Fashion

To wear a beaded necklace, match its length to your neckline: let it rest just above an open collar, a boat neck and a strapless top, and wear longer strands over high necks and knits. Treat a chunky, colourful strand as the statement and keep earrings small, then layer it with a fine pearl chain in the same metal when you want more. Put it on last, after perfume, and take it off first.

A shearling vest for women works best as a long, warm middle layer: wear it over a fine knit and a shirt, with tailored trousers and jeans alike, and leave it open so the funnel neck and front edges frame the outfit. A longline cut, like Zimmermann's Clash Shearling Longline Vest in 100% lamb shearling, covers the hips and adds warmth to the core while leaving the arms free. Choose your usual size, since it is designed for a regular fit and runs true to size.

To style a red mini dress, let the dress lead and keep everything else quiet: a black heel for sharpness, gold jewellery for warmth and a small structured bag. Choose a single statement accessory (earrings, a clutch, a belt) and match the shoe to the occasion, with mid heels for parties and dinners and flats for daytime. Red works best when the rest of the outfit is in one metal and one neutral.

To wear a bucket hat well, pick the right size so it sits level just above your eyebrows, then match the hat's texture to the trip: raffia for the beach and resort, printed linen for city days and travel. Keep the rest of the outfit simple and let the brim frame your face, worn with relaxed shirts, stripes, denim and summer dresses. Zimmermann's Resort 2027 bucket hats come in S, M and L, and follow the brand's own size guide.

A double denim outfit works when the two pieces look intended to go together: match the washes closely, then vary the shapes so one piece is fitted and the other has volume. Break up the blue with a third texture, such as a gold belt, a satin shoe and a leather bag. Matched denim sets from the same collection are the most reliable way to get it right first time.