Big In The City

Up your office wear ante in a wardrobe of modern designs from homegrown labels.

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EARN YOUR STRIPES

Bring the safari into the city by combining animal prints with urban denim and knits.

Earring (worn on right), $690, from Tsura. Earrings (worn on left), from $129 each; and ring, $350, all from Marilyn Tan Jewellery. Rye top, $55, from TANGS at Tang Plaza. Dress (worn as shirt), $149.90; and jeans, $79.95, both from Exhibit. Bustier from Rena Kok. 

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THE BIG CHILL

Loose, unfettered shapes carry a sense of ease and comfort everywhere you go.

Earrings, $1,130, from Tsura. Knit and boots, both from Lydia Kok. Shirt from ANTHEM by Kelvin Ng. Pants, $149.90, from Exhibit. Bag, $680, from Ling Wu. 

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IT’S A TIE

Lace-up details add a subtle streak of sensuality to sober workwear.

Earring (worn on right), $690, from Tsura. Earring (worn on left), $518, from Carrie K. Sunglasses, $440, from Oliver Peoples. Knit from Max Tan. Top, $129.90; and skirt, $59.95, both from Exhibit. Ring, $650; and cuff, $2,200, both from Marilyn Tan Jewellery. Bag, $680, from Ling Wu. Shoes, $53.90, Charles & Keith. 

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HELLO SUNSHINE

A burst of bright yellow ruffles is all you need to chase the workday blues away.

Top (worn inside) from Rena Kok. Dress, $159.90; and dress (worn as skirt), $159.90, both from Exhibit. Bracelet, $3,500, from State Property. Chain (worn as bracelet), $698; and ring, $598, both from Carrie K. Shoes, $53.90, from Charles & Keith. 

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DRESS CODE

Outdo everyone at the next office party when you amp up the drama in a maxi dress layered with a statement bustier top.

Bustier, $800, from Nida Shay. Dress, $435, from Max Tan. Ring, $1,190, from Tsura. Boots from Lydia Kok. 

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BRIGHT SPARK

Intentionally mismatch your earrings by picking similar metal colours in juxtaposing shapes.

Earring (worn on right), $518, from Carrie K. Drop earrings, $49, from Marilyn Tan Jewellery. Earring (worn on left), $738, from Carrie K. Blouse, $90.93, from Exhibit. Jacket from ANTHEM by Kelvin Ng. Pants, $149, from In Good Company. 

PHOTOS: FRENCHESCAR LIM / FASHION DIRECTION: AARON KOK / FASHION STYLING: SIFRA VANIA YULIUS, ASSISTED BY NG SI LING / MAKEUP: HONG LING, USING NARS / HAIR: ASH LOI/ SONDER HAIR, USING REVLON PROFESSIONAL / MODEL: NAMETHA/LOOQUE MODELS / SPECIAL THANKS: SALON NU