It’s time to hark back to an era of true glamour. Think nipped-in waists, pencil skirts and 2-piece suits.

Accessories are the real key to this trend – hair bands, long gloves and structured ladylike bags – will help inject a touch of  the ‘40s into any outfit.

Exbury brogue Hobbs £149

Jane Norman pencil skirt £30

Accessorize fascinator £30

Grey Dogtooth cardigan monsoon £55

Accessorize hat £26

M&S Per una Wide Bow Shift £49.50