Tucked into trousers for work, open over a tank for the weekend, knotted at the waist with jeans. A slightly oversized cut in quality cotton outlasts any trend.

Not too wide, not too slim. Mid-rise in black or navy, in structured twill or light wool. Office, dinner, and everything between.

Skip the corporate grey. Plum, khaki, or textured ecru does the same job but actually says something. Throw it over a t-shirt and jeans and you look put together without trying.

The ones you reach for every Saturday. Straight or slim, dark wash, no distressing. They dress up better than you'd think with the right top and shoes.

Not your couch sweater. A fitted knit in ecru, camel, or grey that works under a blazer or on its own. Ribbed or textured fabrics add interest without being loud.

Work meeting at 10am, drinks at 8pm. Midi length, clean lines, a fabric that doesn't wrinkle in your bag. Solid colour only. Prints limit your pairing options.

For the 8 months of the year when it's not freezing but you still need a layer. A classic trench in beige or khaki. Or suede if that fits your style better.

Not the three-pack from the supermarket. Heavy cotton, a good neckline, properly fitting on the shoulders. White or black. You'll wear it 100 times.

Your weekend uniform. Linen, light twill, or soft denim. Sneakers or sandals. The comfort of joggers, the look of actual trousers.

Structured enough for work, relaxed enough for the weekend. Medium size, neutral colour, crossbody or shoulder strap. The bag you grab without thinking.