The best friends

Valerie Pain, 74, and sarah Willey, 70, are both retired and met 10 years ago at a model casting.

✢ you can’t go wrong with classic monochrome – you’ll never look overdressed in these tones.

✢ Want a new spin on the trouser suit? a sports luxe side stripe trouser and matching top shows you’re in the know.

✢ think you can’t get away with jeans at an event? there are plenty of embellished options to elevate them to evening smart level while still offering maximum comfort.

✢ Choose shoes the same colour as your skinny jeans to make your legs look longer.

Valerie wears… Blouse, £30, sizes 8-18, V by Very. trousers, £48, sizes 6-20, Jd Williams. shoes, £159, Kurt Geiger. studs, £8.99, Pilgrim saraH wears… top, £149; trousers, £189, both sizes 6-16, Me & em. Boots, £35, dorothy Perkins. ring,£109, lalique w&h It’s all about you!