Casual tailoring can be a matching suit or mismatched separates. Take an unlined blazer and smart trousers and dress up or down with a tonal shirt or a luxe T-shirt for that elusive "smart/casual" dress code. Follow the impeccable example set by Tomas Maier for Bottega Veneta and smarten up for summer
All from bottegaveneta.com
Photographer: Kevin Foord
Fashion editors: Jo Jones and Helen Seamons
Photographer's assistant: Roger Bool
Model: Josh Parkinson at selectmodel.com
Shot on location at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Kent, a unique maritime heritage destination with galleries, attractions, iconic buildings and historic ships to explore – open every day from 10am Photograph: Kevin Foord
By Burberry London from mrporter.com
Shirt, £69, and trousers, £89
Both from reissonline.com
Cufflinks, £208
By Lanvin from matchesfashion.com
Stick with the same tone and mix up pieces for a more relaxed feel. Navy blue always gives an outfit a chic edge Photograph: PR
By Acne from matchesfashion.com
Trousers, £345
Mr by Roland Mouret from mrporter.com
Jacket, £295
By Rag & Bone from mrporter.com
Belt, £39
From reissonline.com
Create a stylish look this summer with this unlined fine checked jacket with brass buttons. Keep a fresh edge with a crisp white shirt, sharp navy trousers and tan belt Photograph: PR
Both by APC from mrporter.com
Silk scarf, £95, and loafers, £295
Both from margarethowell.co.uk
Seersucker is the perfect accompaniment to sunny days. This unstructured suit from the home of minimal cool, APC, is the epitome of summer dressing Photograph: PR
From topman.com
Trousers, £155
By Ralph Lauren from farfetch.com
Bow tie pin, £90
By Lanvin from matchesfashion.com
Shoes, £60
From topman.com
Don't be scared to try a colour. This jacket is the perfect hue: embrace the dandy in you and wear with pink trousers. Finish your look with a bow tie pin. Ladies love a man in pastels! Photograph: PR
By Mr Rick Tailor from matchesfashion.com
Trousers, £198
By Hollander & Lexer from matchesfashion.com
Watch, £795
By Brera from matchesfashion.com
Suede loafers, £375
By Gucci from mrporter.com
Casual suiting doesn't come more relaxed than a crumpled cream ensemble. This look requires no socks and a punt on the river Photograph: PR
PS by Paul Smith from paulsmith.co.uk
Top, £148
By Maison Martin Margiela from farfetch.com
Shoes, £185
From tandfslackshoemakers.com
This suit has a cool appeal. Worn with a relaxed top, this is the perfect look for any summer evening. Break the traditional look with these bright-soled shoes Photograph: PR
