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Are Your Accessories Making You Look Older?

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Are Your Accessories Making You Look Older?

by Aaron Kok  /   July 16, 2019

Just as how accessories maketh the outfit, the wrong choice of earrings or shoes can turn a great outfit into a total trainwreck. Not only do they create unnecessary tension in your overall attire, the wrong accessory can also age you by a decade.

To help you always make sure that your accessories are working in your favour, here’s an agenda of accessory styles to look for. They promise to be timeless additions to every look, and you’ll only feel confidence when you have them on.

Plus, to give you more sartorial inspo, we’ve come up with a whole range of outfits that take you from your office to the bar room and then the playground. Say hello to your new anti-aging accessory heroes.

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Are Your Accessories Making You Look Older?
1. Size Matters
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Get your hands on this season’s handbag hero: The top-handle bag. Perfect for storing all your knick-knacks, without having to lug around unnecessary extra weight! Look for luxe details like an animal skin or metallic finishing to amp up the glamour.

Kimhekim shirt, $499; and pants, $499, both from SocietyA. Chloé bag, $2,410, from Pedder On Scotts. Bodysuit, stylist’s own.

Wear to: Business lunch
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A midi dress and classic accessories take you to a working lunch in style. You’ll still look presentable and chic, and you get to stay comfortable through each course!

Clockwise from left: Dress, $480, from Maje. Earrings from Monica Vinader. Watch, $389, from Calvin Klein Watches. Bracelet, $279, from Pandora. Bag, $69.90, from Charles & Keith. Shoes from Stella McCartney.

Wear to: Dinner & drinks
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Add a little dash of sensuality to your look with a silky camisole, and dress it up with statement jewellery and shoes.

Clockwise from left: Cami NYC top, $159, from NET-A-PORTER. Pants, $139, from H&M. Bracelet, $460, from Tory Burch. Bag, $69.90, from Charles & Keith. Shoes from Alberta Ferretti. Ring, $159, from Pandora.

Wear to: Work presentation
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Smarten up in a tailored safari jacket and chic, business-appropriate colours.

Clockwise from left: Skirt, $169, from Topshop. Jacket, $645, from Bora Aksu. Watch from DKNY. Earrings, $90, from Bimba Y Lola. Bag, $69.90, from Charles & Keith. Shoes, $1,290, from Bally.

Wear to: Weekend play date
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You’re going to be minding your kid all afternoon, so dress sensibly with low heels and a skirt that allows you to move freely.

Clockwise from left: Jacket, $84, from ASOS. Ring, $34.95, from H&M. Earrings, $150, from kate spade new york. Bag, $69.90, from Charles & Keith. Shoes, $520, from Sandro. Skirt from Maje. 

2. Shine Bright
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The message is clear: Structural earrings are the new investment piece, and they’ll take you from day to night seamlessly.

Alighieri earrings, $536, from NET-A-PORTER. P by Panache ear cuff, $169, from Society A. Blazer from Maje.

Wear to: Client pitch
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A power suit and neutral-coloured accessories are a winning combination.

Clockwise from left: Jacket, $140, from ASOS. Pants, $49, from ASOS. Earrings, $2,580, from State Property. Sunglasses, $280, from Bimba Y Lola. Bag, $635, from Danse Lente. Cult Gaia shoes, $745, from Pedder On Scotts.

Wear to: Dinner & drinks
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A sparkly sequinned skirt will ensure you’re always the best dressed lady in the room, especially when finished with vintage-inspired accompaniments.

Clockwise from left: Tibi top, $245, from THE OUTNET. Earrings, $2,580, from State Property. Cuff, $690, from Chloé. Bag, $385, from Vanina. Loeffler Randall, $275, from THE OUTNET. Skirt, $199, from Mango.

Wear to: Business lunch
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Contrast a feminine lace dress with structural leather pieces for a statement look.

Clockwise from left: Dress, $1,230, from Diane von Furstenberg. Shoes, $85.90, from Charles & Keith. Earrings, $2,580, from State Property. Sunglasses, $650, from Fendi. Yuzefi bag, $700, from NET-A-PORTER.

Wear to: Brunch hour
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Trip into your favourite brunch spot in a safari-inspired look that’s casual and chic.

Clockwise from left: T-shirt, $54.95, from H&M. Skirt, $59.90, from Mango. Earrings, $2,580, from State Property. Bag, $2,290, from Bally. Watch from Emporio Armani. Sandals, $106, from Topshop.

3. To The Point
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Comfy days await when you slip into a chic pair of pointed-toe kitten heels. Plus, they look good on women regardless of age!

Dress, $249, from H&M. Shoes, $49.90, from Charles & Keith.

Wear to: Work presentation
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Evergreen staples — such as the white shirt or the pleated skirt — look fresh and on-point in this season’s wine-inspired shades.

Clockwise from left: Shirt, $395, from Pinko. Skirt, $415, from Maje. Bag, $914, from Aigner. Watch from Skagen. Shoes, $99.90, from Mango. Earrings, $19.90, from Seed Heritage. 

Wear to: Weekend play date
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Dressed-up denim will ensure you’ll be the envy of all the mothers in your kid’s playgroup.

Clockwise from left: Knit from Mango. Jeans, $370, from Sandro. Necklace, $160, from Bimba Y Lola. Staud bag, $530, from Pedder On Scotts. Shoes, $99.90, from Mango. Sunglasses, $1,100, from Jimmy Choo.

Wear to: Client pitch
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Show off a softer side of your corporate image by mixing crisp tailoring with soft, flowy materials.

Clockwise from left: Cami NYC top, $159, from NET-A-PORTER. Bag from Strathberry. Jacket from Tory Burch. Earrings, $429, from Swarovski. Shoes, $99.90, from Mango. Emilio Pucci pants, $426, from THE OUTNET.

 

Wear to: Brunch hour
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A bold printed skirt and a statement basket bag is all you need to look Instagram-ready this weekend.

Clockwise from left: Skirt, $99.90, from Mango. Top, $320, from Maje. Bag, $1,150, from Loewe. Earrings, $109, from Wanderlust + Co.Sunglasses, $240, from Bimba Y Lola. Shoes, $99.90, from Mango.

4. Tick Tock
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Never miss a beat with the agelessly stylish bracelet watch. Arm party optional.

Watch, $4,220, from Longines. Dress, $2,150, from Loewe x Paula’s Ibiza.

Wear to: Weekend play date
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Quirky accessories add a sense of whimsy and personality to your casual threads.

Clockwise from left: Top, $59.90, from Mango. Shoes from Pretty Ballerinas. Bracelet, $71, from Wanderlust + Co. Watch, $570, from Emporio Armani. Bag, $59.95, from Seed Heritage. Skirt, $350, from Sandro.

Wear to: Dinner & drinks
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You can’t go wrong when you hit the bar in jeans and a going-out top.

Clockwise from left: Jeans, $49, from Pomelo. Top, $250, from Self-Portrait. Earrings, $279, from Thomas Sabo. Watch, $570, from Emporio Armani. Bag, $415, from Sandro. Shoes, $149, from Topshop.

Wear to: Client pitch
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A flattering wrap dress is always a good place to start. Let it stand out by choosing one in a graphic print, and dial back on the rest of your outfit by sticking to minimalist pieces.

Clockwise from left: Dress, $249, from Topshop. Earrings from Charles & Keith. Bag, $720, from Wandler. Watch, $570, from Emporio Armani. Shoes, $203, from Diane von Furstenberg.

Wear to: Business lunch
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Cut an image of ladylike elegance in a full skirt and metallic details.

Clockwise from left: Shirt, $370, from Sandro. Skirt from Max & Co. Joanna Laura Constantine earrings, $327, from Pedder On Scotts. Watch, $570, from Emporio Armani. Bag, $4,740, from Bottega Veneta. Shoes, $129, from Mango.

PHOTOS: BRENDAN ZHANG / FASHION DIRECTION & PRODUCT STYLING: AARON KOK / FASHION STYLING: DARYLL ALEXIUS YEO / HAIR & MAKEUP: HONG LING, USING KEVIN MURPHY & YSL BEAUTY / MODEL: PAULA T/UPFRONT MODELS.

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