Short and sleek bobs are one of the biggest beauty trends of the year, as evidenced by the large number of stylish women who’ve gone for the chop: Penelope Cruz, Jennifer Lopez, Lizzo and America Ferrera among them. We’ve spoken at length about how to smooth them, cut them and take care of them, but the question of what outfits best accentuate the bob has so far gone unanswered.

As we now know, our hair and clothing work symbiotically when it comes to creating an all-round look. “Hair plays a significant role in our fashion choices. Its colour, texture and style have the power to influence the clothing we select,” Antonio Corral Calero, global creative director of haircare brand Moroccanoil, previously told Stylist. So, it makes sense that a statement hair shape, such as a bob, will only intensify this effect.

To find out which wardrobe tweaks make the cropped cut seem even more stylish, we asked five hair stylists for their top fashion tips. Their answer? Pay plenty of attention to necklines, shades and silhouettes. And they even added examples. What more could we ask for?

But first, as Olaplex ambassador Tom Smith stresses: “Bobs tend to fall into two main categories – those that hero sharpness and precision and those that are more textured and carefree. It’s worth considering which one yours falls into when deciding how to complement or balance your look.” Once that is sorted, it’s time to start styling.

Have a bob haircut? These are the wardrobe tweaks you should be turning to