Designers have taken the economic climate to heart, and grown-up, functional – but certainly not dull – clothes are the inspiring result, says Sarah Mower
1 Find a sculptural dress
Fashion has rediscovered the little black dress and its versatility. Some are stark and modern, others catch the curvy Fifties vibe. Make sure it hits below the knee.
Designer: wool Anvers dress (on model), £1,225, RM by Roland Mouret, at
Net-a-Porter.com.
High street (inset): black polyester/viscose dress, £85, French Connection; 0844 557 3285