The vertical stripe is officially menswear’s new go-to pattern. Seen on everything from bombers to field jackets at the global fashion weeks, there’s no denying that it's going to be one seriously stripey season. When creating your own looks, one vertically striped piece at a time is often enough.

Forget what you’ve heard about opposites attracting, menswear is going for the full monotone look this season. Colours you’re already well-stocked with are a good place to start – think blue or grey, but don’t be afraid of lighter neutrals and even pastel shades as the weather improves. Oh, and three is the magic number for the number of tonal items you should be wearing in one outfit.

SS18 gifted us with leg-friendly dad denim. Think loose fit, light wash, unfussy and straight up and down. It’s comfortable, doesn’t make you look like you’re trying too hard and gives legs everywhere the breathing space they’ve been so desperately craving for the past decade or so. As for the rules of dressing like your dad (only much, much better): go for cropped designs or pinroll your jeans and team with T-shirts, statement trainers, Chelsea boots and loose-fitting shirts in pastel shades.