Formal Dressing

What do the social elites know that we don’t? Delfi Orchard is the place for special-occasion dressing. From Oscar-contender gowns to Princess Brideinspired numbers, it has all the answers for your best night out.

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What do the social elites know that we don’t? Delfi Orchard is the place for special-occasion dressing. From Oscar-contender gowns to Princess Brideinspired numbers, it has all the answers for your best night out.

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Lamé gown, $2,998,
Ann Teoh.
Lamé gown, $2,998, Ann Teoh.
Lace gown with beaded fringe,
$6,899, Francis Cheong.
Lace gown with beaded fringe, $6,899, Francis Cheong.
Gowns

White-tie or black-tie, Delfi Orchard has the labels that are always on the local party circuit. Why? They cover all the bases, from elegant to chic. For jewellery, there’s the option of both ready-to-wear and customised pieces.

Metal clutch with rhinestones,
$289, La Vella.
Metal clutch with rhinestones, $289, La Vella.
Jovani
polyester
gown, $980,
Satine.
Jovani polyester gown, $980, Satine.
18K white gold
earrings with
sapphires and
diamonds,
$5,200, Zyan
Jewelry.
18K white gold earrings with sapphires and diamonds, $5,200, Zyan Jewelry.
18K white
gold ring
with
diamonds
(price
unavailable),
Fairy’s Inc.
18K white gold ring with diamonds (price unavailable), Fairy’s Inc.
Jersey gown, $1,890,
High Street Fashion.
Jersey gown, $1,890, High Street Fashion.
Faux suede clutch,
$199, La Vella.
Faux suede clutch, $199, La Vella.
Pumps with rhinestones
and faux pearls, $299,
High Street Fashion.
Pumps with rhinestones and faux pearls, $299, High Street Fashion.
18K white
gold earrings
with
diamonds
and peridot,
$22,000,
Confetti
By Mui.
18K white gold earrings with diamonds and peridot, $22,000, Confetti By Mui.
Shantung silk gown with
crystal embellishments,
$5,899, Francis Cheong.
Shantung silk gown with crystal embellishments, $5,899, Francis Cheong.
18K white
gold ring with
diamonds and
ruby, $16,600,
The Canary
Diamond.
18K white gold ring with diamonds and ruby, $16,600, The Canary Diamond.
Silk and satin
gown with
lace applique,
$2,998,
Ann Teoh.
Silk and satin gown with lace applique, $2,998, Ann Teoh.
Princess Brides

We don’t mean bridal wear, although some of the choices here are wedding-perfect. What we mean: formal and cocktail pieces inspired by fairy tales.

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Straw fedora
with veil, $199,
High Street
Fashion.
Straw fedora with veil, $199, High Street Fashion.
Tulle skirt with ribbon
applique, $1,200, Ann Teoh.
Tulle skirt with ribbon applique, $1,200, Ann Teoh.
Ziera calf leather oxfords,
$345, The ShoeCo.
Ziera calf leather oxfords, $345, The ShoeCo.
Sequinned tulle dress,
$7,899, Francis Cheong.
Sequinned tulle dress, $7,899, Francis Cheong.
18K white
gold ring with
diamonds
(price
unavailable),
Fairy’s Inc.
18K white gold ring with diamonds (price unavailable), Fairy’s Inc.
Shantung silk gown with lace,
$7,899, Francis Cheong.
Shantung silk gown with lace, $7,899, Francis Cheong.
Metal clutch with
rhinestones, $229, La Vella.
Metal clutch with rhinestones, $229, La Vella.
Pink diamond ring set in
18K white gold, $76,800,
The Canary Diamond.
Pink diamond ring set in 18K white gold, $76,800, The Canary Diamond.
18K white gold ring
with diamonds, $5,500,
Benny’s Gems.
18K white gold ring with diamonds, $5,500, Benny’s Gems.

THE BEAUTY PREP

Now that you’ve got what to wear sorted, turn the focus to your face, hair, nails, body, and wellness.

For Perfect Eyebrow Embroidery:

Favoured by celebrities like YouTuber JianHao Tan and international artiste Alex Chia, BROWTISAN (#03-15/17) offers award-winning eyebrow embroidery and eyelash services with the latest technology and techniques. The popular Natural Eyebrow Embroidery utilises intricate strokes, instantly accentuating the features and creating naturally lush, full brows.

For Hair:

AQUA HAIR KOREAN SALON (#03-16), and the newer THE WIZ Korean Hair Salon (#04-28), are Korean salons. Both offer Korean perms, colour, haircuts, and styling services for women and men. There’s also VISAGE THE SALON (#02-11). It specialises in Caucasian hair – highlights and Brazilian blowouts.

For Nails and Lashes:

COUTURE NAIL (#03-30) has a wide range of mani, pedi, creative nail art, and eyelash services.

For Body:

THE BODY FIRM (#01-04 & #04-20) specialises in non-invasive body contouring, fat reduction, deep-wrinkle smoothing, skin revitalisation, facial treatments, permanent hair removal, cellulite massage/cupping and manicure/pedicure.

For Yoga, Pilates and Gyrotonic® classes:

COMO Shambhala Urban Escape (#06-01/02) offers the  rst two in groups or one-on-one, and individual sessions for the last. Classes are led by internationally accredited instructors. All are available at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.

Cocktail Dresses

Most women prefer them as they are shorter, sexier, and just more fun to be in. Keep things modern with sandals and pumps.

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Rhinestone-embellished metal
clutch, $299, High Street Fashion.
Rhinestone-embellished metal clutch, $299, High Street Fashion.
18K white gold ring
with diamonds and
peridot, $12,000,
Confetti by Mui.
18K white gold ring with diamonds and peridot, $12,000, Confetti by Mui.
Sequinned dress,
$399, La Vella.
Sequinned dress, $399, La Vella.
18K white gold bracelet with
amethyst and topaz, $2,220,
Benny’s Gems.
18K white gold bracelet with amethyst and topaz, $2,220, Benny’s Gems.
Pink and
white diamond
necklace,
$57,000,
The Canary
Diamond.
Pink and white diamond necklace, $57,000, The Canary Diamond.
Jovani cotton dress,
$380, Satine.
Jovani cotton dress, $380, Satine.
18K gold ring
with diamonds,
jade and opal,
$20,000,
Confetti
By Mui.
18K gold ring with diamonds, jade and opal, $20,000, Confetti By Mui.
Beautifeel suede
mules, $475,
The ShoeCo.
Beautifeel suede mules, $475, The ShoeCo.
PRE- AND POST-SHOPPING PIT STOP

ROCKY MASTER (#01-02/03) cafe serves a range of savoury and sweet treats, including chicken satay, mini burgers, quesadillas, strawberry cheesecake, macarons, and more.

SWEET REWARDS AT DELFI ORCHARD

From now till Dec 31, the first 20 shoppers per day can redeem a box of six macarons at Defi Orchard’s Rocky Master with a minimum spend of $250. Terms & Conditions apply.
 Delfi Orchard
402 Orchard Road, Singapore 238876
Tel: 6734-0806
www.delfiorchard.com

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