Chinos

Mango Man Spring 2015

If you’re looking for decent, wear-with-everything chinos, Mango Man’s come in at under £50, are available in a wide range of cuts and colors (from neutrals to pastels), and feature the Spanish brand’s usual attention to detail.

Dockers, owned by Levi’s, boasts the same level of craftsmanship as its sister brand, but shifts the focus from denim to cotton khakis. With over seven fits to choose from, as well as a wide palette of colors, you can secure yourself something from the definitive chinos brand for just £75.

Meanwhile, Italian label Incotex’s relentless focus on detail has made it the Maserati of chinos. The brand’s ‘Four Season’ style, cut from cotton-blend twill, is light enough for year-round wear and comes complete with a signature V-cutout at the rear for enhanced movability.

Granted, they’re not cheap (£200), but they truly are the best that money can buy and you are guaranteed to get your cost-per-wear from them.

Polo Shirts

Fred Perry 2015

If you want cutting-edge tech on a budget, Uniqlo’s quick-dry, moisture-wicking ‘Dry Ex’ polos are a snip at just £14.90 with – on last count – over twenty styles on offer. The

Japanese brand’s acclaimed collaborative collections with American designer Michael Bastian are well worth checking out too.

If subtle branding is more likely to catch your eye, then turn to Lacoste. The French label’s polos start around the £50 mark and are made from 100 percent cotton piqué, which holds its color and shape well, even after multiple washes.

However, it’s tough to topple the champion: Fred Perry’s shirts are unbeatable at £55, with their signature tipping, discreet ‘Laurel Wreath’ logo and sharp fit combining to produce what is arguably the definitive polo silhouette.

Underwear

Marks & Spencer

Think Marks & Spencer is all dated wardrobe basics? Think again. As well as its recently overhauled suiting lines, the British retailer’s underwear is definitely worth a look.