Jeremy Hackett - The Mr Classic Blog

My advice is to invest in purchasing the whole ensemble after all it won't go out of fashion: it is beyond fashion. So what you need is a black Morning Coat that fits neatly with the tails hanging to just above the back of the knee, a buff waistcoat, single or double-breasted making sure that there is no gap between waistcoat and waistband of the trousers.



My mantra has always been that Formal Dress is not Fancy Dress so avoid garish waistcoats. The trousers should be dark grey/black striped which taper to a narrow bottom breaking once only onto black Oxford shoes (Polished). White cut-away collars with double cuffs look best but if you really want to make a sartorial statement then a separate stiff collar is perfect worn with a silver/ grey woven silk tie.


A top hat is mandatory just make sure it fits and carry a well furled black umbrella because the odds are 25/1 that it will rain. Only a couple of furlongs away you will have the opportunity to wear the whole outfit again over the Summer Season and I'm betting that there are bound to be a couple of Weddings to attend, so your purchase will have been a good investment.

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Whenever I go on holiday I always like to keep my wardrobe simple - partly because I hate packing. With this in mind, I thought I’d share my tips on how to choose your wardrobe for the perfect British holiday.

One classic summer staple is the polo shirt: pack several plain colours such as white, navy, sky blue and also throw in a couple of nautical striped numbers for variation.

Take several pairs of cotton shorts in white, khaki and that ‘classic sailing’ colour Brixham red. A good piece of advice is to bring some long sleeve cotton casual shirts and roll the sleeves up - it looks quite ‘old-fashioned British’.

A pair of jeans is always useful, and make sure you take a navy blue cotton crew-neck pullover in case it gets nippy. Take one jacket - a navy blazer, something in cotton and not too structured - and some long cotton trousers; try khaki and white, as both work well with a blazer.





Finally - not forgetting this is a British holiday - an umbrella is essential because it's bound to rain.

While preparing for your British summer holiday, why not take a look at some of the items we are offering with this style in mind? Our range of polo shirts are ideal for those balmy summer days, and swimming shorts are available should you fancy a cooling dip.