Editor, Big Black Book
'Grey jeans are a good bet. Smart enough to be dressed up with a shirt and jacket, and free from the associations of either black jeans (young people) or blue jeans (Clarkson, Hammond, May). This pair from Reiss is well cut and durable'
Grey jeans, £89 from reiss.com Photograph: PR
Style director, ShortList
'While the British high street is unsurpassed in picking up on catwalk trends at breakneck speed, it has always found suits more challenging. But this blazer from River Island in an indigo-dyed Prince of Wales check stands tall as an example of great British tailoring'
Blazer, £120 from riverisland.com Photograph: PR
Fashion director, GQ Style
'This rollneck evokes the Hollywood Ivy League look, which I like. I can imagine Rock Hudson wearing it'
Rollneck, £26 from topman.com Photograph: PR
Senior fashion editor, AnOther Man
'I’ve picked this Melton wool coat. It feels understated and chic, and the cut belies the cost. I would pair this with an embellished luxe scarf and running shoes for my new winter look!'
Melton wool coat, £225 from cosstores.com Photograph: PR
Menswear editor, The Observer
'Inject some colour with a statement sweatshirt. I like the versatility of this camo-inspired print – dress it up under a blazer with tailored trousers or down for day with jeans'
Sweatshirt, £19.99 from hm.com Photograph: PR
Style director, Men’s Health
'This season penny loafers have hit the high street in a big way. I wear them when I am going to a) the airport or b) the gym, as they slip on and off easily. You’ve already got black and brown shoes, so try this oxblood colour, which goes with indigo jeans'
Oxblood loafer, £190 from kurtgeiger.com Photograph: PR
Fashion director, Esquire
'Slim cut with minimal detailing and a windshield collar, M&S’s double-breasted coat has a touch of Orson Welles in The Third Man about it. It’ll work as well over a suit as a sweater and jeans'
Best of British coat, £299 from marksandspencer.com Photograph: PR
Fashion director, Love Magazine
'The bomber jacket has replaced the pea coat as a staple. This check one is a great alternative to the classic navy or black. Lumberjack check never really goes out of fashion. Invest'
Bomber jacket, £45 from asos.com (from 15 October) Photograph: PR
