Some men are just effortlessly stylish. It’s their thing. When it comes to what looks good, they just know. The bastards. But the secret to killer style isn’t just some clothes and a Da Vinci code guide for putting them together, but how they’re looked after.

If you’re more of a floordrobe guy who’s forever throwing on whatever is nearest to the bed, take note. Chances are that perfectly tailored suit or premium T-shirt you invested in will look far from its best if it hasn’t been stored properly.

Maintaining an efficient getting dressed set-up needn’t cost the earth, nor eat into your time – and the results can completely outweigh the effort you put in. This is the expert guide to creating a wardrobe that goes the distance. Your clothes can thank us later.

Step 1: Get Organised

The whole point of a wardrobe is to organise your clothes, right? And yet, even that most basic function can sometimes be forgotten. “When I do wardrobe edits, I find it amazing how disorganised people’s wardrobes are, even if they have tonnes of space,” says Sarah Gilfillan, owner of men’s personal style consultancy Sartoria Lab. “The amount of times people say ‘Oh, I was wondering where that was’ is insane.”

Sound familiar? Then know that it pays to think of a wardrobe not as just another piece of furniture, but as a tool to organise your clothes and, as a result, enhance your style.

Divide And Conquer

If you’re a fan of bold or tonal dressing, try dividing clothes by colour to make getting ready easier. Hanging navy with navy and black with black creates an easy-to-follow visual guide that can shave precious seconds off your morning routine. The same goes for something as simple as your socks – investing in drawer dividers to split your navy, black and grey pairs can prevent any pre-morning coffee tantrums.