Building a fail-safe work wardrobe is worth the effort. You want a ready-made curated collection of ready to go outfits that will save you time in the mornings, but it also needs to look effortlessly professional and make you feel in control. With a few carefully selected items, you can create a framework for your work wardrobe that will feel comfortable, stand the test of time and allow you to focus on your priority list.

These are the 5 key pieces I recommend to make sure you always look polished and professional every day of your working week.

On warm sunny days and especially if you’re going to on holiday somewhere hot, you’re going to want to stay as cool as possible and that could mean wearing shorts. If you feel your legs are too white, too short, or a bit wobbly, you’ll want to choose a style that will give you the confidence to stride out and enjoy what the day brings.

If you are a maximalist, the thought of packing for a holiday can leave you feeling overwhelmed and stressed about how you’re going to fit everything in your case. You’re definitely not alone, but once you’ve mastered the art of packing light you’ll never look back!

Flares are back as a credible alternative to skinnies. With their figure-hugging fit around the waist, bum and thighs, they widen out below the knee into a bell bottom shape and flatter all bodyshapes.

For some people, January is a struggle and they find the post-Christmas come down, tax returns, winter weather and the imminent arrival of the credit card bill make them want to hibernate…

Are you thinking about what to wear on the 25th December? There are no set rules, it all depends where you’ll be, what you’ll be doing and who you’ll be with…