Alexandra Fullerton

It was all so simple back in the Noughties . White plimsolls made everything look cool, whether you wore them with a trouser suit or a floral frock.

When red carpet stylist Elizabeth Stewart posted a picture on Instagram of Cate Blanchett in a scarlet shirt dress, her hashtag read: “It's chic to

Consider going for a bigger size to get that looser look – and don’t forget vintage versions either

Finally ready to push yourself beyond the reliable little black dress? Here’s how to do it in style

As temperatures are predicted to drop, make sure you look chic as you wrap up in layers

Once a favourite of ladies who lunch – and most likely to be teamed with a string of pearls and a demure pleated skirt – the twinset has shaken off its old-fashioned reputation and became a stylish go-to this autumn

A velvet trouser suit or slick tuxedo has long been the coolest option for festive dressing. It looks insouciant, yet grown-up; easy to wear, yet polished – they're comfortable and timeless too.

It’s a celebrity red carpet staple, but can a semi-transparent skirt actually work in real life? Our writer went on a mission to find out

Sheepskin jackets haven't caused this much of a fashion furore since Arthur Daley and Derek Trotter's preferred outerwear ruled the early Eighties menswear scene.

With the appeal of carrying a teeny tiny clutch or a giant XXL carry-all waning, we reveal the new practical designs that are ‘just right’