A sumptuous blazer…

tailoring for night feels polished, elegant and is also a fantastic get-out option for anyone who doesn’t feel right in a party dress. in plush, richly coloured velvet, a jacket is lustrous enough to be worn over the simplest pieces that you probably already own, such as a silk camisole or top and plain black trousers. this burgundy double-breasted version from

Cos (£135; cosstores.com) has a slightly oversized shape and could be worn with narrow cigarette pants and elegant kitten heels or bejewelled loafers. it’s a goanywhere piece that will seriously earn its keep in your wardrobe.

“A velvet jacket is lustrous enough to be worn over the simplest pieces”