Prefall Picks To Amp Up Your Work Look

Noughties-inspired

The fresher way to nab that Clueless-meets-Gossip Girl look is with billowy blouses, tweed co-ords and splashes of colour 

1 Chloe

2 Michael Kors Collection

3 Viscose and polyester cardigan, $560, Sandro 

4 Metropolis leather cross-body bag, Furla 

5 Viscose blouse, $415, Sandro 

6 Tweed jacket, $89.90, Zara 

7 Tweed skirt, $59.90, Zara 

8 Leather belt, $1,100, Dior 

9 Leather Mary Jane pumps, Miu Miu 

10 Grosgrain hairband, $760, Chanel 

11 Matelasse leather shoulder bag, $2,420, Miu Miu 

12 LV Pont 9 cross-body bag, $5,350, Louis Vuitton 

13 Gaberdine, nylon and boucle jacket, Moschino 

14 Gaberdine, nylon and boucle skirt, Moschino

15 Organic cotton T-shirt, $29, Muji 

16 Peekaboo leather top-handle bag, $6,250, Fendi 

17 Skinrouge stainless steel watch with rubber strap, $245, Swatch 

18 Silk blouse, $2,100, Celine 

19 Saffiano leather top-handle bag, $3,200, Prada 

20 Cotton pumps, $1,100, Givenchy 

21 Chanel

’60s elements

The bright hues and bold prints of the era are retained, but with softer, more billowy cuts – think Peter Pan collared tops, flared pants and baby-doll dresses. 

1 Valentino 

2 Paul & Joe

3 Cecilie Bahnsen 

4 Wool sweater, US$387.41 (S$548.96), The Marc Jacobs at Net-a-porter

5 Viscose dress, $520, Sandro

6 Polyester dress, $69.90, Zara

7 Tissot T-wave rose gold-plated stainless steel watch, $650, Tissot

8 Polyester pants, $69.90, Zara

9 Cotton and PU top-handle bag, $75.90, Charles & Keith

1 Broderie anglaise blouse, $650, Coach 

2 Satin dress, $4,250, Miu Miu

3  Silk blouse, Red Valentino 

4 Cotton blouse, $275, Batsheva at Matchesfashion 

5 Satin sandals, $1,990, Manolo Blahnik 

6 Leather shoulder bag, $1,190, Moschino 

7 Silk dress, $4,960, Saint Laurent 

8 Fendi

9 Polyester dress, $373, Solid & Striped at Farfetch 

10 Leather iPhone case, Polyester $750, Loewe 

11 Boxyz leather top-handle bag, Salvatore Ferragamo 

12 Leather sandals, Gucci 

13 Leather pocket pendant, $990, Celine 

Leopard & Leather 

Yes, they can be work appropriate too – just pair them with black and more black for that rock ’n’ roll vibe. 

1 Leather, pearls and metal fingerless gloves, $3,240, Chanel 

2 Viscose blouse, $29.95, H&M 

3 30 Montaigne leather belt bag, $2,900, Dior 

4 Cotton jeans, $59.90, Uniqlo 

5 Giorgio Armani

6 DSquared2

7 Metropolis leather cross-body bag, Furla 

8 Leather boots, $3,000, Valentino 

9 Redemption

10 Felt hat, Saint Laurent 

11 PU shorts, $300, Pinko 

1 Leather belt, $1,530, Louis Vuitton 

2 Polyester dress, $99.90, Mango 

3 Versace

4 Leather dress, Red Valentino 

5 Brass, leather and enamel necklace, $800, Givenchy 

6 Carmen leather top-handle bag, $569, Michael Michael Kors at Michael Kors 

7 Presence stainless steel watch with leather strap, $1,760, Longines 

8 Leather and monogram canvas boots, $2,570, Louis Vuitton 

9 Polyester skirt, Topshop 

10 PU sandals, $69.90, Zara 

11 Leather skirt, Moschino  

Utilitarian Details

To nail the smart casual look, opt for something with pockets, buttons and metallic accents – it’s functional and easy to pull off. 

1 Leather jacket, $1,650, Coach 

2 Givenchy

3 Cotton skirt, US$247.13 (S$350.75), Frame at Net-a-porter 

4 3.1 Phillip Lim 

5 Polyamide pants, $2,610, Louis Vuitton 

6 Speedmaster 38 yellow gold watch with leather strap, Omega 

7 Cotton shorts, Chloe

8 Cotton shirt, $59.90, Mango  

9 Leather boots, 3.1 Phillip Lim 

10 Diorcamp embroidered canvas messenger bag, Dior 

1 Linen shirt, US$69 (S$97.77), Arket 

2 Polyester, rayon, cotton and cupro skirt, Sacai 

3 Leather boots, Dior 

4 Leather cross-body bag, $2,250, Salvatore Ferragamo 

5 Wool, corduroy and cotton jacket, $3,350, Celine 

6 Leather shorts, $895, Coach 

7 Viscose pants, $1,700, Givenchy 

8 Isabel Marant 

9 Gold-tone metal bracelet, Saint Laurent 

10 Monogram canvas derbies, $1,680, Louis Vuitton 

11 Kaia leather and canvas cross-body bag, Saint Laurent 

12 Coach

Chunky gold bangles

Pair them with a simple top or basic tee for an instant glam up. Stack three (or more) at once to make a bold statement. 

1 Gold-tone metal cuff, $43, Jaysa Collection at Zalora 

2 Chanel

3 Gold-tone metal bracelet, Saint Laurent 

4 Gold-tone brass bracelet, $1,150, Loewe 

5 Maillon Triomphe gold-tone brass cuff, Celine 

6 B Blossom onyx, diamonds, yellow and white gold cuff, Louis Vuitton 

7 Gold-tone brass bracelet, Balenciaga 

8 Gold-tone metal bracelet, $920, Salvatore Ferragamo 

1 Gold-plated metal hair clip, Versace 

2 Gold-tone metal hair clip with pearls, $150, Simone Rocha at Farfetch 

3 Gold-tone metal hair clip, $20.99, London Rag at Zalora 

4 Gold-tone brass barrette with pearls, $320, Erdem at Matchesfashion 

5 Gold-tone metal hair slides, $19.99, Forever New at Zalora 

6 Gold-tone metal hair slides, US$136.65 (S$193.63), Jennifer Behr at Net-a-porter 

7 Gucci

Loafers

While comfort is still key, a stylish pair of slip-ons in leather or ponyhair ensures that you look smart as you step out. 

1 Leather, $1,380, Prada 

2 Leather and monogram canvas, $1,820, Louis Vuitton 

3 Leather, Saint Laurent 

4 Pony hair, $1,120, Tod’s 

5 Leather, Dior 

6 Leather, $1,200, Gucci 

7 PU, $39.95, H&M 

8 Salvatore Ferragamo 

Big sunglasses

Oversized ’70s-inspired shades are back, updated with modern shapes and tinted lenses – great for shielding your eyes when you’re out packing lunch. 

1 Acetate, $470, Celine 

2 Acetate, $368, Gentle Monster 

3 Acetate, Ray-Ban 

4 Acetate, $435, Prada 

5 Acetate, Gucci 

6 Acetate, Balenciaga 

7 Acetate, $385, Burberry 

8 Bottega Veneta 

Prices unavailable unless stated

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