To wear an ear cuff, slide it onto the thinnest part of your outer ear, move it to where it feels secure, then press it gently closed so it grips without pinching. Most cuffs need no piercing at all, while styles with a post, such as the Zimmermann Volute Earcuff in pearl and gold, anchor through a pierced ear and follow the curve of the ear upward. Wear a single cuff on one side, keep the other ear simple, and pull your hair back so the shape is visible.

A tuxedo jumpsuit for women takes the details of a man's dinner suit, satin side stripes, pintucks and sharp tailoring, and builds them into one piece that works for weddings, black tie and evening events. Wear it with a heeled sandal and a mule so the wide leg falls cleanly, choose one statement jewellery piece, and add a cropped jacket when you need cover. Zimmermann's Clash Tuxedo Jumpsuit, in lilac from the Resort 2027 collection, is a strapless, boned version in a wool blend with satin side panels.

To style a denim dress, start with the shoe: clean leather sneakers for daytime, a heeled mule for evening. Then add one gold accent, such as a chain belt at the waist when the skirt has volume, and finish with a jacket in a contrasting texture so the blue does not read as a uniform. A short denim dress wants low shoes and bare legs, while a longer one carries a heel and a cropped layer more easily.

To wear a chain belt, fasten it at the narrowest point of your waist over a fitted dress, let it sit loose and low on the hips over jeans and a longer top, then leave the clasp end and any charm hanging at the side. Choose the size by measuring wherever you plan to wear it, because a waist and a hip placement need different lengths. Keep other jewellery gold to match, and let the belt be the one piece of hardware that catches the light.

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.

How to style a satin slip dress for daytime, the office, the weekend, dinner and black tie, with the layers, shoes and fit notes for each.