Flatter your silhouette and invest in versatile, timeless pieces that you can style with different accessories to dress up or down for any occasions.
Flatter your silhouette and invest in versatile, timeless pieces that you can style with different accessories to dress up or down for any occasions.
THE WHITE SHIRT
This can be worn in different ways to look casual, work-appropriate or party-ready.
From left, top down:
APPLE SHAPE
Opt for a white shirt that ends just below the hip and preferably clutches or narrows at your waist.
Chalayan
Watch, $489, from Michael Kors.
Bag, $73, from Charles & Keith.
Maison Michel hat from Pedder On Scotts.
Dress, $64.95, from H&M.
Ring, $99, from Cos.
Heels, $1,450, from Gianvito Rossi.
HOURGLASS SHAPE
Look for shirt styles that accentuate your waist without adding bulk around your hips.
Earrings from Kate Spade New York.
Blouse, $50, from Bonprix.
Bag from Hermes.
Heels, $720, from Longchamp.
Valentino
Trousers, $350, from Topshop.
Sunnies from Kate Spade New York.
PEAR SHAPE
Fitted shirts help highlight your shoulders and bring more attention to your bust and waist. Match with A-line skirts to play down wide hips.
Valentino
Skirt, $790, from MSGM.
Bag, $655, from Furla.
Sunnies, $53.50, from Charles & Keith.
Heels, $415, from Sandro.
Shirt, $45.90, from Zara.
Bracelet, $149, from Swarovski.
DENIM JEANS
Restyle your classic jeans to go everywhere with you, be it a romantic date or a meeting at work.
From left, top down:
APPLE SHAPE
Bring attention to your legs with a pair of skinny black jeans. Pair with V-neck tops to help elongate the neck and reduce the look of the midsection.
Jeans from Diesel.
Jeans from Diesel.
Mazzolino bag, $655, from Furla.
Sunnies, $675, from Oliver Peoples.
Givenchy
Shirt, $54, from Pomelo.
Earrings, $264, from APM Monaco.
Amina Muaddi heels, $1,390, from Pedder On Scotts.
HOURGLASS SHAPE
Look for jean cuts with smaller waist and bigger hips, with slightly wide legs, or high-waisted stretchy jeans to accentuate your curves.
Shirt from Sandro.
MM6 Maison Margiela
Earrings, $125, from Maramz Jewelry.
Heels, $465, from Furla.
Jeans from G-Star Raw.
Watch from Hermes.
Jeans from Born In Exile.
Bag, $358, from Kate Spade New York.
PEAR SHAPE
Skip capris and tapered bottoms, slip on a pair of flared-leg jeans that elongates the bottom and draw the eye away from the hips.
Jeans, $59.90, from Zara.
Earrings, $103, from APM Monaco.
Jeans from Diesel.
Bag, $3,100, from Loewe.
Avavav blouse, $440, from Net-a-porter.
Stella McCartney
Watch from Daniel Wellington.
Sandals, $1,900, from Neta-porter.
Belt, $330, from Moschino.
SPRING JACKETS
These come in vibrant shades and are light enough to wear in the heat.
From left, top down:
APPLE SHAPE
Pair a short cardigan with a high-waisted wide pants to accentuate the waistline. A cinched waist jacket or one that reaches the hip works, too.
Jacquemus
Danse Lente, $540, from Pedder On Scotts.
Ring, $138, from Maramz Jewelry.
Shoes from Jimmy Choo.
Cardigan from Sandro.
Hat from Kate Spade New York.
Jacket from Dorothy Perkins.
Trousers, $920, from MSGM.
HOURGLASS SHAPE
Choose blazers cinched at the waist. Go for unexpected colours like pastel green, and match with a pair of fitted bottoms for a fresh look.
Bag, $63.90, from Charles & Keith.
Jacket from Pomelo.
Blazer from Bonprix.
Bangles, $240, from Longchamp.
Earrings, $99, from Swarovski.
Jacquemus
Trousers, $34, from Pomelo.
Heels, $1,750 from Gianvito Rossi.
PEAR SHAPE
Go for harder materials and structured shapes like a red leather jacket to create more emphasis at the shoulders.
Chloe
Tank, $195, from Coach.
Bag, $1,630, from Moschino.
Sneakers, $685, from Longchamp.
Earrings, $490, from MCM.
Jacket from Born In Exile.
Fendi Joggers, $1,185, from Net-a-porter.
Jacket, $59.90, from Pull & Bear.
ALL ABOUT SKIRTS
Skirts are highly versatile and they’re making a big comeback in all shapes and lengths.
From left, top down:
APPLE SHAPE
A classic A-line skirt defines your body shape. Wear it with a patterned blouse with exaggerated sleeves, and you’ve nailed the look for this season.
Tory Burch
Coat, $530, from Pinko.
Prada boots, $1,245, from Yoox.
Skirt from Coach.
Earrings, $379, from Swarovski.
Shirt from Sandro.
Skirt, $45, from Dorothy Perkins.
HOURGLASS SHAPE
Look for skirts that sit high on, or at your waist, and that fit your hips and drapes down. Tuck in your tops, or go for tailored tops or peplum blouses.
Watch, $265, from Swatch.
Pushbutton skirt, $555, from Net-a-porter.
Skirt from Pinko.
Joanna Laura Constantine, $410, from Pedder On Scotts.
Miu Miu
Top from Sandro.
Bag, $2,800, from Loewe.
Sunnies from Jimmy Choo.
Heels from Jimmy Choo.
PEAR SHAPE
Maxi skirts are great for the pear-shaped as they take focus away from the hips. Wear with a ribbon detailed crop blouse to flatter the waist.
Prada
Shirt, $45, from Dorothy Perkins.
Elleme bag, $750, from Pedder On Scotts.
Shoes, $229, from Aldo.
Earrings, $99, from Maramz Jewelry.
Skirt from Kate Spade New York.
Skirt, $79,90 from Mango.
Watch, $215, from Swatch.
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