The first thing you should know about looking more expensive is that mastering the art of ironing is half the battle. The second is that understated, well-made items will whisper at wealth rather than shout about it. But you don’t need to go all in. A few choice pieces or accessories here and there – little luxuries as we’ve taken to calling them – will go far in upgrading everyday looks. Here are three ways to do it.

Dressing for dinner isn’t what it used to be, but who’s complaining? Can you imagine having to truss yourself up in a tux every evening at the height of summer? No, the way we do things nowadays is a lot less stifling – in more ways than one.

Smart though it may be, this evening look is as effortless as jeans and a T-shirt. The base – the Prince of Wales blazer from TOM FORD and the coordinating trousers – is a fairly straightforward (albeit impeccable) blueprint. Underneath, The Row’s soft brushed cotton T-shirt tones things down a tad. Sure, there are many ways to define luxury – but in the American minimalist brand’s book, (ultra luxurious) less is more.

Gucci is no stranger to the concept, either. The brand’s iconic loafers have come to symbolise its meticulous approach to luxury and are still made in Italy after all these years.

Off-duty style is always harder to perfect than it looks – there is, after all, a fine line between sloppy and insouciant. The well-to-do have long harboured a secret to looking put together, though: an all-time-classic look. By sticking to core wardrobe staples – straight-leg jeans from Nudie Jeans, which feature in our Consciously Crafted edit, a loose-stitch polo shirt and a Incotex’s suede bomber jacket up top, if you need an extra layer – you’ll look effortlessly polished.

That advice extends to footwear, too. You could very well dress this up with a pair of loafers, but the weekend calls for utter comfort – so pick something easier, such as a pair of sneakers. Your choice of kicks will have an impact on the whole fit, so we wouldn’t suggest going for something too directional. A timeless pair from Autry, for example, will work well with the ruggedness of the jacket, and position you among those in-the-know in the sneaker world, too.

With back-to-office mandates now firmly in place, it’s becoming all too easy to fall into the same nine-to-five wardrobe patterns day-in, day-out. Shirt, chinos, smart trainers, repeat. And if you work in a decidedly casual office environment – where a suit would be out of place – how do you go about refining your look on days when there’s important meetings or client presentations in the diary?

Enter the world of accessories, which for everyday looks should be drawn from the “investment piece” category. That is, something that’ll never date and can be matched with just about anything in your wardrobe. A Hermès Timepieces Arceau chronograph, for instance, more than fits the bill. So does a LOEWE Puzzle bag – although it was first presented just 10 years ago, it’s already garnered cult status. The last days of summer call for an excellent pair of sunglasses – the kind of objects of desire that only Jacques Marie Mage can make.