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It’s time to update those go-to basics.

While 2020 has given us precious few reasons to go out in public, with Christmas around the corner it’s an excellent excuse to sharpen up your most-worn wardrobe items for a fresh look that will take you well into 2021.

We’ve been on the hunt for new classics that are guaranteed to go the distance, instantly elevating the favourite items you already own.

You can wear them together or mix and match for a choice of styles that will take you from Christmas dinner to New Year’s Eve drinks and beyond. Whatever you decide, the main thing is that you can pick up the lot with zero fuss on Cork’s favourite festive shopping street.

Here are six menswear buys to look out for on Opera Lane this week:

1. THE COAT: Wool-blend coat

Buy it: €99.99, H&M Conscious, Opera Lane

2. THE MUST-HAVE: Cosy Check Overshirt

Buy it: €55, Topman, Opera Lane 

3. THE JACKET: Utility Jacket

Buy it: €39.98, GAP, Opera Lane 

4. THE SHIRT: Stretch Oxford Shirt

Buy it: €29, Next, Opera Lane 

5. THE TROUSERS: Grey Pinstripe Trousers

Buy it: €29.99, New Look, Opera Lane

6. THE TEE: Crest Pocket T-Shirt

Buy it: €60, Tommy Hilfiger, Opera Lane