yellow floral mini dress Kaelyn Gather - doll silhouette in a warm yellow and white floral print Floral Chiffon Ruffle Mini Dress

If you've ever spent several hours down on hands and knees gardening in a boned corset - and I have - you'd start to understand

With open back prom dresses you can create the ultimate hourglass figure because the front of the dress will hug your curves and the skirt will flow elegantly from where the back stops

Photography: Gregory Michael King The 1950s velvet cape that started its life as a coat goes with absolutely everything in my wardrobe and is my number one piece in autumn

White Egyptian cotton, light weight

This made-to-measure double-breasted blazer is designed for the modern gentleman who values sophistication without sacrificing comfort

Fresh droppings mean birds are using the area now, not last month