It may seem a little incongruous, given the state of the economy, to be honing in on all things Wall Street. But rest easy – this reverse shift towards masculine tailoring, power dressing and ostentatious statement pieces is more about the return of Gordon Gecko to cinemas next month in Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps than paying homage to the bankers slugging it out in Manhattan's modern-day financial district.
Shopping the trend: Wall Street
A well-tailored trouser suit is your first step to nailing this trend.
Otis tailored jacket, £179, Reiss
Atlanta tailored trousers, £95, Reiss
Shopping the trend: Wall Street
Soften the harsh angles of a masculine suit with a bold silk shirt.
Blue Luxury Judith Women's Shirt, £195, Thomas Pink
Shopping the trend: Wall Street
A modern power-dressing staple has to be the statement handbag. No one who wants to channel this look should be without one.
Oversized Mulberry Alexa, £895, Mulberry
Shopping the trend: Wall Street
To take yourself back in time, shun your Blackberries and iPhones for a fancily bound paper diary.
Smythson Diary, £225, Net-a-porter
Shopping the trend: Wall Street
Manly tailoring goes hand in hand with ultra sexy accessories, particularly when it comes to high heels.
Jimmy Choo red patent peep-toes, £395, Net-a-porter
Shopping the trend: Wall Street
Dresses that hug the body can also work – particularly if the print is a call to the wild.
Animal Jacquard Dress, £75.00, Whistles
Shopping the trend: Wall Street
Leather accessories, such as a pair of studded gloves, keep the look fresh – and your hands warm.
ASOS Dents Leather Stud Detail Gloves, £55.00, ASOS
Shopping the trend: Wall Street
Waistcoats look tres put together, worn over a camisole or shirt – or neither.
Waistcoat, £176, Matches
Shopping the trend: Wall Street
There's no need to permanently borrow your man's coat when the temperature plummets. Some of these high street finds are a steal.
TopShop belted boyfriend coat, £75, TopShop
Shopping the trend: Wall Street
Some of the more daring among us might want to go all out on this trend – and for this we salute you. Look for spikes, mamouth shoulders and good tailoring. Good luck!
David Koma Jacket With Zip Detail, £2835.00, Browns