Week-end

Constantly flitting between indoors and out, warm and cold, day and night. Pack items that can be worn in different combinations and easily be taken off whilst out and about. A T-shirt, a shirt, a jumper, a jacket and a waterproof.

If it gets very cold you’ll be able to layer up. If it’s mild a jumper will do. If it’s warmer than expected you can stop at a T-shirt. But maybe you’re the chilly type? 

If you head to the mountains don’t forget to pack warm things. A pair of jeans, a cashmere crewneck, a wool turtleneck must all make the cut as well as long socks over the calf.

Don’t forget those handsome calf-leather boots and a quilted parka tailored in a technical fabric. You’ll be pleased you didn’t.

Feel the sun for a change. Show your arms, get your legs out, just keep your thighs to yourself (bermuda shorts = above the knee). Cotton by day, and chinos in the evening with a light knit and a softly tailored unlined jacket.

If a shirt is called for, make it a stripe or a check - just never short sleeved. Espadrilles over flip-flops. Or even better, a pair of white canvas tennis shoes or beige derbies (in suede!).