Industrial revolution

Street smart

This fluid, luxe look is comfy and џber-stylish - modernise a ’70s-inspired silhouette with a floppy hat (yes, really!), and add a slinky maxi skirt to give your chunky coat a glam edge. Hat (R160) Foschini, coat (R1999) Mari and Me, skirt (R1900) Klûk CGDT, scarf (R299) Slick, sling bag (R279) Queue Shoes, lace-up boots (R499) Zoom

Boy’s club

No need to borrow from the boys: tweed overcoats, blazers and dinner jackets are all over this season’s rails, so he doesn’t have to share! Pull up your sleeves for extra attitude. Coat (R599,95) Foschini, blazer (R350) Second Time Around, lace top (R340) Lolavie at D3 Fab, belt (R299) Slick, tights (R250) Truworths, wedges (R699) Fuchsia, spectacles (R1920) Prada at Luxottica

Futurista

A crisp white shirt and stylish tapered trousers are essential for a versatile work wardrobe. Update them seasonally with an investment coat - this winter we salute military-inspired touches. Coat (R2399) Mari and Me, shirt (R199) Woolworths, scarf (R200) and cummer-bund (R200) Second Time Around, pants (R499) Phenomena at YDE, ankle boots (R399) Slick

Cape of storms

The latest cover-up option? A sophisticated cape. (It’s not just for crusaders any more!) Gilt finishes like multiple zips add an industrial edge, while a skin-tight textured pencil skirt defines your figure. Cape (R2200) Avant, poloneck (R199) Woolworths, skirt (R899) Meuse at Stuttafords, belt (R1596) Missibaba, gloves (R180) Foschini, boots (R349) Shoe City

Urban jungle

Tone down animal print with soft shades of grey. And did we mention the must-have lip colour? Find your perfect red and wear it with confidence! Coat (R1999) Slick, jersey dress (R320) Truworths, sling bag (R799) Fuchsia, boots (R2999) Mari and Me

Back to black

Shift dresses are so underrated. Go for a geometric effect in mod two-tone - it draws the eye in and makes your waist appear smaller. To give your silhouette shape, belt your coat. Coat (R895) Mishah, dress (R790) Thula Sindi, heels (R340) Truworths