THE TWINKLY SEQUIN SKIRT

Sequins on a Sunday afternoon? Absolutely! Get onboard with the modern high-low dressing trend – glamorous items styled with more casual pieces. Choose a midi-length sequin skirt (any shorter and you risk losing that effortless allure) and wear with the cosiest jumper you can find. Coat, £35, 8-22, George. Jumper, £45, 8-24, Debenhams. Skirt, £150, 8-16, Gant. Wellies, £64.95, 3-9, Barbour

New to high-low dressing? Work or weekend, a sparkly shoe once reserved for evening is now considered suitable for all occasions. Just give your functional waterproof jacket a glittery update – it’s raining, it’s pouring, but your outfit need not be boring! Jacket, £189, 8-18, Barbour. Blouse, £55, 6-22, Boden. Rollneck, £12, 8-22, M&CO. Jeans, £16, 8-18, George. Shoes, £35, 3-8, Marks & Spencer

Don’t stash your glam trousers at the back of the wardrobe when the party’s over – let them see the light of day. Bold, silky satins and luxurious Jacquard fabrics look stunning with a contrasting oversized knit. Dial down the drama with trainers – the perfect way to upgrade your weekend wardrobe. Jumper, £199, 6-16, ME+EM. Chiffon top, £8, one size, isawitfirst.com. Trousers, £248, 2-20, J.crew. Trainers, £98, 3-9, Boden

The evening all-in-one is grown-up, gorgeous and, with a little styling know-how, can easily become a new daytime go-to. Just add a pop of colour and layer a slim-fit rollneck underneath – it will not only keep your neck cosy in deepest winter, it will also keep your low-cut V-necks daytime appropriate. Jumpsuit, £189, 4-16, Whistles. Rollneck, £12, 8-22, M&CO. Beret, £17.50, Marks & Spencer. Scarf, £45, Boden. Shoes, £158, 2-9.5, J.crew