Gentleman may not have to wear a
morning coat for the Grandstand at Royal Ascot but there is still as strict
dress code to adhere to. In the past the guideline was just to dress smartly,
but now they are more definite giving you a clear picture of the sartorial race
ahead.
Main Rule - Gentlemen are required to wear a suit with a shirt and tie.
Hopefully the sun will be shining and the weather will be warm. To stay cool, a suit in a lighter colour and
lighter fabric will do the trick. This
wool blend (50% wool and 50% polyester) 2 button jacket suit from M&S Superlite
range has the added technology of anti-odour Odegon. The jacket has carbon
patches under each arm which absorb and eliminate odours. The straight leg
trousers has a smart central crease and most importantly for when you’ve eaten
too much from that picnic hamper, a hidden stretch waistband to allow greater
freedom of movement. Colours available: Neutral as shown or light grey.
Plus it has a super light price too!
Jacket was £110 now £88
Flat front trousers were £69 now £55.20
5 button waistcoat (not shown) was £45 now £36
Matched with crisp white cotton shirt (£29.50) and the very subtle
Ultimate Performance pure silk striped woven tie £16 in red mix. (Also
available in blue mix)
For an added suave touch to the classic two button single breasted
suit, Superdry in collaboration with the quintessential BritishTimothy Everest
brings out the 100% wool Superspy suit with a contrasting slim lapel in black
luxe sateen. Available in sharkskin (as shown) and black. Both lined in black
and gold, and have an internal tech pocket with specially crafted loops for
discreet threading of an earphone cable – maybe to get some secret spy betting
tips? The matching skinny leg trousers feature razor sharp creases and the hem
comes unfinished to allow them to be tailored to your liking.
Jacket £174.99
Skinny leg trousers £74.99
The most popular suits are the single breasted. So be a little
different and go for the double breasted style. The traditional style is a
boxier look with a longer lapel line ending at the waist and so creating the
illusion of a slimmer and taller you. Great for hiding the larger tummy. Here the Superdry/Timothy Everest collaboration
updates the look for the slimmer figure with the top button fastened making the
lapel line shorter and showing off the trim waist. However there is nothing to
stop you from keeping the top button open and creating that longer line.
Called the Bankrobber, the suit comes in navy herringbone (as shown in
image) and pinstripe. Fabric 100% wool. Both lined in black and gold, and like
the Super Spy suit have an internal tech pocket with specially crafted loops
for discreet threading of an earphone cable. Trousers come unfinished to allow
them to be tailored to your liking.
Jacket £174.99
Slim leg trousers £74.99
Teamed here with Superdry London button down cotton shirt in optic
white £44.99 and slim tie.
Shirts & Ties
All the above suits are teamed
with plain white shirts and plain ties, but you can wear coloured and patterned.
Just keep in mind the smart sartorial look when choosing a colour.
River Island’s Blue tile print shirt is bold but in muted shades and with
a white collar and cuffs.
100% cotton and from their Life of Tailor range
Price £45
Don’t be afraid to experiment and mix your patterns. The above silk navy tie
may be a safe colour but has a floral print to contrast with the shirt. Price £15
For a floral pattern and a brighter blue choose their Life of Tailor
paisley shirt in 100% cotton.
Price £50
Match with the bird embroidered tie from M&S price £12.50. It is a
2 pack limited collection and comes with a plain navy check tie if you prefer
not to mix your patterns.
Shoes
Unlike the Royal Enclosure, shoes do not have to be black, but they do
have to be smart and polished.
For something different to black, Dune’s Amore lace up brogues are
still smart and polished in two tone shades of brown and of mixed textured
leather. Were £85 now £68
(Goodwin Shoes)
Goodwin Smith offers tradition and quality with a fashion twist and
attention to detail.
Newchurch slim red with a blue trim £80. Also available in the more
conventional shades of dark brown or light tan. Price £80
