On-screen, Sean Bean has terrible luck, doesn't he? Chased over a cliff by mad cows in The Field; head chopped off in Game Of Thrones; arrowed out of the sequel by crusty Orcs in Lord Of The Rings. But off it, he's every reason to smile - and not least because he's aced the tricky art of remaining stylish in your fifties.
A time in life when many men sink into the depths of Top Gear leather jackets and a slightly flared bootcut, Bean has taken a better path. Which, in this case, means layers - simple layers from Reiss - with all the right components: a block colour zip-up for a foundation, texture in some suede and a classic scarf to tie the entire look together. It's a lot better than the usual sloppy parade of tired tracksuits at JFK Airport, and one made stronger by minimalist white sneaks and a wider leg jean.
Bean is proof you needn't slip into 'given up' or 'try-hard' territory as you reach middle age. This is age-appropriate cool. Cool Dad cool. Got a villa in Ibiza (the fancy bit of Ibiza) and is more than happy for you to overindulge in the posh cellar wine cool. "Knock yourself out lads", he'd wheeze in a dulcet Sheffield tone over a G and T on the veranda, "and help yourself to the catamaran 'un all."
It's a look that can work for you no matter what your age. So get yours below.
