WHERE TO START

A DATING CAPSULE WARDROBE

A LBD

Though it doesn’t necessarily have be black, or particularly little. Gestuz have a silk option with long sleeves that comes in navy or burgundy, or try Diane von Furstenberg’s famously flattering wrap dresses.

A silk shirt

Equipment’s are great quality, and can be worn to the office, too. For great printed styles, consider silk pyjama brands like Yolke and Olivia von Halle.

Well-fitted jeans

Stick to whichever brand makes your current favourite pair, then look for a smarter option. Black or dark indigo is best for evening, and a bit of stretch will be most flattering

– I love Frame and Mih for dressier denim.

XXL earrings

If in doubt, add earrings. They’ll dress up most outfits, or distract from a bad blow-dry.

A bold option

If, for you, that means print, try Ganni or Finery. If it means colour, & Other Stories and Uterque have lovely bright pieces at the moment.

A confidenceboosting pair of heels

I love the comfort and height of platforms, but even the tiniest kitten heel will do. If flats are your preference, look to this season’s jewelled styles to add a bit of glamour to your look.