Any fashion hotshot worth his cufflinks will tell you that suiting is a major cornerstone of menswear, even if it has been getting both barrels from sportswear and smart-casual dress in recent years. Tailoring won’t go away because it’s a survivor. It’s adaptable. In recent seasons, designers have shown that you can wear suits in a spectrum of fits and with accessories ranging from T-shirts to holsters.

The very simplest way to get more wear from your suit, however, is just to lose the tie. Without a double Windsor to worry about, you can wear your suit with different kinds of collars, different kinds of shirts and different kinds of garments altogether.

Here are five ways to wear a suit without a tie and still look the business.

Try A Camp Collar

Before rock ‘n’ roll came along, mid-century style is mainly remembered for being fairly buttoned up and conservative. That’s a little unfair, however, because the fifties is when the camp collar shirt arrived to shake up stuffy tailoring. The look still works today.

Also known as the Cuban collar or spread collar, its relaxed appearance and often vibrant styling make it a great way to channel your inner pot-bellied Colombian drug lord when paired with a hairy chest and gold jewellery. Still, if you’re aiming more for something closer to La La Land (we’d recommend it), wearing one as part of a tailored outfit is a smart way to go.

Pulling it off is all about using earthy tones, neutrals and prints in harmony. Play it subtle by going for subdued blues, browns and greens. Then best way to do this is by opting for separates rather than a full suit. A blue jacket is versatile, meaning you’ll be able to wear it with multiple outfits, while brown trousers and a green camp-collar shirt ensure that throwback quality is still there.

For a slightly bolder, Gosling-approved option, go light with the tailoring – beige or stone is a good neutral to pair a louder printed shirt with. Vertical stripes, chevrons and psychedelic interlocking shapes are all solid options when it comes to selecting a pattern. Or if that induces panic and headaches, go tonal with the shirt for some easy Riviera style points.