Moody blues

Back to blue

Navy becomes our new black. Wear it top to toe or incorporate just a hint - it’s super-chic and timeless. Shoulders stay strong into the new season. Dress (R299) A-List; embellished bib necklace (R170) Sass Diva; navy tights (R29,95) Woolworths.

Take two

Combine pieces in a modern way: striking two-tone means double the impact. Polo neck (R199) Sonja von Mellenthin; gathered skirt (R295) Tart; bib necklace (R295) A-List; heels (R275) Rage, black tights (R59,95) Falke.

Heavy metal

Illuminate yourself with glitzy silver accessories and keep the rest of the look subtle. Side gathers instantly flatter and cover up any torso troubles. Grey dress (R295) Colleen Eitzen; black overlay (R295) Colleen Eitzen; neckpiece (R69,99) Mr Price; heels (R265) Rage; black tights (R59,95) Falke.

Tall order

Update simple tights by choosing a pair in a bright colour, or jazz up plain tights by adding embellishment and lace on top. Define your sexy waistline to enhance your curves. Lace top (R299) Thula Sindi; tights (R250) TWO; vintage belt (R150) Journey; heels (R129,95) Shoe City.

Glam rocks

The body-con trend can be tricky. If you’re larger on the bottom, then work the trend on top, and vice versa. Pile on stack bracelets for added impact. Teal top (R285) Terrence Bray; white skirt (R199) Thula Sindi; pink sash (R99) Thula Sindi; tights (R59,95) Falke; bracelets on left arm: jewelled cuff (R150) and pendant bangle (R150) both Sass Diva, pearl and diamanté bracelets (R220 for set) Tessa Design; on right arm: brass and diamanté bangle (R49,99) Mr Price; diamanté set (R220) Tessa Design; embellished cuff (R150) Sass Diva.

Do the bustle

Keep sequins to a trim - stay away from head-to-toe sparkle. This slinky bustle dress defines your shape and covers your hips at the same time. Bustle dress (R299) Non-European by Tarien Malherbe; sequinned belt (R299) Klûk CGDT; heels (R280) Never on a Sunday; tights (R59,95) Falke.

Colour composition

Bold colour can be kept elegant if you choose a timeless silhouette. An asymmetric dress or top shows off your shoulders and décolleté beautifully. Dress it up and add some glamour with diamanté accessories for nights out. Asymmetric dress (R299) Tart; diamanté belt (R298) Second Time Around; heels (R285) Second Time Around; tights (R59,95) Falke.