10 red pieces that will transcend Chinese New Year, all for under $200

The colour of passion, courage and your next best wardrobe investment

1/11

If there's one colour to appease disgruntled relatives and the customary parental pre-visiting wardrobe check - it's the colour red. But, before you shell out on something that looks a little too festive, consider these 10 options instead that tick these three check boxes - they're red (well, duh?), they're uber trendy and with prices below, $200, we're considering them a steal.

 

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The '60s inspired sunglasses

2/11

The '60s brought us one of the many trends we love - bell bottoms, turtlenecks and miniskirts. And, ultra groovy shades in shapes like these. 

Acrylic blend sunglasses, $25.90, Stradivarius.

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The minimalist flatform sandal

3/11

Most fashion labels don't drop their SS'18 products till late in January but Melissa does. And this time round, it's with the most utilitarian shoes that look good, smell good and takes you wherever you want to go the way you should - in comfort and style. 

Koen rubber flatforms, $189, Melissa.

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The casual day dress

4/11

In the early noughties, Alexa Chung made this kind of dress trendy - a sheer material that's great for the weather, an eclectic print that doesn't look out of place in a vintage shop and a flattering thigh skimming length. Fast forward a few years, it still looks great. 

Polyester dress, $89.90, Mango.

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The simple cocktail dress

5/11

An invitiation to a dinner or cocktail nights doesn't mean you have to whip out anything fanciful or your best jewellery. Take it easy - try on a simple cocktail dress or shoes that you can actually walk around in. We love this one for the former. 

Polyester dress, $189, Collate The Label.

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The wide legged trousers

6/11

Before you baulk at the thought of what might seem like an unflattering pair of pants, know this - these ones are high-rise and with it's flared bottom, it'll look perfectly tailored no matter how it's styled. 

Polyester pants, $45.90, Love Bonito.

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The faux fur sweater

7/11

We love our ribbed knits and chunky sweaters but sometimes, nothing feels better than a snuggly faux fur sweater that's one part Elmo-chic and the other great for cold office days. 

Polyester sweater, $35.90, Bershka.

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The classic floral wrap dress

8/11

We know we know, a floral spring in SS'18 is hardly groundbreaking but consider the places you can wear them - brunches, weddings, festivals, nights out and yes, they're work appropriate friendly too. 

Viscose dress, $116, Topshop.

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The sexy camisole with a twist

9/11

Not all camisoles are made the same - some are utilitarian and make for great layering pieces and others come asymmetrical and helps your outfit do the talking. This is the latter. 

Xinnatex New York polyester top, $199, Society-A.

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The classic clutch with a twist

10/11

We're all for classic bags - they're timeless, most of them (if not all) are utilitarian aka they fit everything including our kitchen sink and there are many a price point for them. This classic cross bodied one gets an astral twist. 

PU leather bag, $85.90, Charles & Keith.

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The mini heeled boot

11/11

Kitten heeled shoes are polarizing - some like their heels vertiginous and some like theirs flat. But we say that kitten heeled ones hit the sweet spot - a pointy toe that's flattering and a height that you can't break your ankle on.

PU leather, $139, Zara.

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