Navy Blooms

The best thing about a V-neck is the way it draws attention straight up to the face - and with this little number, that means it's the centre of attention no matter which room you're swanning into. There's more than a hint of baroque here, but it's paired with a painterly finish that makes it feel modern and wearable too - a tricky line to walk, but somehow this piece manages it with ease.

The cut is straight at the hem, with wide sleeves that flare just enough to soften those sharp shoulders and leave you looking relaxed but beautifully put together. It's the sort of cut that's going to be as comfortable as your favourite tee, but is able to fool anyone into thinking you put in some real effort. And that's all any of us are looking for, isn't it? A little bit of trickery in our wardrobes so we don't have to try quite so hard.