Fashion

Sea Change: Pre-fall 2016’s Romantic Take On Sailor Girl Dressing

Layers of lace and ruffles, corsets and sinuous midis – Pre-fall’s reinvention of the pin-up sailor girl is primed for an eclectic nautical romance.

by FEMALE  /   July 20, 2016

 

Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci silk-blend jacket, matching pencil skirt, silk shirt, and metal bracelet, Givenchy. Leather belt, metal and leather charms (on bracelet), and tweed corset, Prada. Sailor cap (worn throughout), stylist’s own
Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci silk-blend jacket, matching pencil skirt, silk shirt, and metal bracelet, Givenchy. Leather belt, metal and leather charms (on bracelet), and tweed corset, Prada. Sailor cap (worn throughout), stylist’s own
Leather jacket, silk-blend dress, and python skin belt, Saint Laurent. Cotton corset, Prada. Lace stockings, Chanel. Leather boots, Dior
Leather jacket, silk-blend dress, and python skin belt, Saint Laurent. Cotton corset, Prada. Lace stockings, Chanel. Leather boots, Dior
Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci silk shirt, matching slip dress, midi skirt, and metal bracelet Givenchy. Cotton corset, and metal and leather charm (on bracelet), Prada. Lace stockings, Chanel
Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci silk shirt, matching slip dress, midi skirt, and metal bracelet Givenchy. Cotton corset, and metal and leather charm (on bracelet), Prada. Lace stockings, Chanel
Cotton jumpsuit and matching skirt and vest, DKNY. Leather belt and wool corset, Prada. Lace stockings, Chanel. Leather loafers, Marni
Cotton jumpsuit and matching skirt and vest, DKNY. Leather belt and wool corset, Prada. Lace stockings, Chanel. Leather loafers, Marni
Wool-blend jacket, Louis Vuitton. Cotton corset, Prada
Wool-blend jacket, Louis Vuitton. Cotton corset, Prada
Silk coat and lace dress, Valentino. Leather belt, metal and leather charms (on belt), and wool corset, Prada
Silk coat and lace dress, Valentino. Leather belt, metal and leather charms (on belt), and wool corset, Prada
Lace turtleneck top, silk-blend pencil skirt, and leather belt, Lanvin. Tweed corset and velvet booties, Prada. Lace stockings, Chanel
Lace turtleneck top, silk-blend pencil skirt, and leather belt, Lanvin. Tweed corset and velvet booties, Prada. Lace stockings, Chanel
Cotton top, matching wrap skirt, and leather boots, Celine. Leather belt, metal and leather charms (on belt), and wool corset, Prada
Cotton top, matching wrap skirt, and leather boots, Celine. Leather belt, metal and leather charms (on belt), and wool corset, Prada

Photography Chuck Reyes Styling Tok Wei Lun, assisted by Michelle Kok Illustration Diane Rose Ng Hair Sean Ang/Fac3inc, using La Biosthetique Makeup Melissa Yeo/Fac3inc, using Dior Model Brigitta/Ave

An adapted version first appeared in Female’s July 2016 issue.

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