All bets are off – literally. Earlier this month bookies suspended betting on actor Tom Hiddleston succeeding Daniel Craig as the new James Bond. And it’s not hard to see why – there’s not a guy in the game who wears a suit quite like him, not even Craig. Since bursting onto screens as vengeful goth-god Loki in the Thor and Avengers film franchises, Hiddleston has gone on to renounce the all-black-errthang costumes synonymous with the role to tackle some more sartorially-accomplished characters, like Jonathan Pine in spy thriller mini-series The Night Manager and Laing in the recent film adaptation of J.G Ballard’s dystopian classic High-Rise, to name but two. But it’s not just Hiddleston’s on-screen suiting game that’s on-point. The Cambridge alum turns out unfailingly dapper when off-duty, too. Here, we hone in on his top-performing tailoring tricks to show you five things the man-who-might-be-Bond can teach you about suiting up.

1. Summer Suiting Is A Game Of Tones

The time has come to turn your back on black, grey and navy, and try a bolder suit instead. This season, do as Hiddleston does and sidestep tailoring’s tried-and-trusted palette for a head-turning shot of cobalt or royal blue instead. It’s not that you won’t look good in suiting’s classic colours, but rather that – because they’re classic – you’re never going to be the only guy wearing a suit in black, grey or navy. A brighter blue style, cut in a slim or skinny fit, makes for a sure-fire hit that’s punchier, more vibrant and more summer-appropriate than safer shades. Wear it as a direct substitute for your trusty navy two-piece, layering a white dress shirt underneath, and teaming with a black tie and Oxford lace-ups. Essentially, this look puts a contemporary spin on the outfit you’ve been wearing to weddings for years – in a way that won’t get you banned from being in the photos. (Related: Where to shop for a wedding guest suit)