Add ‘On The Road' style to any outfit with a super-chic black polo neck. Go for the full-on Beatnik look by teaming with a pair of cropped trousers – oh go on then, let’s add them to the list too.

Off Duty Jumper, £89, and Bistro crop trousers, £59, both 6-22, www.boden.co.uk

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For a relaxed feel, think Lauren Hutton and team a denim shirt with white pants or chinos. Though we have to admit, when it’s worn like this we’re not averse to double denim. Make that item number four - a pair of dark indigo jeans.

Alexa shirt, £85, 8-18, and jeans, £99, 25-33 waist, both www.isabellaoliver.com/baukjen

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We love the idea behind online fashion label Lucza. Chic, easy-to-wear pieces create a multi-tasking capsule wardrobe and help bring a little luxury into everyday life. Perfect.

Vanessa dress, £280, 6-16, www.lucza.com

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Not as tricky as this season’s optical print pants, a pair of metallic trousers will liven up any working wardrobe and go from boardroom to bar in a jiffy. Not just for Christmas.

Regency coat, £289, Stirrup blouse, £119, Precious trousers, £149, all 8-18, Anouschka court, £179, 36-42, www.hobbs.co.uk

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Two-in-one value again here, we do aim to please. The classic leather biker never goes out of style, and looks neat dressed up with an elegant black skirt (that’s item number eight, if you’re still counting) or slim black pants, for a touch of French Vogue editor-style. Ooh la-la.

Biker jacket, £399, A Line skirt, £160, 8-18, and Olympia City bag, £250 all www.jaeger.co.uk

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Everyone needs a pair of sensible shoes. And there’s no denying leather brogues are the perfect accompaniment to this season’s mannish trouser suit. If the androgynous look is not for you, try a sassy floral print dress and coloured opaques instead.

Ciara brogues, £195, 38-42, www.toast.co.uk  
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We give you another year-round favourite - the beautiful silk scarf. Oh-so chic with a white shirt and Capri pants during the summer months, and the best way to brighten up a back-to-black wardrobe and pasty complexion in winter. Check out Liberty’s website for scarf-tying tips from the experts

Petrified Wood silk scarf, £170, Weston Scarves at www.liberty.co.uk

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We’re calling this the party top but why put it on hold for special occasions when you can wear sequins every day? Just add khaki pants and kitten heels for a modern military vibe.

Sequinned top, £89, 6-22, www.boden.co.uk

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For the ultimate in Parisian chic, a classic navy reefer jacket is all you need. Well, that and a pair of Eurostar tickets to help capture the Gallic mood. And now that Michelin starred chef Raymond Blanc has just been appointed Eurostar culinary director, we’re hankering to go even more!

Jacket, £400, shirt, £120, jeans, £140, all 8-18, www.gerarddarel.com

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A pretty shirtdress is appropriate at any age and helps make mornings less of a mad rush. Perfect with opaque tights in winter, bare legs and ballet flats come summer. Simple really.

Isla dress, £90, 8-16, www.alliumb.com

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Make the most of luxurious cashmere by teaming jeans with a boyfriend-fit sweater for a slouchy weekend feel, or give a business-like pencil skirt and heels a less formal twist. Whichever way you wear it, this is one staple worth splashing out on.

Wool and cashmere blend sweater, £305, one size, by Madeleine Thompson at www.net-a-porter.com

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No need to spend a fortune on precious stones, make like Coco Chanel and go for costume jewellery and simple classics. Guaranteed to look trés chic.

Necklace, £35, www.asos.com

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