Canine checks inevitably creep into our wardrobes during colder months, but this season it's all about a softer, less defined print.

Everything about the pattern says conservative, masculine and heritage so the trick is to balance it with anything that isn't.

If you go full throttle with a neutral shade like grey, you have the freedom to go all-out with colour-pops and feminine details, such as lace and silk.

Wary of looking too Cher Horowitz in Clueless? Add just a hint of houndstooth or herringbone via a statement bag, scarf or heels.