Make it work for work: Stripes

Bold stripes have the power to anchor directional silhouettes and add edge to minimalistic shapes. But make sure you factor in the right footwear to tie the look together: modernize monochrome colors with a pop of fuchsia and if you prefer candy stripes, choose a neutral shoe to temper the print’s punchy feel.

The formality usually associated with a pinstriped shirt does not apply here. Emerging designers Monse and Marques’Almeida opted for pumped-up prints and used their flair for deconstruction to create statement shirting; think maxi cuffs and billowing hems. Balance the volume with neatly tailored pants, a blazer in a neutral navy or off-white, and pointed pumps.

The vertically striped skirt is a sartorial secret weapon that gives the illusion of longer, slimmer limbs. But don’t fear horizontal stripes – they add a graphic edge to the humble pencil. Worn with a plain cotton tee and killer heels, this is the perfect boardroom-to-bar outfit.