We watched and learnt as three stylish girls conquered metallics, bold stripes and ruffles with aplomb.
We watched and learnt as three stylish girls conquered metallics, bold stripes and ruffles with aplomb.
STRIPES
JAMIE TEH , 23, fashion student@atravelerslight
TIPS
• Most on-trend now: dresses with thick, bold horizontal stripes. To pull them off , mix in a solid-coloured item or two – like a jacket, tee or booties.
• You can wear two striped pieces in one look, but make sure they feature stripes that have at least one colour in common.
Polyester-blend slip dress, $475, and cotton-blend turtleneck dress, $650, from Bimba Y Lola. Embellished booties, $199, from Aldo.
Kotur embroidered raffi a box clutch, US$509 (S$682), from www.net-a-porter.com.
Viscose-blend off -the-shoulder top, $63.90, from Topshop.
Sophia Webster leather pumps (price unavailable) from On Pedder.
House of Holland polyester-blend midi skirt, US$349, from www.net-a-porter.com.
RUFFLES
NADIRAH ABDULLAH, 26, personal stylist@nadispeanut
TIPS
• Zoom in on one hero ruffled piece – like a toga dress, top or skirt – and dress it down with items like sweaters, shorts and sneakers.
• The hottest items are more quirky than pretty – think asymmetric or oversized, sculptural ruffles.
Cotton-blend dress (price unavailable) from MSGM. Cotton-blend pullover, $290, from Bimba Y Lola. Patent leather sneakers, $230, from Pedder Red.
Ellery polyester top, US$879 (S$1,191), from www.net-a-porter.com.
Polyester-blend skirt (price unavailable) from Maje.
Michael Michael Kors stainless steel watch with leather strap, $379, from Michael Kors.
Viscoseoff -the-Viscoseofftheshoulder top,$49.90, from Topshop.
Walter Steiger patent leather platform loafers, $1,100, from Julie Nicole.
METALLICS
RACHEL VANESSA TAN, 27,senior pr executive @rachelvanessatan
TIPS
• What’s most modern: wearing daytime-appropriate pieces (like a shorts suit, sweater or pleated skirt) with a high-shine finish.
• Another “do”? Play with textures – mix separates and accessories that feature sequins, chains or glitter.
• When in doubt, stick to classic colours like black, dark blue, gold and silver.
Leather wrap jacket and leather shorts (prices unavailable) from Diane von Furstenberg. Rose gold-plated bracelet with crystals, $255, and rose gold-plated ring with crystals, $255, from Swarovski. Glitter-encrusted pumps, $190, from Pedder Red.
Iris & Ink satin blouse, £96 (S$194), from www.theoutnet.com.
Leather mini shoulder bag, $710, from Coccinelle.
Iris & Ink polyester-blend pants, £121, from www.theoutnet.com.
Alexander McQueen leather backpack (price unavailable) from On Pedder.
Patent leather sandals (price unavailable) from Aldo.
