that you've pictured. Not to mention, your timeline for receiving, wearing, and returning the dress will be quite slim. 

Should you rent your wedding dress?

The answer is, it depends. If you are considering opting for a rental over purchasing new, you should ask yourself the following questions to help you decide. 

Questions to ask yourself when considering renting a wedding gown:

What will you do with your wedding dress after your big day?

Is your dream wedding dress costly?

Can you find a dress you like available for rent?

Is it worth it to you to buy a designer gown you will only wear once?

What is the biggest factor in making this decision for me? Is it the cost, or is it wearing my dream dress?

Are there other items on my wedding wishlist that rank higher than a pricey gown?

Do you typically fall in-between sizes? Will the inability to alter your dress be a factor?

If you ask yourself these questions and find yourself leaning towards renting over buying, then check out the resources below to find a source to rent from.  

Where to Rent a Wedding Dress

If you've decided that the rental process is right for you, you'll probably be wondering where you can find wedding dresses for rent. What are the best places to rent a wedding dress? If you're looking for local options for leasing a wedding gown, try doing a Google search for 

“wedding dress rental business near me” and see what you come up with. However, choosing an online rental business will likely give you potential options to consider. We did a bit of Google research and came up with the following online options to consider– check them out below!

Rent the Runway

RTR is widely known as a reputable company to rent and return designer clothing, but did you know they have a whole section of wedding-worthy frocks you can choose from as well? While you're at it, check out their selection of rental accessories to finish your wedding day look! Rent the Runway even offers a Wedding Concierge service to help you pick your perfect styles. They make things super easy by including a pre-addressed return shipping label, so all you have to do is drop your package in the mail to return your dress. 

RentMyDress.com

Another option for renting a bridal dress is RentMyDress.com — their website allows you to search and filter by many different points to peruse their selection. We spotted dresses as low as $150 for a rental there, although it seems they are listing single dresses in a specific size. You'll likely also have to pay a refundable security deposit as well as shipping costs, so the total rental price may not actually be as savvy as it seems. 

StyleLend

Yet another rental option is the P2P rental site StyleLend. Users can upload items from their own closet to rent out to others to earn money for their clothing or accessories. While this may work for a cute dress for a bachelorette party or bridal shower, renting an item like a wedding dress may be worth going with a more professional source. If you're looking for an LWD for an intimate elopement or micro wedding that isn't overly fancy, this could be a good option. 

Is renting a wedding dress right for you?

Be sure to weigh all the pros and cons of renting a wedding gown before making your final decision. If you don't want to pay a hefty price for a huge white dress that will take up precious space in your closet for years to come, you may be better off renting! 

From a purely practical perspective, renting is an excellent option if you're concerned with cost savings, want to avoid the aftercare like dry cleaning and storage, and if you aren't overly sentimental or picky. If you're going to have a traditional bridal shopping experience, you may want to choose the more familiar path to buying your wedding dress. That being said, there are plenty of other ways to save money on your wedding, so feel free to check out our wedding budget tips for more money-saving ideas!

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The New Rules Of Casual Dress

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The New Rules Of Casual Dress

It’s not difficult to look good in a suit. If you’ve got the money and an experienced tailor who knows what he or she is doing, then you can’t really fail. Simply hand over your cash, listen to their sartorial know-how, and allow them to stitch you something that’s made to flatter the contours of your body. All you have to do is tie your tie.

But, things are not so easy with casual dress. A suit is a uniform that complements itself, but there is no such copout with casual dress – you have to mix and match different garments on your own, and there is no tailor to hide behind.

For so long, the suit was the default attire for men. But now, with fewer people having to wear them for work – one in ten people now wear one to work according to one survey – they are focusing more time and spending more money on their casual clothing. But where to start? There are numerous business casual and smart casual dressing guides out there, but what about looking good when dress codes don’t apply?

A History Of Keeping It Casual

Casual dress for men can be traced back to that most stylish of decades, the 1950s. The war was over, and teenagers in the UK and America wanted a something different, a life that contrasted with the austerity of conflict and the boredom of the corporate world. So, suits and the stuffiness or formal clothing were out, and jeans, freedom and rock ’n’ roll were in.

Films such as Rebel Without A Cause and The Wild One had a significant impact, and music stars such as Elvis Presley and Little Richard only further cajoled the original youthquake. The new mood was one of excitement and passion, rather than suppression and rations, and the anti-establishment uniform of jeans, T-shirt and leather jacket best encapsulated this.

Marlon Brando in The Wild One (1953)

The biggest style takeaway from this period, and one that will likely always influence the way we dress is denim, and specifically denim jeans. While they were invented as part of a uniform for gold miners on the west coast of America around the turn of the 20th century, they were reborn in the ‘50s as a staple of casual, anti-conformist dress. Since then, in every decade they’ve formed the backbone of casual attire, whether bleached and flared in the ‘70s, high-waisted in the ‘80s, acid washed in the ‘90s or skin tight in the ‘00s.

Jonathan Cheung, SVP of Levi’s Design believes this “happened because it was adopted by biker gangs post World War II – young guys, back from the war who started wearing Levi’s as part of biker culture. This spirit of freedom and rebellion spread to the beginnings of rock ’n’ roll with Eddie Cochran and didn’t go unnoticed by Hollywood – and Marlon Brando in particular.”

Today, jeans continue to rise – predicted global sales will soar another 8.40% by 2021 according to market research firm Techavio. So, while it’s hardly breaking news, if you’re stuck for where to begin with your casual wardrobe, take a leaf out of Dean and Brando’s book.

Levi’s Vintage Clothing

What Is Casual Dress Today?

The first rule of casual dress right now is that there are no rules. You can, quite literally, wear what you want and be considered ‘casual’, but therein lies the problem. There is no direction, no predefined set of rules. One answer for some men is to follow the crowd. Next time you go to the pub on a Saturday night, spot the gaggles of identikit drinkers all decked out in jeans and some form of untucked shirt. There is nothing wrong with this, of course, but to stand out in casualwear, conversely, takes a bit of effort.

Then there are the shifting goalposts of casual dress. With the demise of the suit’s popularity, fashion brands have realised that casual clothing is where people are spending the most money. This at least partly explains why Gucci, Dior, Prada, Louis Vuitton et all – luxury fashion houses with over 400 years of combined history – have essentially become ‘hype’ brands, reacting and collaborating with the highly lucrative streetwear market currently dominating the industry.

Mr Porter x Vive La France

Up until a few years ago these brands didn’t stray too far from traditional tailoring in their men’s collections, but now anything goes, from £400 sliders to monogrammed LV X Supreme hoodies re-selling on eBay for eight grand. And that’s before we get started on Balenciaga, or Vetements’ ‘DHL’ T-shirts. Is it possible to dress well casually without buying into this ridiculousness? Well, yes. Yes, it is.

In actual fact, that is the beauty of casual clothing. Unlike with tailoring, where you generally have to fork out a substantial amount to buy a fine suit, you can look ace on very little budget. Just follow our pointers below if you’re stuck on where to start. These ‘rules’ are not set in stone and are merely suggestions, but they are a good place to start if you’re looking for casual style inspiration.

The 6 Rules Of Casual Dress

Pay Attention To Fit

As with tailoring, fit can make all the difference with casual attire. The difference is, you don’t always have to look tailored. How should your clothing fit? This really depends on the look you’re going for and your body type.

Traditionalists will say that a slim-but-not-restricting fit should be the ideal to aim for, but there’s been a shift towards looser styles in reason seasons, with boxy shirts, and outerwear, and wide-legged trousers proving popular amongst designers and fashion-forward consumers. That said, there’s still an argument for slimmer fitting clothing that flatters the wearer’s body shape.

The point is, fit is one of the most important aspects when it comes to clothing and it should be considered above all else.

Know What You’re Comfortable In

There’s no use investing in hoards of the latest streetwear if you don’t feel comfortable wearing it. Wear what feels right to you, because if you feel self-conscious then this will show and it won’t matter how many hundreds you’ve dropped.

Keep It Simple

Minimal style is not necessarily en vogue right now; rather, loud logos and oversized statement pieces are where it’s at… for some. But simple, pared-back clothing will never not be cool, so swerve the masses and combine easy, straightforward garments together for an effortless take on casual style. Turn to A.P.C., AMI, and Whistles for inspiration, or look to high street brands such as COS and Arket for well made takes on unfussy clothing.

Details Are Key

Take a denim jean and T-shirt combination; it’s arguably the archetypal casual ensemble, yet it still can be worn in numerous ways. Tuck, half-tuck or untuck the T-shirt? Roll the sleeves or leave them be? Pinroll the jeans or have them tailored? Slim or relaxed cut jeans? These are all subtle tweaks and variations, yet they make a fairly substantial difference.

Find A Uniform

Many people find the idea of a ‘uniform’ stifling and restrictive, but for others it’s an exercise in simplification and reduction. Find a way of dressing that’s easy and effortless, not dissimilar from wearing a suit in the sense you can get up, throw it on and head out the door. You’ll find yourself saving time during your morning routine that you can spend on coffee, or sitting on the edge of your bed pondering the big questions. Or looking at memes.

A casual uniform can be found in style – a rotation of navy trousers, white Oxford shirts and white sneakers perhaps, or colour; a preference for black could mean that black jeans and a leather jacket becomes a uniform for you. Google ‘Jeff Goldblum leather jacket’ to see what we’re talking about.

Nod To Trends But Don’t Be Dominated By Them

Casual style is dominated by trends, from high street to high end. Whilst this is all well and good, the very nature of trends ensures they will fall out of favour soon enough. So, if you want to future-proof your wardrobe, it’s preferable to only dabble in trends and instead spend big on pieces that will last – a solid bomber jacket, rather than the aforementioned Vetements DHL T-shirt, for example.

A good rule of thumb is to utilise just one ‘trend’ item per outfit – a logo baseball cap, perhaps – and keep the rest classic.

6 Key Casual Pieces

Of course, you could just ignore the above and wear what the hell you want. There are no limitations to casual style, so feel free to experiment and discover what works for you. It would be boring if everyone dressed the same anyway. That said, here are some classic casual garments to get you started.

Denim Jeans

According to Nick Ashley, creative director of Private White V.C., “menswear has been casual since the Second World War – men couldn’t wait to get out of uniform”. One of the garments they did want to wear though was jeans. The backbone of casual wardrobes since the 1950s, denim jeans are a staple and can form the basis of numerous off-duty looks today.

While their popularity has never dwindled, there’s been a rise in the popularity of artisanal denim in recent years, with many brands making use of high quality raw denim that’s put together on vintage looms, in the way they would have been made 50 years ago. Go this route and you’ll pay a bit more, but you’ll enjoy a pair that will last decades and will only get better with age.

T-Shirt

Today the humble T-shirt can be worn with anything, even tailoring, as John Harrison, creative director of Savile Row tailor Gieves & Hawkes notes, there’s been a “shift to styling the suit with T-shirts or crew necks, especially with summer tailoring”. So it’s basically official: there’s nothing the T-shirt can’t do.

Naturally, there are many variations on the ubiquitous garment. Look out for a good quality cotton – Uniqlo’s Supima cotton is a good, affordable place to begin – and a flattering cut. For a point of difference go for a thin Breton strip – a summer staple – or a knitted version, of which Mango produces a solid linen take.

Understated Trainers

The luxury sneaker market has been one of the largest growing branches of menswear over the past few years, and there’s no signs of it slowing. Even traditional Northampton-based shoemakers have had to get in on the act, such is the demand. Tim Little, owner of Grenson acknowledges that “Sneakers have exploded in recent years and are now as important on the street as on the track. We introduced them a few seasons back and I wondered what the reaction would be, but nobody blinked.”

Trainers are being worn differently today too, and can be taken out of their sportswear niche to tone down more traditionally formal attire. Robin Winch, co-founder of luxury luggage brand Bennett Winch says, “It feels as though people have become more knowledgeable about how to wear their clothes; you’ll see some guys wearing tailored trousers with a vintage jacket and a brand-new pair of Nike trainers. It’s a cool juxtaposition.” It’s arguably the trainer’s versatility that has made it the most covetable shoe style of today.

White trainers are still the most ‘classic’, and can be worn with the widest array of styles – go for leather if you want something slightly smarter. But, for an injection of character, opt for off-white – they don’t look so blindingly fresh out the box – or a pair with a contrasting gum sole or subtle branding. They’ll still be easy to wear, but are slightly more interesting than plain white.

Lightweight Jacket

From the bomber jacket to the denim trucker, lightweight outerwear can add plenty of individuality to a look. The latter option is a good place to start, and has been favoured by numerous style icons over the years “from George Harrison in the ‘60s to Rihanna wearing them today”, says Cheung.

Elsewhere, the bomber is an adaptable staple. Alexandre Mattiusi, founder of AMI, acknowledges its versatility as well as the fact it will stand the test of time if chosen well: “We play around with the fabrics and details of our different bombers so that each one will sit differently along the spectrum of streetwear, sportswear and sophistication. The proportions of the bomber jacket shift subtly from season to season according to trends but notwithstanding, a classically shaped bomber in a beautiful fabric is going to last.”

Whatever style you go for, it’s worth spending as much as you can and investing in something that will be worn for years, as with outerwear you generally get what you pay for.

Versatile Knitwear

A good in-between layer, a loopback sweatshirt or thin Merino knit are both easy to wear, laidback options for cooler days. Wear them as an outer layer or underneath a lightweight jacket and you can’t go too far wrong. The loopback option used to be reserved solely for the sporting arena, yet has now firmly infiltrated the casual menswear canon – opt for classic grey or off-white and wear liberally.

Similar to the T-shirt, a Breton stripe can spice things up – look for a knit with a solid base of navy with a white over-stripe and calmly await the French fisherman remarks from less stylish friends. Elsewhere, a knitted polo will do the trick if you’re after something slightly sharper – pair with your selvedge denim and you’re good to go.

A Backpack

In relatively little time at all the backpack has become the new luggage norm. Out of nowhere it’s somehow shed its college student/gap year status and now any brand worth its salt is producing its take on the ubiquitous style. This is at least partly due its practicalities and functional qualities and is very much in line with the more casual way that many men are dressing.

For those that work in cities, the backpack is arguably the default option – having both hands free is a valuable asset as you navigate public transport. But which style to go for? A full leather bag is naturally the most luxurious, but cotton canvas is equally classic and more robust. Ultimately, you want to aim for a relatively simple design, as Winch notes if you buy right you’ll be “using your bag for more than one purpose. You can take it to work, use it on the weekends, and it can go on a city break with you.”