Fashion

A classic tailored suit is a great investment but, over a period of time, may need a little updating. Search for new button shapes and colours to replace the original ones and give your suit a fresh new look.

Never wear pantyhose – no matter how sheer – with open-toed sandals. Bare feet are the only option.

Go through your wardrobe at least once a year. Throw out or give away anything you haven’t worn in the past 18 months. If it hasn’t seen the light of day in that time, the odds are it won’t.

Fill your shoes with socks and pop them in plastic bags or proper shoe bags when packing. This stops shoes from being crushed in the bag and protects clothes from being marked by dirty soles.

Women with larger breasts should avoid any tops or shirts with loud, bright prints. Draw attention away from your top by choosing patterned pants and skirts.

Always use proper suit hangers for all jackets and coats. Ask for the hanger when buying the jacket, or invest in some proper suit hangers to help prolong the life of your tailored clothes.

Avoid unpicking hidden stitching in the pockets of jackets. It is there to help the clothes keep their shape over a longer period of time, and stops your hands pulling on the pockets.

To protect your pantyhose from snagging and catching, first roll them up in a ball and then tie them, before storing in drawers.

Dry out soaking wet shoes by stuffing them with crumpled newspaper, leaving them to dry slowly, out of direct sunlight.

At the end of each season, take all your shoes and boots to a shoe repairer to have them resoled, if necessary, and cleaned. Buy suede cleaners and shoe dyes to freshen up old favourites.