While tailoring remains structured, the focus shifts from the shoulders to the waist, with belted coats and fitted jackets, the latter balanced by pencil-slim or full ballerina skirts. Ladylike sleeves stop just above the wrist, while cropped pants reveal a well-turned ankle.

Dresses play a leading role, with a fitted, short-sleeved dress in beige wool worn over a fine polo-neck for the day; while two softer designs in silk showcase the season's key prints: a bold paisley pattern in rich burgundy and orange stands out on a neat shift, while a ribbon print twirls on a draped dress with a high, ruffled neck.