Has your style changed over the decades? 
Funnily enough, I don’t think my style has changed that dramatically. I’ve always worn jeans and trainers, jumpsuits and mannish jackets.  This is what I like to call Gentlewoman Style. The older I get, the more I appreciate this androgynous approach, where everything is carefully considered but nothing looks too “done”.

Do you have a “go to look” or item of clothing that you wear, if you have an important meeting or a situation where you want to feel empowered?
I usually reach for my ‘Once in a Lifetime’ Céline tuxedo jacket, bought for the launch of my first book and worn on practically every special occasion since (often with jeans or black Cigarette pants).

Do you have an item of clothing that you have owned for over 20 years? 
Yes. Levi’s 501’s.

Latest trends…
Dislike…Over-the-knee boots. As worn by Dick Whittington, Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman and Kim Kardashian; take your pick. No, don’t.
Like…Sportswear and sneakers. I love the relaxation of dress codes and the fact that sneakers and sports-inspired clothing have become part of everyday-wear. I take a zero-tolerance approach to sore feet and there’s a chapter in my latest book Know Your Style on Fancy Flats – how to wear comfy shoes and sneakers.

What item of clothing do you think every woman should own no matter what her age?
A good pair of jeans. I’m a Denim Dame and jeans are the mainstay of an everyday outfit.♥

-Alyson Walsh