From floorsweeping coats to gust-inducing flared pants, these wardrobe energisers are shaping up to be your ultimate New Year style heroes. FASHION DIRECTION BY JANICE PIDDUCK.
From floorsweeping coats to gust-inducing flared pants, these wardrobe energisers are shaping up to be your ultimate New Year style heroes. FASHION DIRECTION BY JANICE PIDDUCK.
PULL THE RUG.
A carpet coat adds an exotic touch to a thoroughly modern berms and skinny rib combo. Psst… sleeveless designs offer a cooler option for warm weather dressing.
Cotton shirt from Chanel. Glitter top, $63.90, from Topshop. Acne Studios leather shorts, $780, from theoutnet.com. Canvas coat, $1,275, from Bimba Y Lola. Leather ankle boots, $1,440, from Jimmy Choo. Joanne L caviar cocktail ring, $498, from Quintessential.
THE A-LIST.
That’s A for accessories, and the only way to wear them for this season is with a statement and boldness.
Cotton gauge rib sweater, $1,350; and transparent bangle, $490, both from Loewe. Choker, $12,840, from Chanel.
POLO CLUB.
Need a hug? Then slip into a super-silky polo-neck and let its sweet embrace seduce you. Bonus: It also turns any outfit into an instant fashion classic.
Kimono sleeve jacket, $275, from COS. Iris & Ink turtle neck sweater, $780, from theoutnet.com. Skirt, $59.90, from Zara. Ankle boots from Tod’s. Studded bag, $3,890, from Roger Vivier. The Prodigal Son necklace, $109, from Quintessential.
FAIR WEATHER LEATHER
Paper-thin hides get those luxe lady boss vibes across at “make or break” boardroom meetings.
Leather coat; and skirt, both from Tod’s. Silk shirt, $218, from Club Monaco. Gold wrap stone pendant necklace, $269, from Quintessential.
BLUE-COLLAR WORKER.
Boxy utilitarian shapes get a glam makeover with a fairy dusting of glitter.
Cotton shirt, $110, from Karen Millen. Jacket, $955; top, $495; and skirt, $645, all from koonhor.com.
ALL FOR ONESIE.
Toilet breaks might be trying, but a tailored jumpsuit is a modern way to take your denim game to the next level.
Denim jumpsuit, $880, from koonhor.com. Leather clutch from Maje. Woven coat, $725, from Bimba Y Lola.
TECHNICOLOUR DREAM COAT.
Add drama with a maxi-length robe. A cropped top pairing looks cute but can also be replaced with a simple white tee if you want to cover up and go casual.
Kimono robe, $4,740, from Chanel. Glitter bra top, $355; and high waisted pants, $450, both from koonhor.com. Pumps from Proenza Schouler.
UP YOUR SLEEVE.
Slightly fashion forward but still with the right amount of chic, elongated sleeves add a sartorial edge to tailored dressing. Tip: The perfect sleeve length hits just above your knuckles.
Alexander Wang embroidered satin-twill mini dress, $682, from theoutnet.com. Oversized shirt, $175, from COS. Panelled skirt; and bag, both from Calvin Klein Platinum.
GREAT LENGTHS.
Up your chic quotient with a midi-length vest worn over pavement-sweeping pants.
Wrap dress, $3,950; and heels, $1,990, both from Salvatore Ferragamo. Woven long blouse, $550, from Bimba Y Lola. Wide leg pants, $190, from COS. Mirror earring, $550, from Loewe.
WOOLY WONDER.
A statement knit is a worthy style investment for chilly offices, winter vacays, and also for next year’s Christmas sweater Instagramming session!
Emilio Pucci fringed jacquard knit sweater, $986, from theoutnet.com. High waisted denim culottes, $500, from koonhor.com. Kenneth Jay Lane PVC earrings, $170, from On Pedder.
PHOTOS: JOEL LIM/CALIBRE PICTURES. STYLING: RANDOLPH TAN. HAIR: ASH LOI/ ATELIER USING SEBASTIAN. MAKEUP: ERIC TAN/PALETTE INC USING ESTEE LAUDER COLOUR. MODEL: LEE SARANG/ MANNEQUIN MODELS.
