You open the doors. You scan the rails. You sigh.

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Most busy professional men and women don’t lack clothes - they lack clarity. They have pieces that almost work, outfits that worked once, and a few impulse buys that never quite earned their place. What they don’t have is a dependable system, which means the right basics.

I’m going to redefine what wardrobe basics really mean, and how to choose them with the least amount of stress, thought and time.

We live in a consumer-driven society where fashion trends change rapidly, and it's easy to fall into the trap of constantly buying new clothes. However, one way to make more sustainable and cost-effective choices is to consider the cost per wear (CPW) of the items in your wardrobe and how it will help you to stop wasting money.

If you are a maximalist, the thought of packing for a holiday can leave you feeling overwhelmed and stressed about how you’re going to fit everything in your case. You’re definitely not alone, but once you’ve mastered the art of packing light you’ll never look back!

Flares are back as a credible alternative to skinnies. With their figure-hugging fit around the waist, bum and thighs, they widen out below the knee into a bell bottom shape and flatter all bodyshapes.

It’s true. Red is a versatile colour that can look great on anyone. However, there are many different shades of red, which will work better on some people than others.

Hooray! After what feels like a long Winter (doesn’t it always?), Spring is on the horizon and the shiny, brand new season collections are arriving in store and online…

If you are wearing the same, predictable outfits on repeat, then you are probably in the depths of a style rut…

For some people, January is a struggle and they find the post-Christmas come down, tax returns, winter weather and the imminent arrival of the credit card bill make them want to hibernate…