After what seems like a lifetime, skinny jeans have officially lost their stranglehold on your closet – high-waisted, wide-leg styles are the designs in demand. Cool and universally flattering, retro-inspired jeans by the likes of denim masters Goldsign, Agolde and Rag & Bone will put a different spin on your off-duty look. Pair with second-skin knits or play with proportions (and tick off two trends in one) by adding statement sleeves. Minimal effort, maximum impact? It’s all down to good jeans.

The modern way to wear jewelry? In abundance and with aplomb – why save your stones for a rainy day when a delicate dusting will take even the most understated of outfits to another level? Take inspiration from French fashion consultant Camille Charrière and elevate a simple sweater with a coin necklace, or try Margaret Zhang’s trick of using gold hoops to brighten up jet-lagged skin. As for high-ticket items like diamonds and classic-luxe watches, don’t let them languish in your jewelry box; these envy-inducing pieces were made to be worn – and admired.

Contrary to everything you’ve been told, cashmere does not need to be dry-cleaned. In fact, even if your washing machine doesn’t have a hand-wash setting, you can simply pop your woolens into a pillowcase and a cold wash will do the job. Meaning, invest in a super-chic cashmere sweater now and you’ll wear it on repeat for years to come; turtlenecks in muted tones will never date. Top tip: add a drop of baby shampoo to the washing machine drum for extra softness.

One of those magical pieces that can go from off-duty to high-octane with a simple accessory switch-up, the wear-with-anything properties of a slip dress should not be underestimated. The trick to finding a forever piece is to opt for silk; it is less prone to creasing, which means you can wear it from dawn to dusk. This season, Chloé, Jason Wu and Orseund Iris have debuted covetable designs in a bevy of blush, black and scarlet tones. Pair yours with chunky knits and barely-there sandals for leisurely days that stretch into long nights.