It’s almost implausible for men to perform for anything other than merit. Typically it’s the merit of a boss, co-worker or current love interest (or former, providing the current doesn’t find out). Take it from an Olympian hedonist; merit from your wardrobe makes it a lot easier to grandstand (because it’s notably pompous with the latter two.)

Now that we’ve made the cross over from Halloween into the equally frightening Christmas period, it’s time we turn our heads to our wardrobe wish lists (as if our heads haven’t been there all year). This season, lay claim to cloth. With many women (often those unlucky in love) satirising men for a diminishing manhood, tailoring is the emphatic way to bite back. Dress down the suit with one of the key tactiles for AW (Brown wool blazer), prescribe yourself standout chinos to break the tradition of a suit, keep the casual in check with a tie-less, take on winds with gusto (Dunderdon’s navy & red scarf will see you right) and walk off the crapulent office party in twill. Try this look this festive season and have a wonderful fashion time.