Like it or not, jumpsuits are back in fashion, a utilitarian throwback that seems to be catching on amongst style watchers.

The best are those that don’t look like rudimentary boiler suits, but more streamlined in dark colours and forgiving fabrics. This one in dark denim is from Whistles and should be easy to slip on and off with a measure of cool insouciance, deep pockets being a must.

It costs €310 and can be found in Irish stockists House of Fraser and Brown Thomas or online at whistles.com, where one in black silk organza is an evening alternative.

Deirdre McQuillan