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measuring upAs every man knows, a fundamental factor in determining a great suit is a great fit, and the new tailoring service launched by Moss Bros offers exactly that – minus the usual hefty price-tag. Carried out in-store, a specialist will take your measurements, then apply them to your choice of more than 90 different fabrics, styling, lapel shaping, lining and stitching. Suits are ready to collect within 30 days and you can even have the final design monogrammed. TailorMe, £100 on top of base price of a suit,Moss Bros, Cabot Place

‘cheese and wine’ essentialsA colour we’ve seen a lot of the past few years is burgundy – precisely the same shade as the red wine. It works well with light and dark colours and gives the illusion you’ve done more than rummage in your wardrobe at random. Hunter has chosen burgundy as one of the shades for its new slim-fit Refined Black Strap Boot, while French Connection has produced a tartan and sheepskin jacket we love. If you’re feeling adventurous you can go all out and pair it with other English country staples – mustard leather accessories and khaki chinos. A clichè, but an incredibly good one.

could you go collarless?Of all the pieces we’ve stumbled across for A/W16, Whistles’ take on the collarless cardigan was one of the most daring; we were still pondering the collarless T-shirt. Somehow, you don’t need to be a gym bunny to make this piece work. The toffee tone is modern while the looser fit has somehow managed to keep the look masculine, especially when thrown over a chunky knitted sweater and straight-leg jeans. We’re debating it, but we like it. Tip: the cut will make you look slimmer too. Whistles, Jubilee Place

Wilde wool jacket in rocket red, £160,

French Connection, Jubilee Place

Hunter Original refined back strap boot, £115,

Hunter, hunterboots.com

Ciaro khaki cotton trousers,

£95, Reiss, Jubilee Place

Dark yellow laptop bag in finely-

textured leather, £600, Hugo Boss,

Cabot Place