David Beckman has been voted the world's sexiest man in a suit.

The former England captain beat dapper dandies including George Clooney and Gary Barlow to be crowned king of tailored gents.

Beckham, 37, walked away with the accolade after bagging the most votes in a survey conducted by gentlemen's outfitters Austin Reed.

The poll of 2,000 people was organised to mark the launch of the chain's Suit Swap campaign with the mental health charity Mind.

As part of the initiative, customers are encouraged to donate old suits to the charity in return for £50 towards a new Austin Reed suit.

A company spokesman said: "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 transform himself to a dashing gent when he dons a sharp suit."

George Clooney was voted the second best dressed in a suit followed by Bond star Daniel Craig.

Take That frontman Gary Barlow and Hugh Grant ranked fourth and fifth respectively.

IBTIMES UK takes a closer look at a few of the suited and booted stars who made the list.

TOP 20 SEXIEST MEN IN SUITS

1. David Beckham

2. George Clooney

3. Daniel Craig

4. Gary Barlow

5. Hugh Grant

6. Jenson Button

7. Prince Harry

8. Prince William

9. Lewis Hamilton

10. Robert Pattinson

11. Rupert Penry Jones

12. Benedict Cumberbatch

13. Dermot O'Leary

14. Jude Law

15. Clive Owen

16. Orlando Bloom

17. Mark Wright

18. David Walliams

19. George Lamb

20. Simon Cowell

David Beckham

Coming in at second place was Oscar-winning actor and Hollywood heartthrob George Clooney.

His suit-loving 007 alter-ego was not enough to win him the crown, so Bond star Daniel Craig ranked third.

While X Factor judge and Take That frontman Gary Barlow has been judging contestants, the fashion world has been rating his style. He came in fourth.

The British actor's laidback approach to suit-wearing helped him secure fifth place.