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CLEO’s Fashion Editor Genevieve Rogers answers all your burning fashion questions.

CLEO’s Fashion Editor Genevieve Rogers answers all your burning fashion questions.

Genevieve Rogers, Fashion Editor

How Can I Switch Up the Chinese New Year Style Classics?

Bring good fortune, wealth and style to your festive season get-up.

1 Mix and match your prints

While not a revolutionary style idea, floral prints keep on giving long after the festive period so it’s good to invest in a few now. By mixing up your print styles, and clashing florals with stripes or spots, petal power can go way beyond your average pretty print. Take style inspo from this fashionista and introduce clashing via your accessories too.

Mix and match your florals.

ZARA floral-print trousers, $69.90

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H&M Jacquard patterned coat, $299

ZARA floral-print polka dot and patchwork dress, $119

ZARA floral-print slingback heels, $59.90

2 Get creative with layering

Chinese New Year wouldn’t be the same without a splash of red, but consider layering hues instead of sticking with one tone. From burnt orange and deep burgundy to berry hues, a tone-on-tone outfit will give a fresh twist to a fashion classic.

Style tip: Florals don’t have to be girly. Roll the sleeves and pair with cropped jeans for an easy day.

American Eagle plunge bralet, $36.30

Aldo Kaelah platforms, $90

Mango tassel earrings, $19.90

ZARA floral-print blouse, $69.90

3 Add shine

Metallic is set to be huge for S/S ’18, so finding gold pieces to suit will be easy. Layer your shiny metallic finds with more casual pieces like a plain tee or oversized knit.