Fit For Survival.

Black is definitely back. And, the rails at Churchill Square are looking decidedly monochrome.

This season is a collosal cauldron of colliding styles. Sleek tailoring meets remixed post-punk meets the dying embers of New Romance with the odd 1950's echo thrown in for good measure.

The workwear look is serious. Let's face it - all this economic gloom and uncertainty is making us all a little less impulsive these days and it can be especially hard to walk tall in the office.

But, a little more confidence and dressing to impress will ensure your boss knows you mean business and may help you to distance your own head from the proverbial chopping block. It's all about survival of the fittest!

But it's not just in the office that we're darkening down our act - relaxing with friends or out on the tiles, we're also using a few well-chosen pieces from Churchill Square to look smarter, sleeker and ready to take on the big bad world.

Black Stripe Asymmetric Jacket
The key to staying in play at work is looking the part. Dazzle them in asymmetrical style with this fabulous black jacket from Miss Selfridge. With its skillful tailoring, capable striped pattern and daring feminine contours, you will turn heads and make sure yours doesn't roll.

Black Vintage Cornelli Tailored Jacket.
Vamp up in vintage with this fantastic black jacket from the Butterfly collection by Matthew Williamson for Debenhams. With its sleek cornelli inspired embroidery from lapel to cuff, front loop fastening and classic lines, this stunner is all about the little things. A truly distinctive addition to your next grown-up occasion!

Black Organic Denim Jeans.
They're smart, they're casual and we can all go a little greener with the help of these new black organic jeans by John Rocha, also at Debs. Made with 100% organic cotton, this dashing denim has been created with a sustainable sense of fashion in mind. Boot cut with contrast stitching, they're become one of our favorite wardrobe staples.

Classic Leather Jacket by Zara.
Zara leathers are becoming legendary for their chameleon ability to top off a day-wear outfit and then, when the sun come down, seamlessly change in to something altogether more racey. Take this season's Jimmy Dean style classic for example; it would rock the boardroom (a; if you've got the guts and b; don't work in insurance) but would be equally maxxed-out in a tight and intimate club. There again, you could throw on some old jeans and trainers and wander round Churchill Square. That's what we call Versatile!

Black Corset Mesh Prom Dress.
There is a new little black dress in town...and she just stepped out of a gas-guzzling Chevvy! Wrap yourself in whimsy in playful prom style with this black corset baby doll dress from Miss Selfridge. Sheer black mesh over cream underlayer will create the illusion of sexy shadow and charming innocence...

Black Shadow Stripe Blouse.
Frilly is fun in this shadow stripe blouse from Miss Selfridge. Wear it with a tunic by day to the office and with nothing but your knickers at night. Ruffle power and versatility all rolled into one makes giving into this feminine purchase impulse a downright no-brainer.

Black Patent Strappy Sandal.
We've got your number with this must-have black patent sandal. Stappy and seductive, this pumps a platform posterchild for sexy. So answer the phone, your inner femme fatale is calling.