Knowing something’s worth can be tricky. With rumours of premium brands producing in the same factories, as well as using similar materials, as some high street names, price is – in the current menswear market – by no means an indicator of quality.

But not to worry, you needn’t delve Sherlock-style into brands’ product development departments to sort the wheat from the chaff – we’ve done the hard work, sourcing the best value clothing and accessories for both shoestring and champagne budgets.

Read on to make sure you never get ripped off again.

T-Shirts

Club Monaco spring 2015

The sheer variety of ASOS’ own-brand tees is mind-boggling, with relaxed-fits, slim-fits, rolled sleeves, V-necks and more available from as little £6 (or less, if you take advantage of the retailer’s frequent promotional offers).

Most styles are made from 100 percent cotton and available in several different colorways, while multi-buy discounts give you the chance to decrease the cost per wear even further.

If you’ve got a little more in the bank, then try James Perse. The LA brand’s T-shirts are made in the USA using the finest materials, including Suvin jersey (an ultra-soft Japanese brushed cotton), and are often garment dyed using extra softeners for a lived-in feel you won’t think twice about dropping £50 on.

Also worth considering is Canada-born Club Monaco. As well as its excellently appointed mainline collection, the label’s tees are definitely worth nabbing, being a fraction of the price (around the £30-£40 mark) and available in a comprehensive range of colors and finishes, from marl crew necks to cotton-linen blend striped styles.

Finally, honorable mentions go to the vast array of Scandinavian brands that focus on producing high quality, simple T-shirts in premium fabrications – and at prices well below ‘designer’ level. Think the likes of NN.07, Our Legacy, Norse Projects and Selected Homme.