We’ve all been there: missed the alarm, slept in, got a few minutes to leave the house… and no idea of what to wear. Or maybe you’ve finally got your hands on a killer biker jacket or that perfect pair of chinos, only to get home and realise they don’t go with anything in your wardrobe.

The solution to those last minute frustrations? Knowing some good, easy to wear outfit combinations that will never let you down.

With the below tips and the right wardrobe basics, you’ll be able to leave the house looking pristine in no time at all.

1. Black Leather Biker & White T-Shirt

A classic and masculine combination. But with such a simple recipe, the ingredients have to be top-notch.

It’s important to purchase a biker jacket that fits you perfectly – avoid vintage versions with their 1980s shoulder pads, and steer clear of anything too tight, you want to look more like a young Marlon Brando than Danny Zuko.

Zara, The Kooples, AllSaints, Sandro and Saint Laurent are just some of the brands that produce high quality, well-proportioned real leather bikers. As for the T-shirt, any style will do (crew neck, v-neck, even longline), just so long as it’s clean and fits well.

Image: AllSaints 2013

2. Sweatshirt, Slim Jeans & Bomber Jacket

A lightweight cotton sweatshirt is ideal for the spring to summer transition, with brands like Acne Studios, Sunspel and Levi’s Vintage offering exceptional styles in a wide array of fabrics, fits and colourways.

Arguably the perfect downtime piece, it’s important to not seem like you’ve just come from the gym; team yours with skinny- or slim-cut jeans and top off with a neutral bomber jacket to keep things looking crisp.

It’s easy to customise this look – from a khaki bomber with a grey marl sweat and black jeans, to a black cotton bomber with pale denim and a bold coloured sweat – and the combination works just as well with sneakers as it does a pair of smart boots or Derbies.