5 Chinese New Year OOTDs To Wear Whatever Your Style
Are you feeling like the glam girl next door, the comfort seeker or the carefree bohemian? There’s an outfit for every mood.
Chinese New Year is upon us again. One of the important things to check off your pre-CNY to-do list — besides reading all about your zodiac’s lucky colours — is to shop for new clothes.
Why? So that you can look and feel fresh and fab to welcome the new lunar year. There are two ways to do this. You can do the predictable: Pick a fail-safe, full-on red ensemble and consider it sorted. Or, go with a look that truly reflects your mood, while still looking chic during house visits and reunion dinners.
To help you with the latter, we’ve come up with five key styles. From retro lover to trendsetter, each of them showcases a different side of you. One thing’s for sure: Add the pieces below to your lineup of CNY clothes, and you’re all set to look your best this festive period.
Rosylee Crop Shell Top, $49, and Rosylee Canary Yellow Buttoned Pleated Skorts, $69, Takashimaya Department Store
You like things fun, bright and cheery. This two-piece checked set doesn’t just encapsulate the fun-loving spirit of the ’60s, but it also has a mood-lifting effect, thanks to the highlighter yellow hue.
Les Néréides PARIS Forget-Me-Not and Rosebuds Circular Post Earrings, $295, Takashimaya Department Store
Tocco Toscano Fel Top Zip Hugger Bag, $249, Takashimaya Department Store
Ja.Socha Antique White Top, $99.90, Takashimaya Department Store
Who cares about frilly frocks and body-hugging cheongsams? You just want to feel comfy in whatever you wear, especially when your CNY involves snacking, sitting around and playing with or entertaining kids.
Fion Classic Quilting Leather Crossbody & Shoulder Handbag, $478, Takashimaya Department Store
Rosylee Square Neck Midi Dress, $109, Takashimaya Department Store
Your sweet and feminine image makes it hard for people not to fall in love with you. When it comes to dressing up, you know how to look glam without going overboard; A-line dresses are your best bet, as they give you a shapely yet structured silhouette.
Diamanti Per Tutti, SweetEscape Hope Earrings, $255, Takashimaya Department Store
STONEHENgE 14k Rose Gold Silhouette Necklace, $788, Takashimaya Department Store
Furla Essential Mini Vertical Crossbody Bag, $350, Takashimaya Department Store
Ted Baker Rives High Neck Printed Top, $115, and Ted Baker Dornie Tiered Frill Midi Skirt, $415, Takashimaya Department Store
Boho chic is a synonym for your name because you’re all about a relaxed, personal style. This explains why you’ll fall in love with this bohemian outfit — it’s timeless, breezy and it perfectly reflects your carefree spirit.
STONEHENgE 14k Rose Gold Silhouette Earrings, $388, Takashimaya Department Store
Emporio Armani Rose Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Ladies’ Watch, $679, Takashimaya Department Store
Lver Tuscany Jacquard Dress, $189, Takashimaya Department Store
You’re one to spot and set the hottest trends in town, such as puff sleeves, and you’re always at the ready to dispense style tips to those around you. In other words, you’re everyone’s go-to for all things fashion, fun and fabulous.
Dashing Diva Glaze Magic Press Gloss Collection, $19, Takashimaya Department Store
Diamanti Per Tutti SweetEscape Hope Ring, $275, Takashimaya Department Store
Text: Hayden Ng/HerWorld