After the decadence of December it’s time to give your party shoes a rest and get back to work.

Shed the fussy layers of the festive season and choose a wardrobe with clean lines and simple tailoring.

Dress to impress and get noticed by your boss for all the right reasons by choosing punchy colours paired with fresh whites and creams.

But minimal dressing doesn’t have to be basic. Colourblocking and statement tie details add the right amount of interest and luxurious fabrics create a polished finish.

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ASOS, pleated colour block skirt, £35

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Dorothy Perkins Jewellery, snake and tube necklace, £12.50

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Hobbs, Aerona coat, £269

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Cadenzza, Joyeau Des Mers earrings, £49

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Hobbs, Angie blouse, £129

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Marks & Spencer, Per Una jacket, £79, in store February

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Cath Kidston, mini leather handbag, £85

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Hobbs, Layton waterfall coat, £399

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Phase Eight, Nicola fit and flare dress, £150

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Phase Eight, Valentine jacket, £99

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River Island, skirt, £35

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Topshop pale pink satin wrap blouse £45 in store March

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Topshop mustard paper-bag waist midi skirt £45

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