Investing in sportswear now is like backing Facebook in 2004; a guaranteed rocket return year after year. Put it down to the upcoming summer of sport – Euro 2016, Rio Olympics, Wimbledon, Tour de France – or a resurgence in 1990s-themed looks, but sports-inspired fashion has scored big in recent seasons. So why is it a sudden crowd pleaser? “Sportswear always begins its life on the back of athletes, before becoming popularised by people in the public eye,” explains Mr Porter buyer Daniel Todd. “It then gets reappraised by designers, making it a trend which cannot be ignored.” The look goes beyond celebrity, though. By nature, sportswear is wearable, comfortable and adaptable, making it relatively easy to pull off. You want to look clean and tailored, not like you just ran 10k, and definitely not like a college frat kid. Sport by sport, here’s a template of how it should done, without resorting to compression leggings in the office.

Track & Field

It’s safe to say the shell suit is up there with the worst ever trends we don’t want to see return. However, that’s not to say the track and field look can’t have a moment on the winner’s podium once again. Start with a vintage track jacket or lightweight zip-up bomber in sporty fabrics such as a cotton-poly blend or nylon (you never saw Linford Christie in suede). Bring the look racing up to date by teaming with a crisp white shirt and slim-fitting trousers.

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Baseball

Whether you support the Mets, the Yankees, or have no idea where either hails from, this summer it’s all about nailing a home run with your own baseball look. SS16’s big hitter, the souvenir jacket, carries many of the same features as the baseball jacket – including a ribbed collar, cuffs and hem – but with an oriental twist. In the market? Todd suggests Gucci or Valentino as the go-to names, but if they’re out of your price bracket, then high street brands do some excellent versions that are equally lightweight, low-maintenance and great for layering.