Secret Garden

Step into spring where fresh, vibrant floral blooms come to life on pretty dresses to standout suits.

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Step into spring where fresh, vibrant floral blooms come to life on pretty dresses to standout suits.

Dress, $94.95, from H&M. Bag, $4,400, from Dolce Gabanna. Ring, $1,800, from Hermes. Stackable rings, stylist’s own.

IN FULL BLOOM 

Slip into a luxe satin dress with oversized floral motifs and a pussycat bow to up your chic factor.

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Sunnies, $660, from Marni. Scarf (worn as a headscarf), $910; gloves, $890; bracelet, $4,550; and weaved basket, $8,300, all from Hermes. Dress, $3,500, from Dolce Gabbana. Shoes from Manolo Blahnik.

DO THE RUCHE 

Embrace your curves with a form-fitting ruched floral dress.

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Top, $370, from Sandro. Blazer from Max Mara. Belt, $29.95, from H&M. Jennifer Behr earrings, $460; and Golden Goose skirt, $915, both from On Pedder. Sandals, $1,200, from Bottega Veneta. Bag, $2,410, from Chloe. 

A PLEATED AFFAIR

Throw on a blazer over a frilly blouse and floral pleated skirt for an classy look.

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Valentino hat, $1,010, from On Pedder. Top, $790, from Dries Van Noten. Dress, $6,830, from Bottega Veneta. Bangles, $660 each; gloves, $1,250; and bag, $20,500. all from Hermes. Shoes from Tory Burch.

GLAZE AND GRAIN 

Mix and match rich-textured fabrics such as lace, pleather and wool to take your floral getup a step further.

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Bangles, $3,450; and earrings, $3,400, both from Hermes. Erdem top, $575, from Net-A-Porter. Trousers from Max Mara. Sophia Webster bag, $865, from On Pedder. Shoes from Dolce Gabbana.

OF FOLIAGE AND FLORA 

If you find florals too frou-frou for you, skip the pinks and reds, and opt for other garden hues like this green blouse. Pair with sleek trousers for an outfit that’s perfect for both the workplace and for drinks after.

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Mismatched earrings, $4,000, Hermes. Paco Rabanne blazer, $1,289; and trousers, $896, from Net-A-Porter. Shoes, $1,350, from Dolce Gabbana.

VELVET UNDERGROUND

Create a lasting impression with a tailored floral suit in rich velvet.

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Blouse with bow (worn underneath the dress), $69.90, from Zara. Dress, $585, from Pinko. Earrings from Dolce Gabbana. Bag, $3,800, from Roger Vivier. 

TAKE A BOW

Dial up the ladylike factor with an oversized bow accessory. 

PHOTOS: VEE CHIN

STYLING: SIFRA VANIA, ASSISTED BY LAURA ANNE, PRICILIA CHAN

HAIR: DEN NG/PREP LUXE, USING L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL & GHD, ASSISTED BY KAI WEN

MAKEUP: KEITH BRYANT LEE, USING ARMANI BEAUTY

MODEL: SHION FULLER/MANNEQUIN

LOCATION: THE ATELIER & CO.