FASHION: Dress for success in these tailored frocks
From metallics and peplums to houndstooth prints, office outfits don't need to be dowdy
Gold metallic lace peplum dress, £179, Ted Baker. Cross-body blue leather fold-over bag, £450, Aspinal of London. Black and silver cuff, £15, Marks & Spencer
Purple dress with Peter Pan collar, £169, Hobbs. Purple patent court shoes, £180; red patent iPad case, £75, both L.K Bennett. Purple and gold cuff, £65, Jaeger
Beige and black panel dress, £259, Max Mara at Fenwick. Blue and black leather shopper bag, £595, Aspinal of London. Choker necklace, £150, Jaeger. Court shoes, £49.99, Zara
Pink and black tweed shift dress, £245; zebra-print textured clutch, £275, both LK Bennett. Black and silver necklace, £15, Freedom at Topshop. Matte camel court shoes, £69.99, Zara
Monochrome dogtooth print V-neck dress, £39.95, Zara. Gold chain and pink diamanté cuff, £25, Freedom at Topshop. Beige and black clutch bag, £25, Oasis
Burgundy and black V-detail wool dress, £45, Marks & Spencer. Red leather tote bag, £275, L.K Bennett
Stylist: Antonia Kraskowski
Photographer: Simon Clemenger
Hair & make-up: Claire Ray using Bobbi Brown & Aveda hair care
Stylist assistant: Bridie Wilkins