The truth about Singapore Fashion Week that starts May 13: It can get hot outside the venue (the Tent@Orchard in front of Ngee Ann City); there can be long waits before shows; and let’s just say the idea of an Asian Anna Dello Russo sounds, well, painful. Take a lesson from these street style stars on looking Tommy Ton-ready without seeming try-hard, or combusting from the tropical weather. (Still way too hot out? Check out the official juice for SFW).
A favourite among some of the industry’s most hardworking insiders: Upgraded staples like this maxi shirt dress that mean chic with minimal fuss.
Never underestimate the presence bestowed on a crisp white shirt and black skirt.
The insider take on normcore: Tailored staples in monochrome + sandals. (Bonus: the blue hair rocks).
Reason why everyone should invest in a great black dress and sneakers
Another of our favourite staples: Tops in classic nautical stripes. Note how the monochrome palette holds everything together.
Simple really does it.
To complete the look: Pare down the accessories.
To complete the look: Pare down the hair.
The no-brainer one-piece that looks oh-so-elegant in a single pattern and/or colour
How to one-up the sophistication: Wear pumps in the same hue.
It’s utility meets cool.
You’ll want to make this your new uniform: A vintage tee (or a vintage-inspired tee like this Balenciaga number) for edge, complete with relaxed pants and sneakers.
No this isn’t Mary Kate Olsen, but you thought it was, right?
As good as stamping the words “photograph me” on your forehead. Keep everything else (hair included) simple unless you want to channel “desperate” instead.
Note: It’s a fun look, so don’t take it so seriously.
Works even with mandals.
By now nearly everyone has the look in their wardrobe (or can easily score one from the high street), but isn’t that the awesome part?
For more impact, get the skirt in a solid colour, then temper with a shirt in white or pale blue.
Your next investment after a great skirt: It works just one like.
Without the embellishment, it’s a classic tee-and-jeans look. With the embellishment, it’s a kick-ass tee-and-jeans look.
Remember: Spring/Summer 2015’s denim fever means it’s not just forgivable, but fashionable to wear denim to events (especially when they’re paint splattered and boyfriend-cut like this one).