We may not get all four seasons here, but that doesn’t mean you can’t step out in the latest Fall Winter styles. Here are four ways you can update your look
It’s summer all year ‘round in Singapore, but that’s still no excuse to go traipsing down Orchard Road in shorts and flip flops. If you’re guilty of falling back on this zero-effort combo (and really, aren’t we all), it’s now time to break out of that comfort zone. Swap Spring Summer’s breezy florals and flatforms for four of this season’s most wearable Fall trends. Need help? Check out our guide below.
How to… Pull off statement metallics (without looking like a disco ball)
The trick to wearing metallics can be summed up in three words: keep. it. simple. Yes, it’s an oxymoron, but the focus should be on a single statement piece – any more than that, and you’ll look like a magpie gone loco.
Wear it like this: We can almost hear the collective groans on this one. Just how does someone pull off a shiny fringe skirt? Easy. It’s all about making it less “intergalactic disco” with “down-to-earth” staples. Tone it down by pairing the skirt with a basic white tee and then punctuating your look with strong black accents. If you’re feeling extra bold, then throw in a bright splash of colour for good measure. Warning – shrinking violets need not apply.
How to… Make power dressing sexy
The term “power dressing” may be infamously associated with shoulder pads and no-nonsense pants suits, but the Fall Winter runways have introduced a parade of sharp and sexy suits that will bring you from the boardroom to a night about town. Watch out, Hillary Clinton!
Wear it like this: The cut of your suit matters, above all else. Those blessed with an Amazonian frame can opt for this season’s loose and boxy style – well, lucky you. As for the rest of us, you can’t go wrong with one that tapers at the waist. Got a Tinder date after work? Slip on a sexy sheer bodysuit and stilettos, and turn up the heat with hot red lips.
How to… Update velvet
Once synonymous with royalty, velvet has been a perennial Fall Winter fixture. However, this flamboyant material isn’t for the faint-hearted, as it takes a certain je nais se quois to make it work. Is it any wonder that it’s a hit with charismatic rock legends Mick Jagger and the late (great) Prince?
Wear it like this: Velvet can look kitsch, so you’ll want to invest in a piece that will never go out of style. A cool motorcycle jacket (which you can drape over your shoulders when it gets warm), is a safe bet. Pair it with straight-cut jeans, round sunnies and a leather backpack for a touch of street cred.
How to… Make white accessories classy
Whoever said “no white after labour day” clearly hasn’t got their fashion priorities right. Breaking this silly, (and frankly, old-fashioned) rule this season, white accessories are the new neutral.
Wear it like this: The easiest way to look super stylish and on point, is to go all white. You heard that right – a head-to-toe white outfit is not only tres chic, it’s also a breeze to mix and match. When going monochrome, it’s important to choose different textures for an element of surprise. Here, a contrast of lace and snakeskin lends a subtle sartorial twist.
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