A LESSON IN TONAL TAILORING FROM COLMAN DOMINGO

If it's your first time signalling out of the only-black-and-grey lane, reach for an OG cut and opt for the next shade on the tailoring colour wheel: a classic summer taupe with darker accessories.

GET THE LOOK:
ASOS DESIGN double breasted regular suit jacket with linen in stone, £90
ASOS DESIGN tapered suit trousers with linen in stone, £40
ASOS DESIGN formal easy iron poplin regular shirt in white, £20
ASOS DESIGN tie and tie bar set in taupe, £18
ASOS DESIGN band ring with tight chain design in silver tone, £10
Reclaimed Vintage unisex square edge brown aviator with orange lense, £15.99

Sticking to a single tone doesn't mean you have to stick to anything else. Pair silk with leather, wool with cotton, patent with matte... Basically, if the texture's on shuffle, you're doing it right.

GET THE LOOK:
ASOS DESIGN double breasted regular suit jacket in brown herringbone wool, £90
ASOS DESIGN oversized tapered suit trousers in brown herringbone wool, £40
ASOS DESIGN faux leather gilet in brown, £40
ASOS DESIGN relaxed boxy fit knitted rib t-shirt in brown, £22
New Look double breasted overcoat in dark brown, £64.99
ASOS DESIGN boxy oversized satin shirt in dark brown, £28

When the fashion police said you should remove an item from your 'fit before leaving the house, they were talking about your shirt, right? This is fashion science (and a great way to make your look a little more daring).

GET THE LOOK:
ASOS DESIGN relaxed double breasted suit jacket in dark stone, £85
ASOS DESIGN balloon suit trousers in dark stone, £35
Topman realxed fit single breasted overcoat in camel, £70
Reclaimed Vintage unisex chain necklace in silver, £9.99
ASOS DESIGN 9mm hoop earrings in real silver plate, £12

Break out of beige with richer, almost-jewel tones to inject something playful but still put-together. The wrapped blazer and tapered trouser were already winning, so burgundy takes this look to a perfect 10.

GET THE LOOK:
ASOS DESIGN slim shawl lapel suit jacket in burgundy satin, £85
ASOS DESIGN straight leg suit trouser in burgundy matte satin, £35
ASOS DESIGN cuban heel western chelsea boots in black faux leather, £48
ASOS DESIGN waterproof stainless steel chain bracelet in silver tone, £18
Reclaimed Vintage antique broach with red stone in gold, £9.99
Reclaimed Vintage unisex square set studs with blue stone in silver, £9.99

Abandoning all-black or grey is the only real choice if your RSVPs take you to warmer climes. Reflect those rays in off-white or ivory, and don't be afraid of a pattern – you just dropped anchor off the French Riviera after all.

GET THE LOOK:
ASOS DESIGN slim suit jacket in tonal beige grid check, £85
ASOS DESIGN straight suit trouser in tonal beige grid check, £35
Jack & Jones co-ord oversized revere collar geo print shirt in beige, £35
ASOS DESIGN revere shirt in with chest embroidery in cream, £30
ASOS DESIGN flare suit trouser in mid grey in micro texture, £35
ASOS DESIGN tassel loafers in tan leather, £52
ASOS DESIGN angled round metal sunglasses in pale gold, £14