You’ve had your fill of turkey and have just about recovered from New Year’s Eve, but now it’s time to go back to work. If you’ve got today off, we suggest using the time you’ll probably spend on the sofa to plan an outfit for tomorrow that’ll look like you mean business. Nobody has to know you’re still in holiday mode.

Let’s start with the basics. A well-cut grey suit is a failsafe in your working week wardrobe and its familiarity will give you a welcome bit of reassurance as you gear yourself up for your first week back. Pick one in a tailored fit such as Moss 1851 . Cut with a natural shoulder line and a narrower waist, it’ll streamline your silhouette even if you did clear the house out of mince pies last week. The 2-piece suit will always look sharp but adding a waistcoat will give you two benefits. Firstly, it’ll make you look particularly pulled-together but it’ll also add an extra layer of warmth until the office heating kicks back in after the holidays.

Grey will go with any colour so if you’re feeling optimistic, plump for a shirt in an uplifting shade. Feeling like you need a bit of comfort to ease you back into work? If your office dress code allows it, try layering something smart but snug like a roll neck merino jumper under your suit jacket. Our advice is to stick to the classics and pair your suit with a crisp white shirt and an elegant blue tie. Finish your look off with polished shoes and the new pair of socks that you’ve inevitably received and you’re good to go.

SHOP THE LOOK

Congratulations – you’ve just about made it through to the end of the working year. The only thing that stands between you now and a day or two off to relax (and eat your weight in trimmings) is what can be one of the most stressful journeys of the year. Whether you’re travelling to be with family, visiting friends or even jetting off for a welcome bit of sunshine, we suggest getting organised before the clock hits home-time on your last working day so you’re ready to take on the great winter migration like a pro.

STEP 1 – DO YOUR CHECKS

That’s check in, check flight status or departure boards and check you’ve got all your liquids pre-packed to save the security scrabble later.

STEP 2 – KEEP YOUR TRAVEL DOCS HANDY

Take a moment now to stash your travel documents along with your passport and credit cards in a streamlined travel wallet, like this leather DKNY version. Go a step further and make sure it’s in prime place at the top of your hand luggage or in a zipped compartment. You’ll sail through ticket checks later while lesser organised folk keep everyone else waiting as they do the last-minute dig around.

STEP 3 – DON’T FORGET A WINTER WARMER

Unless you’re one of the lucky ones heading to the sunshine, you’re going to need to remember to pack something that’s both warm and stylish to wear to family lunches, on countryside walks and on air-conditioned planes and trains. Even if you are heading south for the winter, this Moss London cable knit jumper in winter white will keep you in a festive mood as those around you lose their cool at the airport.

As for the rest of your outfit, we’re not suggesting you need to don your smartest suit for the travelling, but looking like you’ve not just rolled off the sofa is only polite to everyone else on this journey with you. As Moss 1851 grey pea coat will smarten up comfy travelling clothes and is also neat enough to sling over an arm or pack away when you overheat in one of the many queues you’ll inevitably encounter between you and your destination.

STEP 4 – TURN YOUR OUT-OF-OFFICE ON

Enjoy the warm feeling as you turn your OOO on and your computer off for the year. Bon voyage!