DRESSING YOUNGER

Those seemingly timeless wardrobe classics you’re still hanging on to could be making you look older. Here’s a much-needed update. BY KARIN TAN

GET THE LOOK

• Cotton mock neck top, $69.90, from H&M.
• Cotton-blend cigarette pants, $53.90, from Dorothy Perkins.
• Viscose-blend jacket, $79.90, from Topshop.
• Leather loafers, price unavailable, from Pedder Red.

IF YOU LOVE CAPRI PANTS

TRY: CIGARETTE PANTS

These tailored, skinny fit ankle grazers are perfect for work or can be styled differently for a chic take on an evening outf it.

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Jacquemus cotton sweater, US$188 (S$256), from www.net-a-porter.com.

PU lace-ups, price unavailable, from Charles & Keith.

Sequinned and embroidered jacket, $169, from Mango.

Shoulder bag, price unavailable, from Charles & Keith.

Polyester-blend pants, $89.90, from Mango.

Unique by Topshop calf hair slip-ons, $379, from Topshop.

Polyesterblend pants, $89.90, from Mango.

Faux leather jacket, $89.90, from Mango.

Leather loafers, $149, from Topshop.

GET THE LOOK

• Cotton-blend pullover, $230, from Bimba Y Lola.
• Merino wool asymmetric cardigan, $275, and woolblend wrap skirt, $215, from Cos.
• Patent leather platform shoes, price unavailable, from Ash.
• Jean Paul Gaultier for Atelier Swarovski Reverse Large ring (worn throughout), $510, from Swarovski.

IF YOU LOVE PENCIL SKIRTS

TRY: A WRAP SKIRT

It’s perfect for wo men who want subtle detailing on their outfit. Some even give you the fit of a pencil skirt but with a unique twist. Try one with a mix of materials for different textures.

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Polyester booties, price unavailable, from Charles & Keith.

Iris & Ink silk chiffon blouse, £112.50, from www.theoutnet.com.

Elizabeth & James silk satin wrap skirt, US$435, from www.net-a-porter.com.

Coccinelle mini leather handbag, price unavailable, from Takashimaya D.S.

Earrings with semiprecious stones, price unavailable, from Charles & Keith.

Iris & Ink wool longline cardigan, £104.17 (S$186), from www.theoutnet.com.

Polyester wrap skirt, $99.90, from Mango.

Isabel Marant woolblend skirt, US$493, from www.net-aporter.com.

GET THE LOOK

• Cotton-blend shirt, $420, and leather bucket bag with rivets, $550, from Bimba Y Lola.
• Alpaca cardigan, price unavailable, from Cos.
• Iris & Ink leather skirt, price unavailable, from www.theoutnet.com.
• Studded leather boots, price unavailable, from Coach.
• Ye Mingzi for Atelier Swarovski double pierce ear studs (worn throughout), $250, from Swarovski.

IF YOU LOVE PLAIN WHITE SHIRTS

TRY: A PRINTED WHITE SHIRT

When wearing a pr inted white shirt, keep your outf it simple so the prints are the main focus. For a more grown-up look, match it with tailored pieces or darker colours.

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Iris & Ink cotton shirt, £74.16, from www.theoutnet.com.

PU bucket bag, price unavailable, from Charles & Keith.

Leather boots, $196, from Topshop.

PU skirt, $55.90, from Mango.

Sacai lacepanelled wool cardigan, US$481, from www.net-aporter.com.

Polyester blouse, $46.90, from Zara.

Acne Studio cotton-poplin shirt, US$460, from www.net-a-porter.com.

Coccinelle sequinned and embroidered bucket bag, $684, from Takashimaya D.S.

GET THE LOOK

• Viscose-blend pullover, price unavailable, from H&M.
• Wool-blend apron dress, $225, from Cos.
• Studded leather boots, $575, from Bimba Y Lola.

IF YOU LOVE THE FIT AND FLARE DRESS

TRY: A SHAPELESS DRESS

Heaven-sent to women perpetually concerned about bulging stomachs and muffin tops, the trick to making the dress work for you is to wear it with heels. Keep colours neutral and you’ll find that it makes you look smaller, too.

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Maria Francesca Pepe palladiumplated brass earrings, $130, from www.luisaviaroma.com.

Coccinelle mini handbag, price unavailable, from Takashimaya D.S.

Unique by Topshop cotton dress, $196, from Topshop.

Polyester booties, price unavailable, from Charles & Keith.

Cotton-blend offshoulder dress, $99.90, from Topshop.

Les Petits Joueurs mini top handle bag, $1,302, from www.luisaviaroma.com.

Polyester ankle boots, price unavailable, from Charles & Keith.

Iris & Ink cotton off-shoulder dress, £104.17, from www.theoutnet.com.

Faux leather dress, $69.90, from Zara.

GET THE LOOK

• Wool-blend cardigan, $625, from Bimba Y Lola.
• Viscose-blend mockneck pullover, $69.90, from H&M.
• Polyester pleated skirt, $73.90, from Topshop.
• Patent leather mules (price unavailable) from Pedder Red.
• Leather tote, $350, from Cos.

IF YOU LOVE LOAFERS

TRY: MULES

They are backless with a heel ranging from small to big, and can be either close-toed or open-toed. Tip: Dress up a little as they can make you look sloppy.

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Maria Francesca Pepe gold-plated brass earrings with faux pearls, $201, from www.luisaviaroma.com.

Cotton-blend top, $39.90, from Mango.

PU mules with faux pearls, price unavailable, from Charles & Keith.

Polyester mules, $116, from Topshop.

Coccinelle leather tote, $744, from Takashimaya D.S.

Cotton-blend sweater, $39.90, from Mango.

Brass ring with crystals, price unavailable, from Charles & Keith.

Ponyhair mules, $169, from Topshop.

La Ligne viscose-blend skirt, US$139, from www.net-a-porter.com.

GET THE LOOK

• Polyester-blend offshoulder top, $73.90, from Dorothy Perkins.
• Linen-blend skirt, $215, from Cos.
• PU block heels, $69.90, from H&M.
• Jean Paul Gaultier for Atelier Swarovski Reverse Large bracelet, $1,480, from Swarovski.

IF YOU LOVE BLOUSES

TRY: AN OFF-SHOULDER TOP

Match it with a long skirt or pants to balance out proportions and make you appear taller. We love pairing the outf it with a choker for a stylish, modern look.

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Roberto Cavalli leather shoulder bag, $1,906, from www.luisaviaroma.com.

Leather block heels, $139, from Mango.

Iris & Ink silk off-shoulder top, £104.17, from www.theoutnet.com.

Cotton-blend off-shoulder top, $55.90, from Mango.

PU embellished block heels, price unavailable, from Charles & Keith.

Tibi cotton maxi skirt, US$490, from www.net-a-porter.com.

Leather mules, $209, from Topshop.

Velvet choker, $13.90, from Topshop.

Brass cuff with semi-precious stone, price unavailable, from Charles & Keith.