Fashion Trends To Help You Dress Like A Street Style Star
Looking to up your fashion game? Try out these trends that your favourite street style stars are wearing for some chic inspiration
Harper’s BAZAAR Singapore‘s Associate Style Editor zeroes in on all-season favourites to help you put together the most eye-catching and Instagram-worthy looks.
If there’s any time to go big, it’s now. Larger-than-life silhouettes not only demand attention, they announce to the world that their wearer is bold and confident. Don’t be afraid to take up space—a sentiment that can apply to your outfits as well as to your personal and professional life. Pair your voluminous ensembles with streamlined separates and accessories to strike the right balance.
Turn up the volume with vibrant hues and bold prints.
Whoever deemed button-down shirts stuffy should check out the latest offerings, as designers have taken advantage of the in-between season to loosen up this corporate staple. And what a slew of options await. Christopher John Rogers’ extra-long shirt features exaggerated collars while Sportmax has elongated its shirt sleeves, raised the collar, and layered a cut-out t-shirt on top. Sacai, meanwhile, turned a striped version into an intriguing proposition with sleeves that morph into an attached cape.
Associated with glamour and decadence, feathers were once the sole domain of red carpet gowns and showgirl costumes. But recently, feather details have made their way onto the street. While not everyone can pull off full-on feathered dresses in adventurous highlighter hues, they are easy enough to wear in small doses. Try fluffy plumes embellishing a sheer skirt or peeking out from cuffs and hems for a touch of va-va-voom appeal to an otherwise simple ensemble.
Throw on a bomber in a matching colour for a street- chic take.
Do cropped tops the grown-up way—as part of a matched set. We’ve spotted sets in denim, shirting and even fancy sequins. Coordinate your cropped top with matching minis and shorts for a youthful spin. For a more sophisticated take, opt for a cropped jacket or throw on a shirt or outerwear, and skip the ultra low-slung trousers or skirts. Highlight a slim waist with bling, or wear a fitted top or bodysuit underneath if you’d rather not bare your midsection.
Pair an abbreviated top with a longer skirt for contrast.
With parties and soireés lined up, outfits have to be planned well in advance. Designers looked to the 1950s for inspiration, bringing back the quintessential silhouette of the era: A cinched waist and voluminous skirt. Alexander McQueen gives the feminine frock a modern update with a graphic black and pale pink print, asymmetrical sleeves and slick wellies. Erdem’s floral print dress is crowned with a giant, floppy bow on one shoulder and worn with brogues for a casual twist. For maximal glamour, channel Brandon Maxwell with both a skirt (and hair) that are poufed to perfection.
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It’s never too early to have a taste of summer with this season’s crop of fruit motifs and prints. Look to Carolina Herrera for a beautiful off-shoulder frock in a red cherry print, or Moschino’s mini sheath dress with green cherries for a dollop of cheeky Pop Art vibes. Or go for a subtler approach with Gucci’s sorbet-hued sequin and lace dress paired with a strawberry bum bag. Whatever your pick of apparel or accessory, prepare for a juicy time.
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Text: Gracia Phang/Harper's Bazaar