To wear platform heels well, let the hem of your trousers skim the top of the shoe, give the outfit enough weight above the ankle to balance the thicker sole, and fasten an ankle strap on any tall style. A platform is a raised sole under the front of the foot; because it lifts the ball of the foot along with the heel, the slope you stand on is gentler than the heel height suggests. That is why a tall platform often walks more easily than a stiletto of the same number, and why the new satin pair from Zimmermann at Coveti makes such a useful worked example for the season ahead.

A lariat is one of the designer necklaces with no clasp: a long length of chain, cord and beads that you wear by draping, wrapping, knotting and threading one end through a loop, so it falls into a Y shape at the front. To wear a lariat necklace, choose the tie that suits your neckline, let the drop land at the centre of the body and keep earrings and rings in the same metal so the whole look reads as one. The newest example at Zimmermann at Coveti is a wrap cord style set with natural stones.

A trench coat is a belted, double breasted coat cut from tightly woven cotton, and the edit of designer trench coats and wool coats shows how far that shape now stretches, from the classic knee length cut to full length versions with sculpted sleeves. To style one, match the coat length to the hem underneath, tie the belt with intent instead of letting it hang, and size for the thickest knit you plan to wear beneath it. The worked examples in this guide come from the Cruise 2027 tailoring at Zimmermann at Coveti.

A shearling jacket is a jacket made from sheepskin with the wool left on, so the hide and its fleece work as a single warm layer, and the edit of designer shearling jackets and jackets at Coveti shows how far the shape has moved from the classic aviator. To style a cropped shearling jacket, pair it with a high rise lower half, keep the layers beneath it thin and let the texture carry the outfit. The worked examples here are from the Cruise 2027 collection at Zimmermann at Coveti.

A polo dress is one of the designer dresses cut with the collar and buttoned placket of a polo shirt, usually in knit, pique and jersey fabrics, at any length from mini to ankle. It is the most relaxed way to look put together. To style a polo dress, let the length decide the shoe, mark the waist with a belt if the skirt is full, and layer with a knit and a trench in cooler months. The new merino version from Zimmermann at Coveti shows how far the shape can travel.

A peplum jacket is a fitted jacket with a short flared panel that fans out from the waist over the hips, and the edit of designer peplum and boucle jackets at Coveti shows how much shape that small panel adds. Style one with a slim, high rise lower half, so the flare has a clean line to sit against, and keep volume in one place only. This season's worked examples come from the Cruise 2027 tailoring at Zimmermann at Coveti.

A lace bodysuit is a fitted lace top with a built in brief that fastens between the legs, sometimes set with opaque panels, so it stays smooth and tucked under whatever you wear below. Style it with a high waisted skirt, tailored trousers and jeans, and finish under a jacket. Choose the size by the torso length as much as the bust, and let one textured piece carry the outfit. The new black lace style from Zimmermann at Coveti is our worked example throughout.

To style a black lace dress, let the lace be the only texture at full volume, then choose shoes, jewellery and layers that sit quietly beside it: smooth leather, satin, gold and plain wool. Among designer lace dresses, black is the easiest to wear because it reads polished by day and formal at night with only a change of shoe. The Clash Cruise 2027 pieces from Zimmermann at Coveti give clear worked examples, from lace trim on silk to lace spliced through jersey.

To choose a wool coat, read the fibre label first, then the weave, then the cut; the edit of designer wool coats for women at Coveti runs from double faced blends to faux fur trimmed tailoring, and each one rewards that order of checks. Look for a high share of wool in the shell, a dense cloth that stops wind, a length that ends at a narrow point of your leg and enough room for a knit underneath. This season's worked examples come from the Cruise 2027 coats at Zimmermann at Coveti.

An applique dress is a dress decorated with shapes cut from fabric and stitched onto a base fabric, so the design sits on top of the cloth and adds texture. The word comes from the French "appliquer", meaning to apply. In 3D floral applique, the petals lift away from the dress, as in the current Zimmermann collection and our wider designer mini dresses edit.

The best summer wedding guest dress is a breathable, colourful dress that matches the dress code on the invitation: a floor length gown for black tie optional, a midi for cocktail and garden weddings, something light and loose for the beach. Choose silk, chiffon and linen for heat, and avoid white, ivory and cream. You will find current examples in the Zimmermann edit and our full range of designer dresses.