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A Guy Thing

Guys, you don’t have to spend a fortune to dress to impress in the workplace. A few recessionfriendly pointers might ensure you are the best dressed man in the building.

Go for a made to measure shirt from M&S. According to the consumer watchdog Which?, these little numbers are twice as good as a Savile Row shirt and at £30 a fraction of the price. You can pick the collar, fabric and cuff you prefer.
M&S, 54 Princes St., T 0131 225 2301,
www.marksandspencer.com

T M Lewin are offering shirts from £19 and suits from £175, with the quality of their product as impressive as their prices. Offers change regularly, so it’s always worth popping in or logging on. (They do women’s shirts too.)
T M Lewin, 48 George St., T 0131 225 6652,
www.tmlewin.co.uk

If you have the time for a rummage and don’t care about giving up the glamour of your ‘shopping experience,’ T K Maxx is the perfect place to pick up (or dig out) designer names at a fraction of their recommended retail prices.
T K Maxx, Meadowbank Retail Park, London Rd., T 0131 661 6611,
www.tkmaxx.com


- Caitlin Rattray