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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.
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