The classics

The striped top is incredibly versatile – wear it with these indigo straight-cut jeans or mix with prints for impact. Esprit cotton Breton top, $40, (02) 8586 0444. Witchery duffle jacket, $200, 1800 033 465. Karen Walker cropped jeans, $218, (02) 9281 1110. Il Bisonte leather bracelet, $55, Hunt Leather, huntleather.com.au. Emporio Armani watch, $399, 1800 818 853. Joanne Mercer leather ballet flats, $80, (03) 9865 8700.

The ultimate classic combo of a blue shirt and chinos is minimalism at its very best. Eclettica Italian cotton shirt, $199, (02) 8021 5178. David Lawrence cotton blend chinos, $129, 1800 100 366. Alessandra cashmere jumper, $295, (03) 9821 0025. Sportscraft leather belt, $60, 1800 002 477. Il Bisonte leather plait bracelet, $55, from Hunt Leather, huntleather.com.au. ROC Boots suede desert boots, $100, (02) 9525 6288.

Fresh, preppy and chic, this look will take off years and make you look younger. Ralph Lauren Blue Label blazer, $1295, 1800 501 201. Country Road shirt, $129, 1800 801 911. John Macarthur for Purl Harbour wool jumper, $330, (02) 9365 1521. Levi’s jeans, $150, 1800 625 603. Le Specs sunglasses, $70, (02) 8303 7300. Sassari bangle, $25, 0425 838 381. Freelook watch, $599, (02) 9759 1669. Samvara belt, $65, samvara.com.au. Il Bisonte leather bag, $835, huntleather.com.au. Trenery loafers, $129, 1800 801 911.

Start a collection now and you’ll never regret it. Team bright colours with neutrals for a contemporary take. Cashmere Angel cashmere cardigan, $299, cashmereangel.com. Camper loafers, $350, (02) 9261 3910. Karen Walker shorts, $375, (02) 9281 1110. Sportscraft hat, $40, 1800 002 477. Bracelet, The Vintage Clothing Shop, $45, (02) 9238 0090. Il Bisonte watch, $419, Hunt Leather, huntleather.com.au. Straw basket, $70, www.myislandhome.com.au.

For more from this shoot see the August issue of The Weekly.

Every wardrobe should have at least one reliable LBD, which can go from work to cocktails. Cue viscose nylon and elastane dress, $159, 1800 060 706. Moscot glasses, $229, (02) 9319 2228. Target plastic bracelets sets, $20 each, 1300 130 000.