Festive edit: daytime edition

If your diary's fully booked past New Year, you know as well as we do that party season isn't restricted to evenings. Take Cy Robinson's expert style cues for casual plans and daytime events – equal parts ease and edge – to get you through 'til the clock strikes six.

Scale up cables

Swap fussy cables for their magnified counterparts to make an instant impression. Case in point: our ivory funnel-neck jumper. Cy teams his with soft flannel trousers and versatile loafers for a look that's considered but understated.

Finely knitted polos are established wardrobe heroes, but weightier versions are essential to everyday dressing until mid-spring. Cy pairs a rust-hued iteration with neutral trousers, then adds a baseball cap as a playful touch.

Layer with intent

A simple vest paired with tailored trousers might sound unexpected, but layer with tactile knitwear and the look transforms. Cy chooses our cardigan in olive, then slips on loafers to keep the smart-casual feel in check.