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Instead of blending into the backdrop of her look, as a black shoe would have done too easily, Laura's red pair welcomed a vibrant pop of colour, adding dimension and intention to an otherwise understated outfit

The single-button blazer nips in at the waist before releasing into a clean, structured line, while the matching straight-leg trousers fall to a precise ankle-grazing length

The key is choosing the right fabric weight and avoiding overly structured shoulders for a relaxed silhouette

Its never a Colour of the Year because its the lack-of-colour of every year the shade that wont clash, wont add pounds, and wont tell tales when you pour a glass of Rioja down yourself