CORDUROY: THE NEW RULES

STEER clear of stiff elephant cord. Below the waist, you’re better with the finer needle cord.

JET-BLACK designs are the new, chic alternatives to velvet for evening. BE BOLD with colour: shocking pink trousers paired with a black sweater = perfect.

THE cord trouser-suit is this season’s surprisingly easy-to-wear hit. Glam it up for night with a frothy shirt, or wear in the day with a long-sleeved top or turtleneck.