On the other hand, for the less adventurous dressers who are cautiously dipping their toe into the trend, may we present this altogether more accessible option. That’s not to say it’s boring, though – in fact, we’d wager that the ribbed texture of this deliciously chunky knit is exactly the thing that elevates what would be an otherwise plain get-up into something rather special. This more modern approach of layering a vest over a short-sleeved T-shirt has already been co-signed by Mr Ryan Gosling and the aforementioned Tyler, the Creator, so you’d certainly be in stylish company were you to give it a go. But, if you’re still feeling hesitant, then settling on a single head-to-toe colour palette – in this case, a crisp, clean all-white – will ensure your new purchase doesn’t leap out from the rest of your outfit.

Could there be a more terrifying combination of words in the English language than “turtleneck poncho”? And yet, looking at this photo, we’re not in the slightest bit scared – on the contrary, we’re rather keen to try it. What makes this woollen vest surprisingly wearable is that it comes in an autumnal olive green, which pretty much reads as a neutral. Likewise, teaming it with a long-sleeved knit in a similar hue knocks back a bit of the poncho-ness, resulting in a combo that’s not too far a departure from your average high-neck sweater.

If for whatever reason you find yourself having to attend cricket practice in the afternoon and some sort of edgy fashion do in the evening, with no time to head home in between, then this outfit has you covered. However, how many of us would have the chutzpah to take a sleeveless two-tone cricket jumper and flip it inside out, as this rulebreaker has elected to do intentionally? Not every man can pull off such an experimental look – and to be fair, not every man wants to. Nonetheless, the decision to pair an oversized vest with a fitted neutral knit and pleated camel trousers is a styling trick we’re sure even more law-abiding dressers will be tempted to steal.

Sweater vests and short-sleeved shirts might be categorised as stuffy – even more so when worn in tandem – so how is it that here both look indisputably cool? The unbuttoned collar and strangely chic creasing on the shirt sleeves certainly contribute to the overall off-duty feel, but it’s the wide-leg tailored trousers that lend this sophisticated dresser his air of studied informality (and show how silhouette alone can shift the mood). Colour also plays its part. Too much matchy-matchy coordination can feel contrived, but simply nodding to the sweater vest’s bold pattern by way of a red shirt collar creates a sense of harmony. Little else is needed other than an all-black suite of accessories and box-fresh white sneakers.