Start with a clean slate this spring, in minimal tailoring and a monochrome palette
1 THE LWD
A classic white dress never goes out of style, and Chloé’s sweeping diaphanous version is a perfect on-season update. Pair with gold jewellery to warm up the tone and a sleek blazer to keep things professional.
Silk-mix dress, £4,470, Chloé. Linen blazer, £469, Luisa Spagnoli. Lamb-skin heels, £535, Zadig &Voltaire. Gold and diamond earrings, £7,200, Tabayer. Gold necklace; gold and diamond bracelet, from a selection, both Tiffany &Co
2 SOFT PLAY
Mono-tonal dressing needn’t be monotonous. Introduce texture and intricate embellishment to turn up the volume.
Embroidered top; gauze shorts, from a selection, both Tory Burch. Sunglasses, £340, Tom Ford. Gold, white gold and diamond ear cuff, £6,600; white gold and diamond earrings, £5,800, both Chanel Fine Jewellery
3 TEAM PLAYER
Thanks to sportswear’s high-fashion treatment on the catwalk, the humble polo shirt has been given an upgrade. Wear with slouchy-but-smart black tailoring for a pitch-perfect finish.
Wool coat, from a selection, Carven. Piqué top, £740, Miu Miu. Cotton trousers, £350, Raey at Matches. Necklace (worn as belt), from a selection, Carven. Gold-plated bracelets, from £190, all Giovanni Raspini
4 COOL RUNNINGS
Nothing says modish insouciance quite like teaming a trouser suit with chic leather trainers. The modern way to go to work.
Leather trainers, £160, Adidas x Wales Bonner. Calf-skin bag, £2,800, Brunello Cucinelli
5 ANGEL DELIGHT
A soft and delicate organza overlay adds a heavenly sheen to this two-piece; the low-risk way to wear this season’s preoccupation with all things translucent.
Gabardine blazer, £1,165; matching skirt, £540, both Sportmax. White gold and diamond earrings, £14,975, Tabayer
6 TWIST AND SHOUT
Even the simplest of looks can be enlivened by sculptural heels, which bring subtle but instant
