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Flower Hat + Button-Up Vest + Lace Blouse + Matching Corsage Another impossibly chic TV heroine, Hilary Bankss outfits are a treasure trove of 90s inspiration

First, make sure you find a style that fits you well

Yes, brown boots work well with black pants in business-casual, smart-casual, and casual settings

If you want to add some dimension to the get-up, layering a crop knit cardigan works wonders

The table below shows where the two codes part ways

All our favourite high street brands have their own take on the trend, from split-hem black styles to gingham picnic printed designs, but the key to success here is ensuring a close-fit throughout the thigh