With its pick ’n’ mix of easy pieces in flattering shades, summer’s chic spin on utility is your go-to go-anywhere look
Use this tailored take on the army jacket to top trousers or a dress. Jacket, £49, and trousers, £49, warehouse.co.uk. Top, £50, michaelstars.com. Earrings, from £10, asos.com. Sandals, £98, jigsaw-online.com
To take the trend up a notch, layer the ultimate olive trench over a ‘take me out’ jumpsuit. Coat, £190, and bag, £180, cosstores.com. Jumpsuit, £225, libbylondon.com. Earrings (from left), £193, maria-black.com, and £72, corneliawebb.com. Sandals, £34.99, hm.com
Play with proportions: an A-line skirt looks sleek with a skintight knit and is elegant with flats or heels. Jumper, £350, Equipment, harrods.com. Skirt, £175, norseprojects.com. Hat, £60, ganni.com. Bag, £415, atpatelier.com. Sandals, £98, jigsaw-online.com
Deep khaki tones flatter fairer skins while glossy fabrics add glamour. Top, £79, and trousers, £120, jigsaw-online.com. Earrings, from £8, asos.com
Fashion assistant: Joanne Toolan
Make-up: Lica Fensome at Stella Creative Artists using Chanel Vision D’Asie: L’Art du Détail and Sublimage L’Essence Fondamentale
Hair: Shukeel at Frank Agency using Bumble & Bumble
Model: Maja Mayskar at Next London
Production and casting: Lucy Coghlan