There’s a reason why so many menswear geeks love old black and white photos of gents from the 1950s and 1960s – it’s because their style is as relevant today as it was back then. Pieces that never go out of fashion will always be your best option for a night out.

You can go full on James Dean with a pair of indigo jeans, white pocket tee and bomber jacket, channelling Rebel Without A Cause, or you could step it up a notch and pair some khaki chinos with a grey polo shirt and an unstructured navy blazer for a preppy-inspired look straight out of the Ivy League.

If you stick to the classics, your clothes will simply add to what you already possess – i.e. your personality and confidence – rather than detract from them. If you were hoping to use your clothes to distract from your personal shortcomings, then we have another problem to deal with altogether:

5. Learn To Love The High Street

The great thing about sticking to slightly more relaxed and basic items of clothing is that they can be found at every single price point.

You’ll be surprised how little you care when that £4 t-shirt from UNIQLO gets ruined at a foam party:

• Asos Slim Fit Blazer With Mock Horn Buttons
• Asos Denim Shirt In Long Sleeve With Rinse Wash
• Asos Harrington Jacket
• Asos Slim Chinos
• Next Smart Dark Wash Jeans
• Desert Boots
• Uniqlo Men Packaged Dry Crew Neck Short Sleeve T-shirt
• Uniqlo Men Supima Cotton V Neck Short Sleeve T-shirt
• Uniqlo Men Linen Cotton V-neck Cardigan
• Lambswool Knit Jumper
• River Island Black Slim Chinos
• River Island Light Blue Long Sleeve Oxford Shirt
• Premium Cotton Button Down Shirt
• Topman Green V-neck Jumper
• River Island Brown Lace Up Brogues

6. Know Your Audience

In other words, consider where you’ll be going on any given evening. Is it just down the local for a couple of pints or to an upmarket bar and then onto a fancy club?