Treat yourself to a wardrobe reboot, find out where to buy ethical clothes for kids and step up to spring’s biggest footwear trend. Here are our top style tips for the week ahead…

Aoife, 26, loves to dress exuberantly and when she found this chinoiserie coat at her grandmother’s house, she fell in love with it. But what does it say about her?

Whether it’s cord or velvet, there is only one colour to wear this autumn. But keep it muted and don’t wear too much of it at the same time

The transition from summer to autumn has never been so ‘hot’. Keep ahead of the game with these key pieces, says Alice Fisher

It isn’t only chinless wonders who wear this timeless fabric. This year you’ll find it’s been given a fresh, modern twist

Sand, sea and sangrias beckon. To look good on your summer holidays, follow these simple rules – and express yourself, advises Rick Edwards

Dress in the new season’s black and white for an instantly neat look that covers a multitude of sartorial sins, says Alice Fisher

From bubblegum to raspberry, the palette’s most controversial colour is having its moment. So join in and experience la vie en rose, says Alice Fisher

This summer, necklines have all but disappeared. Here’s how you can channel the Brigitte Bardot look, says Alice Fisher

On the whole men should keep their toes hidden. But if you want to wriggle them in the sun, here are your options, says Rick Edwards

Eco fashion shrugged off its frumpy image long ago. Now ethics and aesthetics come together, says Alice Fisher

From splodgy paint effects to cool classics, any shade of blue is the best colour for summer, says Alice Fisher

Beach ready or not, getting your body out for summer is a tad less stressful if you have the right swimwear, writes Alice Fisher

The 70s craft look is back in a riot of gorgeous colours and neat stitching. Time to get out your sewing kit, writes Alice Fisher

The right kit can turn a formidable athletic challenge into a chance to rock the latest in lightweight outdoor chic, says Rick Edwards

It is the sensible choice for anyone who wants to wear lace. And this time around broderie anglaise is in every colour, too, writes Alice Fisher

A wedding invitation is the perfect excuse to buy yourself a summer outfit – but don’t outshine the bride, Alice Fisher recommends

The summer’s coming so it must be polka dot time... Only this year, far from being itsy bitsy, dots are big and bold, says Alice Fisher

Colourful abstract patterns on modern simple pieces… the new season’s boldest trend will put you in the frame, says Alice Fisher

Leather’s classier cousin may be a colossal pain to look after, but aficionados know it’s worth it, says Rick Edwards