Camilla and Marc blazer, $1081. Rolla’s jumper, $110. Paris Georgia Basics skirt, $360. Pascoes necklaces, $2999 (short) and $1399.

Grey doesn’t have to mean drab. The trick? Mix contrasting textures, like metallic suiting with chunky wool. If shorter lengths seem intimidating for the office, balance out your mini with a sharp blazer and go for a size bigger than usual – to avoid the skirt riding up.

Ingrid Starnes dress (worn as coat), $479. H&M Studio top, $50, and skirt, $129. Prada bag, $4600. Deadly Ponies scarf, $140. Dune London heels, $200. 

Keep prints wild and textures soft for an office-to-evening look, a sleek dress worn as a robe like this Ingrid Starnes number is the perfect night time addition. Stick within the same palette and you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the clashing prints you can get away with pairing.

Kate Sylvester coat, $799, and skirt, $479. Kowtow cardigan, $249. Pascoes ring (right hand), $899. Karen Walker rings (left hand, from top) $239, $109 and $239. Dune London heels, $180.

Bonnie and Clyde eat your heart out, this slick caramel two piece will have you killing it at the office. Instead of a shirt, try out a cardigan tucked into an A-line skirt for an instant workwear refresher.

Lonely top, $225. H&M Studio pants, $159. Stolen Girlfriends Club boots, $359. Storm belt (worn around neck), $129.

Let your silhouette do the talking from dusk till dawn in head-to-toe black. Flares are a flattering option, especially when worn with a relaxed peplum top – just add luxe in the form of a shiny leather handbag with gold hardware.

$129. Pascoes ring, $899. Right: Flash Jewellery ring, $239. Louis Vuitton bag, $6400. 

Gestuz jumper, $349. Camilla and Marc skirt, $601. Kathryn Wilson heels, $299. 

Select a hero shade from a print and let the rest of your get-up riff off that. Easy does it for days when nothing but a sweater at the office will do. Keep it polished with a printed maxi skirt and patent heels in an equally as barely-there shade. Accessories not needed for this laissez-faire look.

Workshop jumper, $169. H&M Studio skirt, $129. iPhone 7, $1629. Stylist’s own stockings.

Up the fashion ante with key accessories chosen to corroborate your story. No risk of red wine stains on girls night out here. Give oxblood a go next time you hit the town by pairing a daring mini with failsafe tights – bonus points if your device fits the colour palette too.

H&M coat, $299. Staple + Cloth dress, $259. Dune London heels, $200. Stylist’s own stockings. 

Opt for a pop at the ankle by wearing hyper-colour tights with an easy maxi dress in a dependable shade such as navy. A coat tossed over your shoulders will have you exiting the office with ease.