So you’re thinking of suiting up. Kudos to you. Of course, that’s the easiest part – thinking about it. The steps of actually finding a suit (picking the right colour and cut, accommodating slightly larger thighs but a narrow waist, and trying to remember which lapels are right for which occasion) are just ahead and usually fraught with misery. Luckily, this season Topman has taken to making the whole process a lot more seamless (and a lot less soul destroying). Re-establishing itself as a tailoring destination, the high street giant has introduced a selection of new sartorial styles ranging from wedding-appropriate three-pieces to two-pieces built for the commute. So you can spend less time thinking about wearing a suit and more time, well, wearing one.

Muscle Fit

You didn’t spend hours building paving slabs pecks and shoulders that could dislodge a door frame to have them hidden under a loose-fitting jacket. But chances are you’re also exiled from the world of standard off-the-peg tailoring. Enter the Muscle Fit range. Cut from a stretch fabric that allows for comfort and movement, as well as a lining that flows with the body’s shape, Topman’s Muscle Fit suits subtly complement bulging biceps and colossal quads without making it look like you were sewn in.

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Travel Series

Clothing and commuting haven’t always been happy bedfellows. But the unavoidable evil of getting from A to B doesn’t have to be all helmet hair and trousers tucked into socks. Of course, you could origami your suit into a backpack, or you could shop Topman’s Travel Series. A collection of functional apparel geared towards the urban commuter, the line uses breathable and crease-resistant fabrics designed to adjust with the body’s temperature along with added details such as roll-up reflective hems and butterfly linings for ease of movement.