The Prefall 2020 Pieces That Work

The head-to-toe coloured pantsuit is your new wardrobe staple. Where comfort meets chic, strappy mid-heels are another ’90s comeback. An edgy bag with a bold chain adds street cred to your ensemble.

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The head-to-toe coloured pantsuit is your new wardrobe staple. Where comfort meets chic, strappy mid-heels are another ’90s comeback. An edgy bag with a bold chain adds street cred to your ensemble.

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Boiler Suits

The season’s hero piece. Opt for the belted version and match it with modern accessories like a delicate chain necklace and heels.

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Rolled up sleeves, check. A hint of cleavage, check. Cool and minimal accessories, check. That’s how you wear a boiler suit with sass.

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From top:

Cotton, $99.90, Pull & Bear

Cotton, $74.95, H&M

Cotton, Gucci

Wool, Louis Vuitton

Denim, $129, Mango

Cotton and linen, $730, Sandro

Cotton, $565, Sea at Matchesfashion

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The fun thing about coords in vibrant hues is layering. Contrast it with a printed shirt or play with complementary shades when accessorising.

Bright coords

The easiest way to look fashionably smart is to wear monotone pantsuits. Go for colours like blue, orange and green to give it a fresh update.

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Suits from top:

Viscose blazer, US$845 (S$1,176.37), De La Vali at Net-a-porter. Viscose pants, US$520 (S$723.92), De La Vali at Net-a-porter.

Wool blazer, Givenchy. Wool pants, Givenchy.

Wool blazer, $1,255, Petar Petrov at Matchesfashion. Wool pants, $715, Petar Petrov at Matchesfashion.

Polyester blazer, $159, Zara. Polyester pants, $89.90, Zara.

Lyocell blazer, $139, Mango. Lyocell pants, $59.90, Mango.

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Lace the straps over your pants for a style trick that’s worthy of an Insta #OOTD thumbs up.

Strappy mid-heel sandals

It has the three things every woman needs in footwear: comfort, timelessness and inherent style.

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From top:

Leather, $109, Zara

Cotton, $55.60, Asos

Cotton and PU, $159, Mango

Leather, US$255 (S$354.94), Arket

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Chain-embellished bags

Chains are everywhere this Prefall. Heavy-duty hardware and bold colours make the ultimate combo for a bag that makes your outfit pop.

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Clockwise from top left:

Cotton bag, $69.90, Zara

PU cross-body bag, $37.90, Playboy Bunny at Zalora

Padded Cassette leather crossbody bag, $5,380, Bottega Veneta

Faux leather shoulder bag. $89.90, Charles & Keith

Faux leather clutch, $69.90, Charles & Keith

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

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Play with texture by contrasting the heavy chains with a simple knit dress or floral-print number.

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