Six of the Best campaign cover-ups

Spring jackets and cardigans have been election trail must-have for the would-be first ladies. Stephanie Smith selects from the High Street and online.

Navy blue two-button jacket

FROM: Jesire, 0207 420 4450 or www.jesire.net

PRICE: 129

COMMENT: Neat and sweet but still businesslike, in woven fabric with pleated trim detail on lapels, cuffs and pockets. White buttons lift it.

SUITS: Slim to medium.

KEY ACCESSORY: White peep-toe platforms, 29.50, Limited Collection at Marks & Spencer.

Best CLASSIC BUY

Red linen pintuck jacket

FROM: Marks & Spencer

PRICE: 29.50

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COMMENT: Light but substantial linen fabric, with nipped-in waist,

to add injection of snappy colour to outfits – try over nude

shift dress.

SUITS: Slender and petites.

KEY ACCESSORY: Nude leather peep-toe platform shoes, 81, Littlewoods.com

Best BOLD BUY

Yellow cropped collarless jacket

FROM: Jesire

PRICE: 139

COMMENT: A bit flashy but great minimalist cut and a lovely shape to wear over floaty dresses and skirts or tailored trousers.

SUITS: Straight and apple shapes.

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KEY ACCESSORY: Embellished leather wedges, 45, Portfolio at Marks & Spencer.

Best SPECIAL OCCASION BUY

Navy blue flower decorated cardigan

FROM: Laura Ashley

PRICE: 60

COMMENT: Lovely little cardigan with the embroidered daisy embellishment on the collar, great to wear over floral print dresses.

SUITS: All shapes and sizes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Black suede peep-toe shoe, 45, Marks & Spencer.

Best ALL PURPOSE BUY

Red bat-sleeve cardigan

FROM: GIVe at Harrogate and Sheffield

PRICE: 49

COMMENT: Wonderful shape, very flattering and great detail with the zip and the gathers, this is ideal to wear with jeans or over black slim trousers or skirt.

SUITS: All shapes and sizes, especially curvy.

KEY ACCESSORY: Slingback wood wedge, 59.99, from Schuh.

Best CASUAL BUY

Yellow frill front cardigan

FROM: Rocha.JohnRocha at Debenhams

PRICE: 30

COMMENT: Frilly and sweet, albeit in a slightly sickly yellow colour that looks like a bee.

SUITS: Slim to medium and apple shapes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Blush suede bow peep-toe, 95, Oli.co.uk

Best SEASON BUY