I’m really excited that some designers are reinventing the classic business suit. This coming season there is a move towards more tailored lines, slimmer silhouettes and more figure-conscious co-ordinates.

Turtlenecks and tunic tops are fitted, blouses are buttoned to the neck and tucked in to pencil skirts and cropped pants – creating a streamlined silhouette. Gone are slouchy tops and bulky, pleated trousers, although Chloe and Celine still style voluminous wide-legged pants.

I loved Paul Smith’s take on the suit (top left) – I saw this in a cobalt-blue colour in Las Vegas recently. I’m loving the shorter length pant which is tapered in towards the ankle – a great style to finish with smart heels. The feel with this is that it’s crisp yet relaxed, ready for business but not intimidating.

Don’t these blue Vince Camuto slimline pants (bottom left) work well to show off super heels! Here, the jacket is cropped at the waist.

Calvin Klein (right) updates the suit with a pop of colour and a loosely structured jacket –