The leggings the fashion pack are queuing up to wear this autumn

But don’t forget this season’s other essential leg-wear – the glossy leggings.

Championed by – who else – Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen for months now, they’re the easiest way to tap into the Bad Girl trend that we promise you’ll be sporting until spring. And no, those matte cotton numbers left over from last year simply won’t cut it – the only way to wear your leggings right now is slick and shiny. Naturally there are already some front runners that the fashion pack are racing to get their hands on.

Mary-Kate’s favourite pair are made by cool U.S. brand Kova&T – they’ve also been spotted on Kate Moss, Mischa Barton and Rihanna. Simple and super stylish, the ‘Oxy’ leggings (£85) are hitting Bunnyhug.co.uk on Monday but are available to pre-order now – we suggest that you get in there fast. Oh, and they’re also offering up a pair of black lace leggings, perfect if you’re planning to channel the Prada vibe this autumn.

If you’re looking for a classic-with-a-twist then set your sights on the Black Rat leggings (£99) from our favourite Antipodean brand, Sass and Bide. Ruched all the way up the sides, they were not originally intended to go on sale but they caused such a stir when they hit the catwalks at Australian Fashion Week that they’ve become the highlight of the collection. Those in the know have been counting down the days until they hit stores over here and now the wait is over – the Black Rats are heading into Urban Outfitters right now and are already selling out fast on Net-a-Porter.com.

If you want to get in on the act without splashing too much cash, never fear. Topshop have, naturally produced a must have