Taking in the arts? Then dress the part. You don’t want draw attention away from whatever you have come to the theatre, museum or gallery to see, but you don’t want to fade from view completely, either. Our all-purpose, all-venues getup would err on the traditional, but with a cheeky, forward-pointing, knowing wink. So, while an overcoat is never wrong, this slouchy robe-like piece in a houndstooth check by Acne Studios is a more left-field kind of right. For a refined take on the staple polo shirt, LE 17 SEPTEMBRE is the date to remember. And while Dries Van Noten plays it straight with these jeans, the straight leg is still playful. See jewellery and accessories as another way to have some fun. The key is to enjoy your outfit as much as your outing.

Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or attending one at a friend’s place, taking an “at-home” outfit up a notch is a nice way to lend a sense of occasion to this, er, occasion. Tempting though it may be, the last think you want to do is receive your guests in your onion-fragranced togs when guests arrive. You don’t have to try too hard (in this situation, a suit is too hard), but take 10 minutes to slip out of your apron and sweats and into some wide-leg trousers, such as these from VETEMENTS, a laid-back flannel shirt and a cardigan. You will look and feel comfortable while you catch up with your buds, plus, you won’t reek of food prep. Extra points if you can throw on some jewellery. This ring from Pearls Before Swine is sure to get people talking.

If you are the sort of creative multihyphenate whose office is Anywhere With Wi-Fi, and whose job title is an enigma to anyone over 45, chances are the lines between your work and off-duty wardrobe are blurred. This is not necessarily a bad thing – who wants to stuff themselves into a suit every morning? – but it is easy to descend into sloppy territory whenever there’s a deadline round the corner. Your WFH sweatpants are not entirely off-limits outside your WFH set-up. Throw on a collared shirt and swap your sneakers for G.H. Bass & Co. loafers. Nili Lotan’s checked coat will earn approval from big-wig clients as well as the cool kids in your co-working space (and you can always layer a jacket underneath if it’s nippy). Do not leave the house without Master-Piece’s satisfyingly functional backpack, which has ample room for your laptop, power pack and smart mug.

They are family (or will be at some point), so your in-laws should, in theory, love you unconditionally and for who you are. So, if who you are is a man who won’t make the effort for family, then it’s time to rethink your values. Start with a simple base layer – straight-legged (not distressed) jeans by Etro and a Thom Browne Oxford shirt – and then you can build from there. If you feel most at home in sweats and streetwear, swap your logo-emblazoned jersey for a grown-up version by Ghiaia Cashmere. Finally, Manolo Blahnik’s chunky-soled loafers will earn top marks for their polish and practicality, while Boglioli’s double-breasted blazer says, “I respect you for raising my partner and still want to impress you, even though you have seen me in my Christmas pyjamas.”