It’s your company's annual dinner, aka a prime opportunity to send your boss a subliminal message that *cough, cough* ‘yes, I am ready for that promotion’. The first step? #dressforsuccess with understated sophistication. For the guys, this means modern tailoring, expertly dressed down with trainers and a knit (‘oh, this old thing? It’s Canali’), and for her: Diane von Furstenberg’s contemporary take on the knitted twinset, recast in a rainbow of ‘I’m over here’ stripes. As for that promotion? You can thank us later.

Preparing your home for the upcoming flurry of guests requires endless list making, extended bouts of procrastination (just one more episode of Nirvana in Fire 2?) and elevated loungewear that’s ready to greet any unexpected visitors in fine style. Loose-fitting silk separates are the order of the day (and night) – we love Ann Demeulemeester’s languid monochrome stripes and Gucci’s chinoiserie shirt. Because with a to-do list as long as yours, there’s no time for outfit changes. 

Whether your journey home involves a plane, train or hovercraft (OK, unlikely), one thing’s for certain: comfort is key. Because, let’s face it, there’s enough to contend with on your commute without grappling with stiff collars and restrictive waistbands. Our answer? Luxe knitwear packed with personality to liven up your journey, from Gucci’s loved-up pullover to Burberry’s crocheted cricket jumper. And relax…

It’s the highlight on every New Year calendar – a chance to eat, drink and unwind with your nearest and dearest. Whether that involves a home-cooked banquet or dinner out, an outfit that leaves plenty of room for seconds is paramount. Enter Ganni’s louche yet oh-so-chic floral two-piece and Off-White’s suitably baggy checked shirt (available exclusively at Selfridges). Dinner is served. 

Come February 16, start the New Year the right way – kitted out in Burberry’s new-season outerwear, naturally. With the iconic check now out from the shadows and stealing the limelight, it’s the perfect all-weather companion for your New Year’s Day stroll (trust Burberry to make plastic-fantastic outerwear this irresistibly covetable). PS: we know a good luck mascot who’d love to join you on your jaunt. Wagging tail included. 

Now that you’ve won over your boss with your sartorial prowess, it’s time to do the same with your extended family. There’s nothing like showing you’ve had a good year with a swish new outfit. For her, we say, keep it smart with a prim blouse and floral dress pairing; for him: Givenchy red checks to keep the traditionalists in your family happy. Then sit back and enjoy the endless cups of tea and Aunty Wang’s famous rice dumplings.