The Dictator | Style guru talks overhauling hairdos and getting your gilet on

The Dictator: You mean a long vest? It's not just your clothes that are embarrassing. The sleeveless coat, sleeveless jacket, or gilet peaked last autumn, but it's still around. Alexander Wang's gorgeous wool vest in camel is perfect for layering (HK$6,340; www.netaporter.com). For HK$609, there's Topshop's version in a camel, double-face jersey with raw edges (59 Queens Road Central). The Olivia Waterfall belted, sleeveless coat is a steal at HK$242 (www.boohoo.com) or try Vince's failsafe long drape crepe vest with tie in grey or off-white (HK$2,800; Lane Crawford). Sleeveless trench coats are also popular, such as: Victoria Beckham's white, double-breasted wool twill design in cream (HK$20,282; www.netaporter.com); River Island's beige, structured, sleeveless trench (HK$902; www.riverisland.com); and Tracy Reese's in black stretch cady (HK$3,734.67; www.nordstrom.com). The raison d'etre of a transitional piece like this is layering for a change in seasons, so shop now and wear it later over a summer dress (we prefer a longer skirt hem to avoid flasher associations).