A Twist On Classics

Once you get your forever pieces right, you won’t look back. Our readers show you which key classics to invest in

The luxe leggings

ALISHA DANIELS, 34, from Midrand, is an office coordinator at a bank.

Leggings are the perfect building block for your wardrobe. There are fabulous leather-look options around, but it’s worth going the extra mile and buying real leather if your weight doesn’t fluctuate (they will stretch with you).

During the day, wear this 24/7 piece with an embellished chunky knit and heels, or slip into a silky white shirt when you want to dress it up more.

Wear them just above your ankles, as you’ll want to avoid the ruched effect from too-long leggings, which looks dated. Knit, R629, XS to XL, H&M. Leggings, R899, 4 to 16; bag, R599, both Forever New. Earrings, R160; brown-stone ring, R160, both Colette by Colette Hayman. Heels, R2 600, Ted Baker London

Black leather-look leggings anchor a layered look. To lengthen legs, add a heeled ankle boot in the same colour

The blazer

WENDY JANSEN VAN RENSBURG, 54, lives in Olivedale and is an accountant.

Forget black – a lighter version is much easier to pull off with jeans.