Silver Cufflinks

Bespoke suit, check. Egyptian cotton shirt, check. Lucky tie and sturdy English brogues, double check. Why then would you spoil it all by finishing things off with a pair of cheap knots given away for free in the suit shop? A minor detail, yes, but all the most important ones are. Get it right every time with a pair of well-made, understated silver cufflinks. Silver is an astute choice for every hue of shirt, and for any occasion. Better yet, silver cufflinks don’t distract from a watch or razor-sharp cuff line in a way that gold or bejewelled versions might.

Baseball Cap

Is there an item that signals ‘man at leisure’ better than the baseball cap? We’re not talking about the flat-peaked, oversized, gold-studded sort; but the soft, round-brimmed, sporty staples that have invaded even the most conservative of wardrobes in recent years. Picture John F. Kennedy on a yacht, or Paul Newman sliding off a race track. The specifics here are up to the individual wearer. Bright colours – especially once sun faded – can look just as pleasing as muted tones, and a bit of subtle embroidery or branding is just as winning as a pared-back, no-logo design.

Tartan Scarf

In many ways, scarves are the perfect accessory. In the depths of winter, they can be used to fend off piercing winds, while in the milder months they can add a hint of colour — not to mention show you know how to layer — to any lapel or neckline. Few patterns do more for the male wardrobe than sparingly-used (outside of Scotland, anyway) tartan. The marriage of multiple colours in a single weave allows the check to complement and contrast with different elements of a wider outfit. The sheer variety of checks available means a tartan neck piece can also be all things to all men: stark red and black for a modish, striking look; deep greens and blues for a classic, preppy feel.