THE STYLE

RUNWAY TO REALWAY.

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Make sure the proportions are right. Go for a generously-sized top to balance out the silhouette 

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Sunglasses, Burberry
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Blazer, Gucci
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Earring, Ole Lynggaard
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Leggings, Versace
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Heel, about $930, Aquazzura at MatchesFashion.com 

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Sweater, Tory Burch
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Belt bag, $2,120, Givenchy

FANCY PANTS

The print brigade just headed south— patterned tights make for a wondrous splash of colour for your pins and shift the focus to perfectly manicured feet.
 
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Scarf, Hermès
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Ring, $10,600, Fred

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"Keep accessories to a neutral shade to add polish to the look"

ETCH A SKETCH
Make an artistic fashion statement with delicate line drawings and whimsical illustrations 
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Dress, Simone Rocha at Net-a-Porter
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Mule, Manolo Blahnik

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A sharp black blazer, bag and booties add edge to the outfit 

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Sunglasses, Louis Vuitton
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Bag, $4,650, Loewe 

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Monochrome is always a fail-safe colour scheme
 
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Earrings, $820, Chloé
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Cuff, $800, Givenchy
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Shorts, Ganni
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"The tough girl vibe of this ensemble is balanced out by a whimsical purse"

DO THE POLKA

A flurry of dots is making a resurgence in our wardrobes. Mix different sizes for a play on pattern and keep to slick shades for a sophisticated take.
 
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Dress, about $1,068, Mother of Pearl at Net-a-Porter 

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Skirt, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello
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Tiny polka dots add dimension to a frothy tulle number 

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Earrings, Dior
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Pump, Balenciaga

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Bag, $825, Mansur Gavriel at Matches Fashion.com
 
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Turban, Maison Michel
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Scarf, $850, Loewe

Edited by Debby Kwong