Hands up if you identify as one of the following:
1. Your workwear consists largely of black, navy, grey and cream colours
2. You don’t have a habit of accessorising for work, mostly because you’re not sure where to begin
3. Your shoe/bag game has been stuck in pause mode for a while now
If you identify with one of these, don’t worry, we’re not here to make you feel bad. Instead, use these fashion tips to encourage yourself to step outside of your comfort zone, and experiment with a look that’s just bold enough to turn heads, without getting you a stern look from HR. With enough practice, you’ll be the most stylish woman in the office.
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Clash bright solid colours with contrasting prints. Ground your look with a neutral pair of shoes, so it helps to play down the drama.
Blazer, $5,230; top, $1,630; and skirt, $1,850, all from Prada. Necklaces (from top), $6,650; and $23,950, both from Poh Heng Jewellery. Boots, $79.90, from Charles & Keith.
Life’s too short to be stuck in a boring black suit all the time! Opt for a printed pantsuit, which exudes confident power vibes.
Blazer, $149; and pants, $109, both from Topshop. Cuffs, from $1,860 each, all from
Poh Heng Jewellery. Boots, $680, from Sandro.
Bermuda shorts are super stylish when they are tailored and part of a suit. To keep it office-friendly, make sure you pick simpler jewellery pieces and finish with a slick of red lipstick.
Blazer, $3,450; sweater, $1,920; shirt, $1,560; and shorts, $1,420; all from Bottega Veneta. Cuff, $2,200, from Marilyn Tan Jewellery. Boots, $209, from Aldo.
Go bold with a feathered top, fun accessories and oversized pants.
Earrings, $155, from Bimba Y Lola. Top from Loewe. Bangle, $1,280, from Marilyn Tan Jewellery.
Pants, $390, from Pleats Please Issey Miyake.
Chinese New Year may be over, but it doesn’t mean the huat-factor has to end. Attract prosperity with gold jewellery and a handbag in red tones.
Whistles dress, $349, from Robinsons. Bracelet, $498; and ring (ring finger), $328, both from Carrie K. Ring (index finger), $1,200; and ring (middle finger), $489, both from Marilyn Tan Jewellery. Bag, $4,370, from Prada. Boots from Jimmy Choo.
Pair clashing prints in ice-cream shades for an effervescent look that’s interesting and stylish.
Top, $300; and skirt, $280, both from Bimba Y Lola. Knit, $469, from Moiselle. Bag from Jimmy Choo. Necklace, $7,003, from Poh Heng Jewellery. Boots, $79.90, from Charles & Keith.
Experiment with coloured checks and statement accessories. Extra points if your eyeshadow is gold!
Ear cuff, $1,720; and ring (on index finger), $780, both from Marilyn Tan Jewellery. Jacket, $1,669, from Moiselle. Knit, $995, from Anne Fontaine. Rings, from $500; and bracelet, $16,200, all from Poh Heng Jewellery.
PHOTOGRAPHY: VEE CHIN / FASHION DIRECTION: JANICE PIDDUCK / FASHION STYLING: LAUREN ALEXA / HAIR: GREGO OH / MAKEUP: HONGLING, USING NARS / MODEL: NIA BALAK/AVE / LAMINATE PANELS: ADMIRA PTE LTD / PRICES OF GOLD JEWELLERY ARE ACCURATE AT PRESS TIME