One jacket, five ways

Justifying the purchase of an investment piece often causes a spiral of deliberation otherwise reserved for major life decisions around marriage, babies and Gelato Messina flavours.

A winter jacket - such as this Saint Laurent blazer - is one such piece. We've saved you the grief, presenting five ways you can work it to give it a wardrobe MVP status worthy of the accompanying price tag.

For Sunday brunch with old friends
L-R: Clutch, $149, Moyna at asos.com; Jeans, $149, Country Road; Top, approx. $55, Topshop; Shoes, $199.95, Tony Bianco