FLUID BODIES

Lace cheongsam with tulle trimmings, $559, from Tong Tong Friendship Store; open-toe platform sandals, $1,530, from Gucci; woven clutch by Mia, $69, brown-stained lucite bangle by Vita, $329, bangles by Barbara Boz, $119 and $149, all from Quintessential; ring from stylist

FLOWER POWER

Floral-print red dress with pleated shoulders, $885, from Vivienne Tam; tassel bracelets in silver and gold, $59 each, oval bangle by Gorjana, $79, and earrings by Isharya, $269, all from Quintessential

SILK ROUTE

Silk cheongsam with high collar, $1,399, from Vivienne Tam; purple charms minibag, $650, from Yves Saint Laurent; open-toe platform sandals, $1,530, from Gucci; green-stained lucite bangle by Vita, $329, gold ball bangle by Zirconmania, $159, and multiple bangles by Sibile, $189, all from Quintessential

TWICE THE ALLURE

Cotton two-toned cheongsam, $349, and plastic brooches, $35 each, all from Tong Tong Friendship Store; fuchsia semi-circle clutch with tassel, $410, from Shanghai Tang; peep-toe black heels, $339, from Vivienne Tam

MAXIMUM IMPACT

Floral print maxi-dress, $399, from Avana: J; pearl necklaces by Leila, $119 and $159 each, and stained lucite bangles by Vita, $329, all from Quintessential; Fever intrecciato shiny karung clutch, $4,950, from Bottega Veneta

IN STEP WITH GLAMOUR

Navy blue high-collared cheongsam, $1,035, from Shanghai Tang; grid bangle, $659, and fuchsia clutch with bejewelled wristlet, $60, both from Quintessential; red rubber heels by Vivienne Westwood for Melissa, $269, from Tyan

BRIDGING ERAS

Pleated bubble dress with square-cut collar by Slip, $1,585, and belt, $445, both from Tyan; grid bangle by Isharya, $659, and Tatiana chequebook (used as clutch) by Lara Bohnic, $569, both from Quintessential; open-toe platform sandals, $1,530, from Gucci

This article was first published in Urban, The Straits Times.