Fun and sweet in your 20s
You should do pretty with a quirky touch or a cool edge.
Take your cue from Diane von Furstenberg or Proenza Schouler: floral shorts-and-blouse or schoolgirl-inspired outfits.
Or go bold with printed midriff tops and full skirts a la Dolce & Gabbana.
Get it right
• Wear your blouse buttoned up or with a Peter Pan collar. Pair it with a short cheerleader-ish skirt or a pencil one.
• Keep your shirt or blouse conservative but show lots of leg.
• Swap ballet flats for booties or chunky sandals.
• Carry a granny purse or a cross-body satchel to add vintage charm.
Steph Oh, 24
Senior brand executive at the Spa Esprit Group
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"This outfit reminds me of a school uniform. And grey's my favourite colour too!"
Polyester and cotton blouse, $59.90,
from H&M.
Wool skirt, $83, from Topshop.
PU leather satchel, $149, from Lapalette.
PU leather booties, $79.90, from New Look.
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"I don't usually wear prints but I love this patterned pyjama shorts set with its
laid-back vibe."
Polyester floral blouse and shorts, $49.90 each, from H&M.
Linen blazer, $710 from Zadig & Voltaire.
Leather and cork platforms, $170, from Nine West. |
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"How cute is this outfit? The cropped camisole is
so adorable!"
Polyester cropped top, $19.90, from H&M.
Koonhor silk pleated midi skirt, $789, from Shopthemag.com.
Leather and ponyhair clutch, $209, from Lapalette.
Suede heels, $69.90, from New Look.
Beaded necklace, $33, from Dorothy Perkins.
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Sexy and ladylike
in your 30s
You should channel the retro '60s Mad Men look with coquettish fit-and-flare silhouettes - seen at the Dior and Valentino shows.
Pretty's all about looking grown-up but with a sexy twist.
Get it right
• You want a hint of sexy. Team a full midi skirt with a cheeky sheer or lace top in sugary pastel shades. Your waist-defining dress should also stop just above the knee.
• Pair your outfits with sky-high heels with an ankle strap.
• Bag to grab? A sleek clutch or minaudiere (bright and sparkly) for a more polished look.
Linda Lim, 33
Owner of home decor online
shop White Antler
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"This lace top and high-waisted skirt combo is my favourite. I feel like dancing in this skirt!"
Lace top, $49.90, from New Look.
Aryn K polyester skirt, $109, from Robinsons Marina Bay Sands.
Leather clutch, $255, and patent leather heels, $195, from Massimo Dutti.
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"I love the beaded detail on the collar of this retro-ish dress."
Koonhor cotton shirt dress, $829, from Shopthemag.com.
Sequinned clutch, $39.90, from H&M.
Suede platform heels, $220,
from Steve Madden.
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"I'll need a little courage to wear colour from head to toe but this traffic-stopping lime green dress paired with pink and gold heels screams fun."
Polyester dress, $99.90, from H&M.
Plastic clutch, $119.90, from Witchery.
Suede and leather platform heels, $230, from
Steve Madden.
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