Is there anything more enduring – or chic – than black? Choose wool tailored coats, kitten heels and super-soft knits in the classic colour …

Sequinned trousers, €54.99, at H&M.

Bonjour sailor top, €110; www.maisonlabiche.com.

Le Bisou Perle embellished taffeta handbag, Jacquemus, €650; www.net-a-porter.com.

Leather Mary Jane flats, €125, at COS.

Brent oversized wool coat in black, €450; www.rouje.com.

Ribbed button dress, €69.99, at Mango.

Knitted cardigan, €180; www.balzac-paris.com.

Triangle cashmere wool scarf, €99; www.arket.com.

Satin butterfly bow bumps, €325; www.ganni.com.

Collared mohair-blend bouclé cardigan, Co, €1,315; www.matchesfashion.com.