How To Master Event Dressing, According To The Men Of Oppenheimer

You know how to make the utility look work for daytime. But after dark? That’s a whole different ball game. Luckily for us, Murphy makes it look easy. Give your blacks, greys and whites a seat on the bench, swapping in neutrals like beige, brown and khaki. In the spirit of the theme, keep shoes and accessories sharp and simple. We’re talking a belt, boots and a timepiece, tops.

While clean, crisp suiting will never *not* be a good idea, we’re more interested in cutting loose right now. Josh Hartnett nails the brief in a baggy blue-grey suit, blue shirt and suede loafers. Recreate the look with louche suits from contemporary labels like Han Kjobenhavn and LE17SEPTEMBRE, with timeless extras from Hugo Boss to keep things from looking too relaxed.

On the flip, if looking relaxed is your MO, meet your new wingman – the cardigan. Don’t believe us? Then believe Murphy at his BBC Radio 2 press tour pit stop, who proved the power of a well-cut cardi layered over the perfect white tee. The secret to kicking this look up a notch? Impeccable construction, premium fabrics and classic colours that won’t date in a week’s time. It’s the perfect excuse to invest, if you ask us…

A great printed shirt will get you just about anywhere, and gives you permission to put fussy styling on ice. Find a print in a palette that speaks to you (we’re vibing 70s nostalgia, if you’re wondering), and keep the rest of your look super simple. With everyone from CMMN and Soulland to Johnny Bigg serving up options, there’s a party shirt to suit every profile. If you’re usually a minimalist at heart, a black shirt with a subtle print or texture is the best place to start.