Fashion Q&A: A bag that says fashion but means business?

There are plenty of options for throwing over your shoulder should you need to.

New label The Way has the bonus of being very affordable, $79.99

Starting with the assumption you don’t need to lug around a laptop, gym gear and KeepCup every day, there are plenty of options for throwing over your shoulder should you need to. Look for styles that have a fashion edge in interesting colours or with attractive hardware and detailing, which means they’ll work equally well at the office or after-work drinks. There are great examples from Oroton (oroton.com.au), Rylan (rylan.studio), Mark Cross, Loewe, Marni, Wandler and Chloe (net-a-porter.com). New label The Way has the bonus of being very affordable (pictured, $79.99, theway.com.au).

This one in eye-popping pink from Rebecca Vallance will make even the coldest days seem brighter, $320

Can you suggest a new skirt?

In the slipstream of the slip dress comes the slip skirt. This ’90s staple is back in animal print options and every colour imaginable. You’ll find them from entry-level to luxury, from Sussan (sussan.com.au), Lee Mathews (leemathews.com.au), Zara (zara.com.au), Sportsgirl (sportsgirl.com.au), Raey (matchesfashion.com), Rixo (rixo.co.uk), Vince, Cami NYC and Bernadette (net-a-porter.com). This one in eye-popping pink from Rebecca Vallance will make even the coldest days seem brighter (pictured, $320, rebeccavallance.com). Through these winter months, top off with a snuggly knit. Come spring, just lighten up.