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Cream check cotton sweater, pounds 69, John Smedley, from S Fisher, Burlington Arcade, London W1, enquiries: 0171 580 5075. Black trousers, pounds 44.99, Farah, from Way In, Harrods, London SW1; Arc, 9-11 Duncan St, Leeds, enquiries: 01376 502345. White leather loafers, pounds 37.99, Ravel, 184-188 Oxford Street, London W1, enquiries: 0171 631 0224

Orange V-neck cashmere sweater, pounds 95, Brora, 344 Kings Road, London SW3, mail order: 0171 352 3697. Burberry check pencil skirt, pounds 85, Burberry, 18-22 Haymarket, London SW1, enquiries: 0171 930 3343. Beige leather mules, pounds 234, Karena Shuessler, available from Harrods, Knightsbridge, London SW1