Sharp new look

If there’s one present your other half might appreciate the most – apart from something incredibly expensive – it is you making an effort for the evening. Smart accessories and a freshly pressed, well-cut suit that suggests you might have been near a shower in the previous 24 hours is a better guarantee of success than a bunch of dying flowers.

Suit
Put extra thought into your ensemble; smart in the right ways yet comfortable enough to exude a bit of charm. Choose a suit that is age-appropriate; if you’re in your late twenties or early thirties, make sure it’s more casual than formal, like this Dior black silk suit.
($2,200)

Shirt
Black is always a good option, but colour can easily add personality to your wardrobe. The winter colours of choice are purple and raspberry, both of which are easy to mix with shades of grey and cream. Try this J Lindeberg  purple shirt.
($100)

Slim ties
Skinny ties are for those who follow the latest style or for smaller-framed men – and you can add some texture and (gasp!) colour with this new range from Kenzo. 
($90)

Cufflinks
Specifics can make or break a look. These cufflinks with suede holders from Bottega Veneta  add a ruggedly bling element to your style.
($400)

Shoes
Match your shoes with the belt, so if you wear textured leather, make sure the shoes are of similar material. These Dries Van Noten lace-ups will work well with your favourite leather.
($420)

Scent
Please don’t forget how you smell. So no Kouros. Try the subtlety of Ralph Lauren’s Purple Label.
($70)