Dresses inspired by the 1870s to the early 1900s are relaying this message: Conservative dressing is not a fuddy-duddy idea.
Ikat meets Joan Lindsay’s Picnic at Hanging Rock at Isabel Marant.
A nightdresslike smock from The Row.
Viscose, $99.90, Zara.
Polyester, $119, Zara.
JW Anderson x Uniqlo rayon, $79.90, Uniqlo.
Silk blend, $219, H&M.
Viscose, $119, Zara.
Delpozo chiffon (price unavailable), Club 21 Forum.
Cotton and polyester, $730, Sandro.
Silk, $4,900, Chloe.
COORDINATION SEAN THAM
The 1-minute Formula
A classic top + an equally classic or printed skirt = recipe for be-at-ease dressing. Now, which busy modern woman doesn’t want that?
"Iris & Ink wool-blend top, US$95 (S$129), and cotton skirt, US$100, www.theoutnet.com."
Start with great basics, like a tailored shirt or well-made knitwear for your top. Ditto for the bottom. Turn the page for printed skirts.
Cotton knit top, $49.90, Uniqlo.
Polyester top, $45.90, Mango.
Cotton shirt, $49.90, Uniqlo.
Iris & Ink cotton pullover, US$120, www.theoutnet.com.
Acrylic pullover, $49.90, Stradivarius.
Acrylic pullover, $39.90, Bershka.
Cotton poplin shirt, $375, Pinko.
Viscose-blend top, $66.90, Topshop.
Polyester midi skirt, $380, Sandro.
Cotton-blend midi skirt, $59.90, Mango.
Polyester midi skirt, $89.90, Mango.
Cotton skirt, $160, Cos.
Cotton skirt, $125, Cos.
Max & Co. wool skirt (price unavailable), Max Mara.
Cotton skirt (price unavailable), Sandro.
Cotton knit pullover, $49.90, Uniqlo.
Cotton knit polo shirt, $235, Bimba Y Lola.
Cotton knit polo shirt, $195, Cos.
Acrylic pullover, $79.90, Mango.
Polyester top, $63.90, Dorothy Perkins.
Viscose camisole, $49.90, Zara.
Cotton blouse, $49.90, Uniqlo.
Cotton knit top, $235, Bimba Y Lola.
Polyester skirt, $325, Bimba Y Lola.
Delpozo cotton skirt (price unavailable), Club 21 Forum.
Polyester skirt, $69.90, Mango.
Viscose wrap skirt, $59.90, Zara.
Polyester skirt, $89.90, Topshop.
Polyester wrap skirt, $79.90, Mango.
Viscose skirt, $79.90, Topshop.
Polyester skirt, $450, Bora Aksu.
The relaxed top + summery printed skirt + thong slippers: Vince’s take on resort chic.
COORDINATION BRYAN GOH
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