Likewise, Tom Ford layered thin roll necks in shades of cream, black and lavender underneath cable knits in oatmeal, grey and pale purple.

By finishing the outfits with slim-fit, tailored trousers (often checked or houndstooth patterned) Ford managed to retain a sense of refinement and his signature slimline silhouette despite the chunkier upper layers:

Get the Look

Here we layer a dark purple fine gauge roll neck from River Island underneath a crew neck cable knit jumper. This technique produces an interesting visual and textural effect while enabling you create some interesting colour pairings.

Follow the lead of Tom Ford (always) and combine with some subtly checked trousers and smart loafers to preserve a sense of sophistication:

• River Island Dark Purple Roll Neck Jumper
• Topman Navy Chunky Cable Jumper
• John Varvatos Austin Checked Tailored Trousers 176680
• Poste Lorenzo Tassle Loafer Black Leather

Look 3: Roll Necks & Tailoring

One of the biggest roll neck trends seen across the AW13 runways was the idea of wearing a lightweight roll neck with a two-piece suit, in place of a traditional shirt and tie combination.

Once again, the biggest champion of this technique was Tom Ford, who combined on trend checked suiting with fine gauge roll necks in autumnal shades of pale brown, soft grey and natural oatmeal for a subtle yet striking aesthetic.

Many other designers such as Hardy Amies, Canali and Vivienne Westwood showcased similar ensembles, often using brighter shades of blue for a welcome injection of colour:

Get the Look

Below we pair a bright turquoise Topman roll neck with a subtly checked two-piece suit. The combination of a darker outer layer with a flash of colour from the chest produces a great visual impact that cannot fail to get you noticed.

Finish with a pair of trusty brogues and a leather document holder for striking yet professional ensemble: