Standard columnist Anne McElvoy’s astute observation last night got Guido thinking:

Does any gentleman at Westminster wear a watch as large as Chuka Umunna? No excuse for tardiness.—
anne mcelvoy (@annemcelvoy) April 30, 2013

Turns out Chuka is a sucker for clocks and has quite a collection of over-priced, over-sized watches. First there’s his blingy chrome number:

Then there’s his more community-friendly leather-strapped classic:

Which evidently keeps you looking super cool when holding a mic:

Or when you’re the cover star of a politics mag. Make sure the camera can see it:

Trashy Will Smith doesn’t even wear a watch:

But as anyone knows, if you buy your suits on Savile Row, accessorising with a matching watch is a must:

And finally, if in doubt, buy one that is literally wider than your wrist:

We’re not winding you up. Everything you’ve heard is true, Chuka really does have a big watch…

Dave dressed for the occasion in his morning suit, SamCam goes for a pussybow Maggie tribute…

Sir Bob Russell’s waistcoat is still making waves…

Sometimes it’s impossible for a politician to avoid the Hague Rule – never get photographed in a hat:

An old favourite of Ed, but there’s a touch of Berlusconi to Dave in Delhi  today.

After her last online venture didn’t quite go to plan, fellow Sun on Sunday columnist Louise Mensch has decided to rival Guido’s fashion tips and try her hand as a fashion blogger. Offering a “lazy girl’s guide to gloss”, the new New Yorker styles herself as an “unfashionista”, which translates to maximum style, minimum effort. She even includes a slideshow of her least flattering photos and a John Rentoul-inspired Fashion To Which The Answer Is No. This one can’t go wrong…

It was only a matter of time before today’s biggest news – that Nick Clegg owns a onesie – unravelled. Sadly Guido was at lunch when the news came through and he’s been scooped by the Telegraph. It turns out though that “Harry in Sheffield” was in fact the old Etonian acting chairman of the Liberal Democrat youth wing and is a former Clegg staffer. The onesie story un-stitched.

Would any other leaders of the party youth wings like to create a media storm this week? 

Grant Shapps triggered much debate in the Guy Newsroom earlier appearing on telly in a what looked like a suspiciously expensive shirt. Surely he hadn’t gone back on his famous M&S promise?

@MrHarryCole happy to confirm the shirt is an M&S special pack of three. Usually around £25 for the lot. Tie £4 from same retailer at time.—
Grant Shapps MP (@grantshapps) January 04, 2013

The tie is a lovely shade of green…

Sir Tony Baldry, resplendent in his bright pink shirt and salmon and cucumber Garrick Club tie, fulfilled his duty in the House today at the Second Church Estates Commissioner (the Church’s representative in Parliament, aside from that constitutional abomination that lets Bishop vote of legislation, of course.) Baldry was arguing for Women bishops, but as Ann Treneman points out, the Garrick still do not let women join. Nor do the Freemasons…

The PM’s shirt is over-starched. Tsk tsk.

Some other media commentators will say it is unfair to put Emily Maitlis on the frontpage of a newspaper over her dress, Guido is not one of them. After all a small forest was destroyed to put the resulting shock and outrage into print following Jeremy Paxman going tie-less. The Daily Mail has covered Maitlis flashing a bit of leg and covering her legs in tight leather trousers and stiletto boots. It does however seem a tad unfair to compare her to a Doctor Who baddie…

Fashion conscious readers will want to know that her outfit is a £1,175 bespoke Suzannah Crabb dress described as a “Future Retro Cocktail Dress … re-inspired with a lengthened skirt part, and 3/4 sleeves. This couture silk version is individually tailored in London from 100% Silk. A fun, flattering and versatile event dress with drama enough for a unique party to black tie affair. An ultimate special event dress with  presence. The playful silhouette is both unique and flattering.” Perfect for News at Ten, which has gone downhill since they stopped wearing black-tie…