David Beckham has been hailed as the man that looks the greatest in a suit, a study found. Despite now being in his late thirties, the father of four beat a host of other tailored gents to the accolade.

Runner-up in the poll was Hollywood heartthrob George Clooney, followed by Bond actor Daniel Craig.

In fourth and fifth place were Take That frontman Gary Barlow and Hugh Grant respectively.

"A good suit can transform a man," said a spokesman for Austin Reed, the UK company that conducted the survey.

"Undoubtedly David Beckham is one of the most stylish men to grace the planet. His allure is that he can pull off the casual scruffy look but transforms himself in to a dashing gent when he dons a sharp suit.

"Equally George Clooney looks effortlessly debonair on the red carpet when he sports a tailored suit.

"Most men need to wear at suit at some point in their lives and it’s important to choose wisely."

The survey of 2000 found that found that Formula 1 driver Jenson Button made it in sixth place as the best dressed suit wearer, closely followed by Princes Harry and William.

Button's team mate Lewis Hamilton was in ninth place followed by lovelorn Twilight actor Robert Pattinson.

Despite being known for his high waistbands Simon Cowell completed the poll in 20th place as the celebrity who looks best in a suit.

The man who looks worst in a suit was voted as Jeremy Clarkson, followed by Russell Brand.