A stately gentlewoman must always be perfectly polished, whether she’s pretty in pink or ravishing in ruby red. Fine fabrics, impeccable tailoring and statement millinery are essential to maintaining one’s sartorial credibility, no matter how few opportunities there may be to parade oneself. A flowery Vampire’s Wife dress, finished with a subtle sprinkling of jewels, should help uphold standards. bt
price on request, de beers £634, jane taylor london blazer, £1,850; shirt, £675; trousers, £695, all dolce & gabbana
price on request, harry winston £5,000, fendi necklace, price on request, harry winston £295, strathberry
£1,200, awon golding for lock & co hatters price on request, harry winston £995, the vampire’s wife
tktktkt, £ ???? , brand price on request, harry winston £545, manolo blahnik
price on request, de beers £475, malone souliers £1,050, dolce & gabbana
£720, beulah
the duchess of york at gabriella windsor and thomas kingston’s wedding last year
the duchess of cornwall at prince harry and meghan markle’s wedding
price on request, fregoli
£575, sergio rossi