THE YEAR OF PATTERNS

New decade, new you — do it better by making style resolutions and taking fashion risks.

Portrait of Tammy Strobel

MISS INDEPENDENT

Be alternative with a baggy tee over edgy black tulle, cinched with a blazer for extra attitude.

Long tulle shirt (worn under), Zara; top and blazer, both from SPAO; shorts, Pull & Bear; shoes, stylist’s own 
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~ NOSTALGIC FEELS ~

Futuristic, but make it retro. Relive ’70s disco days with lurex flare pants under a floral dress.
Dress and pants, both from Pull & Bear; bag, Furla; shoes, stylist’s own 
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PLAY SAFE?

Go out of your comfort zone with clashing patterns, but go tone-ontone if you want to play it safe.

Shirt (worn inside), Zara; dress, SPAO; sandals, Pull & Bear 
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STEPPING UP

Make it fun with a toga over a tee. Bright bottoms call for serious attention.

Shirt (worn under), SPAO; top, Miss Selfridge; pants, Topshop; shoes, Charles & Keith 
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SHINE A LIGHT

Wear it all and bling it on. Charge ahead in a high slit plaid skirt over a pleated one to stand out.

Top, Miss Selfridge; skirt (worn under), Zara; skirt, Dorothy Perkins
 
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RULE BREAKER

Give your slip dress new life by layering it over a casual oversized tee. Go further with a preppy striped shirt dress.

Shirt dress (worn under), SPAO; dress, Topshop
 
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DOUBLE DUTY

How to do Lolita babydoll vibes without being OTT: wear it over dad’s polo sweater and top it off with two crossbodies for maximum coolness.

Top, Topshop; dress, SPAO; bags, Furla

Text, Concept & Styling Lim Lee Ann Creative Direction Voon Wei Grooming Kah Yean Photography Arifah Hadirah Model Margot Iwanowska/ICON