The big question this summer: how to remain polished while dressing for warmer temperatures? Because the season brings with it a host of social and sporting events that you need to look the part for. Of all of them, though, there are few as synonymous with style as Wimbledon. From strawberries and cream to the famous all-white dress code, the Championships remain steeped in ritual and tradition. And for the past two decades, Ralph Lauren has served as the tournament’s official outfitter. The all-American designer has dressed everyone from ball kids to umpires in tailored uniforms that reflect the event’s distinctly British sense of elegance. So there really isn’t a better place to start.

Summertime, and the livin’ is easy. And one thing you don’t want to think too much about is your clothes. But also, the warmer temperatures might mean you’re wearing less of them. So, the pieces you do reach for will have to work hard, even if you don’t plan to.

Until not long ago, approach shoes had a single job: they existed to bring you from the car park to the rock face. A purely functional handoff between hiking boots and climbing shoes, where the former were too stiff for this walk, the approach, and the latter too delicate. Today, the silhouette sits comfortably at the intersection between utility and sneakerhead’s grails, in a way very few designs do.

We know that summer means a string of social events – but what we don’t always know is what to wear to them. As the days warm up, your calendar starts to fill, and suddenly, almost inexplicably, the schedule is looking a little busy. Wedding invites still come in thick and fast, but so too do birthdays, summer parties, grand openings, pub afternoons and sporting set pieces. And any of us hoping for a little downtime under the sun might find ourselves disappointed. However, a busy summer is no bad thing. You just need to get your wardrobe right. With that in mind, we’ve endeavoured to offer outfit assistance to five key summer parties. All you need to do is turn up on time (have you considered a new watch?).

The big question this summer: how to remain polished while dressing for warmer temperatures? Because the season brings with it a host of social and sporting events that you need to look the part for. Of all of them, though, there are few as synonymous with style as Wimbledon. From strawberries and cream to the famous all-white dress code, the Championships remain steeped in ritual and tradition. And for the past two decades, Ralph Lauren has served as the tournament’s official outfitter. The all-American designer has dressed everyone from ball kids to umpires in tailored uniforms that reflect the event’s distinctly British sense of elegance. So there really isn’t a better place to start.

Summertime, and the livin’ is easy. And one thing you don’t want to think too much about is your clothes. But also, the warmer temperatures might mean you’re wearing less of them. So, the pieces you do reach for will have to work hard, even if you don’t plan to.