At Petalura our #1 fashion rule is: Whatever you wear, wear it with confidence. #2 is: You’ll never go wrong with a pretty, absurdly easy-to-wear topper.

This short-sleeved version is a lazy day cocoon when you need something quick and effortless to jazz up a tee and jeans. And it morphs into something truly eye-catching when it finishes off an elegant black ensemble. In deep jewel tones and semisheer wool, we find that its generous overlapping cut suits women size 4 to 22, but with less overlap at the front in larger sizes. Hits at just about waist length on most people. Unlined; no pockets or closures.