No longer just a colour set aside for breezy sundresses, white continues its reign into the colder months too with winter whites taking control of our wardrobes. Whether you wear yours with daytime denim or integrate it with splashes of black, navy, gold or grey, white is the cleaner, fresher-looking hue that will brighten both your style and your mood. If you're brave enough (and not near any dirty little mitts) head-to-toe white has a sophisticated air to it. It speaks old-school style without trying too hard.

A crisp white blouse teamed with white trousers is a look that French women know only too well. Add a great belt, bag and jewellery and you'll be turning heads in no time.