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15 Things To Own In 2016 To Give Your Wardrobe An Instant Makeover

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15 Things To Own In 2016 To Give Your Wardrobe An Instant Makeover

Female curates the 15 game-changers to makeover your style in 2016.

by IMRAN JALAL  /   December 30, 2015

You know the drill: New Year, New You. We’ve done the trend research (you’re welcome) and leg work for all the must-haves and game-changing pieces you need to add to your wardrobe in 2016 (you’re welcome again). By Imran Jalal.

 

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15 Things To Own In 2016 To Give Your Wardrobe An Instant Makeover
#1: A slip dress
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It’s the breakout frock of the season and will instantly give you that Elvira Hancock sass. You can’t go wrong with a Calvin Klein piece, or something a little off-kilter like this Alice McCall number.

#2: A hot vintage timepiece
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It has hipster-chic cred (the ’50s was its heyday); the tight weave of the mesh means it’s tougher than regular metal bracelets; and it looks more like a jewellery piece than a sporty steel watch. The latter also means it won’t look out of place at a dinner. Our pick is the elegant and supple Limelight Milanese from Piaget.

#3: Backless leather shoes
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We’ve did our math: the coolest brogues, loafers and lounge slippers all come with the back sliced off, like this Stuart Weitzman piece.

See: Why you should use cold water when polishing leather shoes

 

#4: A romantic lace dress
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Think Little Women + Romeo & Juliet. The easiest way to start is with peasant dresses or prairie and Liberty prints such as this Max Mara dress.

#5: A saddle bag
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Braun Buffel does theirs with fun motifs (like Arabesque) and bold colours (not your typical brown). The look is more hip, less vintage grandma.

#6: A parka
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Just make it tailored, not sporty. This way, they give your getups, like pretty summer dresses or column gowns, more edge. Our favourite is Dior’s demi-couture rendition with floral appliques. For something more structured and pared down, we vote for this Cos piece.

#7: Bold earrings
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The season for dramatic accessories is far from over. Prada’s round plastic drop earrings remind us of disco balls. In short: they rock.

See: A new Singapore jewellery label that’s all about edgy accessories

#8: An off-shoulder top
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Bare shoulders are the new erogenous zone. Do that sexy supermodel look with an Alexander McQueen cropped top.

See: How to style the off-shoulder top, as seen on streetstyle stars Chiara Ferragni, Margaret Zhang and more

#9: Upgraded espadrilles
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Details that pop like embellishments, as seen on this Jimmy Choos, make for instant street style cred.

See: Espadrilles and plimsolls that are good enough to wear to a cocktail party

#10: A statement white shirt
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Wear it like a Tudor – by that, we mean your staple of white shirts should come with dramatic sleeves. There’s an air of formality and romanticism with the look. Just refer to this CH Carolina Herrera design.

#11: Crazy platforms
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Revive Studio 54 glamour with heavily decorated platforms. Saint Laurent’s ones make us want to boogie.

#12: A pair of '90s denim jeans
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Grunge is big next season, so bring out those light-washed and ripped denim. Our go-to guys for awesome jeans: Dutch label Scotch & Soda.

#13: Anything in patchwork
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Homespun chic gets upgraded in luxe leathers and materials. We dig Stuart Vever’s Picasso-like effect on this Coach mini skirt.

See: Cute accessories all ’80s and ’90s kids will love

#14: A lounge-y robe
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Whatever wonders a trench coat can do to your look, the bathrobe-inspired coat, such as this one from Bimba Y Lola, can do the same. The bonus: they’re lightweight and perfect for our local climes.

#15: A ruffled evening dress
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Because nothing makes you stand out more than large poufy details. Rosie Assoulin’s piece will bring out your inner Flamenco babe.

 

Like this? Grab the looks you can rock for that New Year Party.

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