The stock markets may be floundering so what better investment to make than a winter coat? If you like to justify your purchases on a pounds-to-number-of-times-worn ratio, a quality coat is as good as gold; especially as it's the item most people will see you in from October to March.

There's nothing like a few well chosen accessories to melt away the years. If you wear them well and to suit your body shape, you'll look slimmer and younger and will ooze style. Here are a few simple tricks that will make accessories work for you.