Sporting Summer

The invitation arrives, and yes its that time again to get all dressed up and head off to this seasons sporting events.  With the glorious British summer living up to the usual expectations of unpredictability combined with essential etiquette, it can sometimes become a rather daunting affair.  Well don't let that dampen your fun, because the experts at Monsieur Man have come up with a quick round up of the events and appropriate attire to wear:

Royal Ascot: June 18th- - 22nd

If you are lucky enough to be attending the world's most famous racecourse event this week, there are some essential dress codes that must be adhered to in order to conform to her Majesty's wishes.

For general admission: A shirt and tie must be worn, preferably with a suit or jacket. A smart 1-button suit in navy or charcoal, beautifully cut by Kilgour or Richard James, will look perfect with a lavender shirt.

Royal enclosure: A black or grey morning suit, including a waistcoat is essential, but don't forget the all-important top hat, which can be found at Lock & Co, St James.

Wimbledon: June 24th-7th July

It’s strawberries, cream and zero rainfall (yeah right) this year at Wimbledon, so prepare to part with your trousers for this sizzling summer event.

Debenture Lounges - Good news here you can get away with smart casual attire and gentlemen do not need to wear jacket and tie, smart shorts are acceptable.

Members' Enclosure - Jacket and tie are appropriate for members and their guests we're afraid, and maybe an umbrellas too. Opt for a pair of Tom Ford sunglasses and a pocket hanky to accessorise.

The Polo: July 28th

Viewing one of the oldest and fastest team games this summer, at Great Windsor Park's Audi Polo, requires serious smartness.  The official dress code is smart casual, which means you don't need to wear a suit but definitely no jeans, trainers or sportswear.

We would suggest a sharp pair of chinos in grey, navy or a light check from Reiss that will look fabulous with a crisp white shirt.   A straw hat to shade from the sun and pair of brown brogues from Paul Smith will have you looking appropriately dapper.

Father's Day Gift Ideas

From tongue in cheek to the sensible, Monsieur Man has got all the tips you need to get Dad smiling this Sunday!

Wine and salami gift box, £21.95
From Carluccio's

A perfect present for scoffing at home or outdoors of a sunny evening, this gift box contains a delicious Brianzolino salami, some handmade flatbread with black truffle and a great bottle of Piedmontese wine – Dolcetto D’Alba DOC – to wash it all down.

Chocolate gift box, £35
From hotelchocolat.com

Obviously, chocolate is for life, not just for Father's Day. But if you're going down the chocolatey route, this delicious selection from Hotel Chocolat includes a bottle of port, some far-too-tasty-to-resist pralines and a very posh bar of single-estate chocolate from Madagascar.

Stationery gift set, £35
From quilllondon.com

A gorgeous luxury stationery gift set containing a gold-tipped Kaweco pocket fountain pen with a set of black ink cartridges, a notepad with a brogues motif and a brown and gold geometric notebook by Brown Paper. All packaged in a black gift box tied with black ribbon, so you can have it sent directly to your dad.

Personalised Crystal Tumbler and Jack Daniels Gift Set £24.99
From buyagift.com

This drinks set is the perfect gift for any Jack Daniels lover. The gift set comprises of a miniature Jack Daniels and a cut crystal whisky tumbler. Personalise the glass with any message up to 3 lines, 20 characters per line. This lovely unique gift set comes presented in a silk lined gift box.

Tie Bar silk knit tie, £15
TheTieBar.com

In case you can't afford the posh RL style, keep Dad in check with this skinny Tie Bar staple. Whether he can tell the difference says all you need to know about the choice.

This tongue in cheek gift is perfect for any man who lacks some finesse with his manners £14.99 
From buyagift.com

Designed for diners with a gigantic appetite or the dinner table etiquette of a dog, the "Man Bowl" makes a hilarious novelty gift. Perfect for mega breakfasts, piles of pasta and mountains pudding, this microwave and dishwasher safe ceramic bowl can handle any monster portion. Although it doesn't come with a knife and fork, eating hands-free is probably a step too far.