Look the business: Men's suits

It’s dandy but divine – channel the Lanvin look with a suit plus cardigan, accessorized with a scarf and pocket handkerchief Photograph: PR

Can you get more gentlemanly than this? Introduce a cheeky dash of colour to contrast against a charcoal grey like this Moschino man with his burgundy bowler hat, matching gloves and handkerchief. Note the skinny tie look too – the perfect blend of the contemporary with the classic. Moschino autumn/winter 2009 collection Photograph: PR

You don’t have to wear a shirt and tie with a suit: Jil Sander sent her models down the catwalk with smart polo necks underneath their blazers. Jil Sander autumn/winter collection 2009 Photograph: PR

Missoni modernised its suit at Milan fashion week, pairing a blazer with one of its trademark patterned fine-knits and fingerless gloves – showing you can dress down a suit too Photograph: Giuseppe Aresu/AP

A Prada suit is so sharp it will have heads spinning. Even if the double-breasted blazer look is not for you, take note of the preppy buttoned-up shirt minus tie. Photograph: DANIEL DAL ZENNARO/EPA