STANDS TO ATTENTION
WITHOUT EVEN TRYING

Some pieces make an entrance before you have said a word. Vivienne is one of them. The long, fitted line, the neat stand collar and the row of gold buttons give it the poise of an officer's coat, while the soft, faded blue keeps it relaxed enough for a Tuesday. Throw it over jeans and the simplest outfit suddenly looks like a decision.

WHY THE VIVIENNE?

• Gold buttons and fine trim: A row of gold buttons, decorative braid and neat shoulder detailing give it a proper military look. It is the kind of detail that turns heads in the queue at the café.
  
  
• Shaped at the waist: Seams run down the front and back to follow your figure, so it nips in at the waist and then falls in a long, flowing line. Flattering from every angle.
  
  
• A collar that frames the face: The stand collar sits neatly at the neck, smart buttoned up or left open over a blouse or a fine knit.
  
  
• Pockets and turned cuffs: Patch pockets for your phone and keys, and turned up cuffs that add a relaxed finish when you roll the sleeves.
  
  
• Soft faded blue, sizes XS to 4XL: A gentle, worn in blue that goes with white, cream, black and every shade of denim you own. It is a fitted cut, so take your usual size, or one up if you plan to layer a jumper beneath.