The tip of a man’s tie, when done up, should sit just on the belt buckle, not above or below.

For weddings, race days and other important occasions, always carry a spare pair of pantyhose with you in your handbag. You’ll never have to panic again.

Follow extreme fashion trends with caution. Fads could end up being costly when you never get the maximum wear out of them.

Avoid ugly “VPL” (visible panty line) in slim-fitting trousers, skirts and dresses. For a clean look, try wearing comfortable stretch cotton G-strings or figure-hugging control briefs or hosiery.

Bring new life to your old favourites by having clothes professionally dyed, or do it yourself at home. Items such as black jeans will look as good as new.

To avoid excessive colour fading, turn pants and jeans inside out before popping them into a machine wash. A cold wash is usually best.

Make sure you Scotchgard any suede or nubuck shoes and boots before wearing them. Once they get wet, it’s difficult to keep them in shape.

Think of accessories as essentials – not as added extras – as they can make or break an outfit. Choose good quality pieces that will pass the test of time and fashion.

To give the illusion of a long elegant neck, choose tops with V-necks and low plunging necklines. For best results, choose darker colours which highlight skin tones.

When there’s no clothes brush available to remove unwanted lint and dust, use masking tape wrapped around your hand, instead.