In Chinese culture, red is a colour that symbolises wealth, luck and happiness, which makes it a good enough reason for you to wear this particular hue out during Chinese New Year. Let your tops be the centre of attention at this year’s house visits! We’ve selected 12 great options for you to take your pick from. And since some of you’re going to put a dent in your finances giving out ang paos this year, we’ve made sure none of the pieces we’ve shortlisted are above $88. You can thank us later!
Text: Sean Tham and Aaron Kok.
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Nothing beats a simple, scarlet t-shirt. They’re highly versatile pieces that can be worn with anything in your closet. However, don’t play it safe with a plain piece — add a dose of girlish charm with one that sports a cute Mickey embroidery.
A silk camisole top will always get our approval, since it’s both stylish and sexy. What we’d recommend: Wear it with skinny jeans and throw on a sharp cotton blazer to elevate your look.
The peplum cut on this top is super flattering and promises to help you look slimmer, as it hides away your post-steamboat belly.
Inject whimsy into your look by picking a print that’s grown up and still fun. The melange of chains in this prints automatically looks sophisticated without seeming too over-the-top.
For a look that’s prim and pretty, slip into this 2-in-1 top that you can easily pair with a pair of skinny jeans and cute mules.
Keep yourself cool and comfortable during house visits by donning a short sleeve shirt. Wear this with a tartan printed wrap skirt and a pair of leather brogues for that youthful vibe.
Stylish and sophisticated, we recommend rocking a bright number, like this H&M piece, that’s versatile enough for you to weave into your work closet (talk about two for the price of one!). Plus, this wrap blouse features a feminine bow, which will create the illusion of a curvier body silhouette.
Wearing a brocade, satin-blend top does not mean you’ll look archaic. Go for this piece from H&M — the ruffled collar and cinched wrists give it a contemporary flair. Wear yours with a pair of chino trousers and some heeled booties.
Bare some skin by wearing a top that highlights one of the sexiest body parts: The collarbone. Keep things classy by matching this piece with either a maxi skirt or a pair of denim jeans.
What we love about this Mango floral printed shirt is its versatility. You can elevate it by wearing it underneath an orange satin slip dress, but once you’re done with Chinese New Year, dress it down casually with denim shorts for a trip to the malls, or work it as a cover-up over your pastel pink bikini to a beach party.
The utilitarian details on this shirt (see: patch pockets, sleeve cuffs and boxy cut) help take this shirt away from looking too traditional and stuffy. Style this with an A-line skirt to keep your look feminine.
A fresh burst of florals might be just what you need to really lift up your look. Plus, you can always wear this after CNY is over, by pairing it with a cute denim skirt or jeans for the weekend.