The luxe leggings

MILLIE STEGNJAIC, 45, is an advanced skills teacher from london.

✢ Leggings are the perfect building block for your wardrobe. It’s worth going the extra mile and buying real leather if your weight doesn’t fluctuate (they will stretch with you).

✢ This 24/7 piece can be dressed up with a silky white shirt and heels, or add a chunky knit for day.

✢ Wear them just above your ankle bone, as you’ll want to avoid that overly long ruched effect, which looks dated. jumper, £79.95, sizes 8-20, Seasalt. Blouse, £119, sizes xs-l, Winser london. trousers, £399, sizes 8-18, Dom goor. Belt, £159.50, elliot Rhodes. trainers, £17.99, new look. Bag, £395, Meli Melo. earrings,

£19; and rings, £17.50 for a pack of 3, all accessorize >>

“Black leggings anchor a layered look. For leg lengthening, add a heeled ankle boot in the same colour”