Adding a jacket makes you look sharp and chic instantly – no matter what you are wearing.
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Few things have the versatility of this denim mainstay that can be paired with almost anything. Add interest by mixing in prints.
• Jacket, $119, from Topshop.
• Silk-blend blouse with collar, $420, from Bimba Y Lola.
• Kenzo x H&M quilted silk dress, $399, and acrylic earrings, $59.90, from H&M.
• Polyester booties, price unavailable, from Ash. • Forward double ring, $255, from Swarovski.
Photography Tan Wei Te
Styling Karin Tan
Hair Aaron Ng/Decorum
Makeup Kenneth Lee, using Shiseido
Model Milo Tse/Nu Models
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Few things have the versatility of this denim mainstay that can be paired with almost anything. Add interest by mixing in prints.
Denim with detachable faux fur collar, $119, from Zara.
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Few things have the versatility of this denim mainstay that can be paired with almost anything. Add interest by mixing in prints.
Steve J & Yoni P Blue Is My Name two-tone denim jacket, USD385, from www.net-a-porter.com
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Even better than a bomber jacket in a solid shade is one with prints that make an outfit pop. Try print on print if you dare.
• Polyester bomber, $89.90, from Dorothy Perkins.
• Kenzo x H&M knitted viscose-blend turtleneck sleeveless dress, $159, from H&M.
• Suede shoes, $440, from Bimba Y Lola.
• Forward bracelet, $265, from Swarovski.
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Even better than a bomber jacket in a solid shade is one with prints that make an outfit pop. Try print on print if you dare.
Polyester-blend, price unavailable, from Maje.
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Even better than a bomber jacket in a solid shade is one with prints that make an outfit pop. Try print on print if you dare.
D.D Collective polyester-blend jacquard, $259, from Robinsons.
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Parkas add a sporty vibe to an outfit. Make yours more work appropriate by teaming it with a fitted piece. Or wear it with sneakers for a casual twist.
• Coated nylon parka, $126, from Topshop.
• Viscose-blend pullover, $235, from Bimba Y Lola.
• Polyester-blend cigarette pants, $69.90, from Dorothy Perkins.
• Studded velvet plimsolls, price unavailable, from Ash.
• Jean-Paul Gaultier for Atelier Swarovski Reverse double earrings, $255, and Cosmic All-Around necklace, $550, from Swarovski.
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Parkas add a sporty vibe to an outfit. Make yours more work appropriate by teaming it with a fitted piece. Or wear it with sneakers for a casual twist.
D.D Collective polyester-blend, $289, from Robinsons.
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Also called a sleeveless jacket, this a great alternative when you want to look sharp, but can’t bear something with sleeves in this heat. Insanely stylish, it is slimming and makes you look taller, too.
• Polyester longline vest, $93.90, and polyester-blend jumpsuit, $116, from Dorothy Perkins.
• Mode Gold titanium necklace, $1,848, bracelet, $1,048, and ring, $418, from Goldheart Jewelry. Jean-Paul Gaultier for Atelier Swarovski Reverse double earrings, $255, from Swarovski.
• PU booties, $63.90, from Charles & Keith.
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Also called a sleeveless jacket, this a great alternative when you want to look sharp, but can’t bear something with sleeves in this heat. Insanely stylish, it is slimming and makes you look taller, too.
Iris & Ink wool, £263.04 ($475), from www.theoutnet.com.
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Such a structured jacket calls for a softer blouse with, say, a pussy bow to balance the look. What’s more, you don’t always have to pair your blazer with a skirt.Culottes and cigarette pants in the same colour or a neutral hue work just as well.
• Polyester-blend blazer, $139, from Topshop.
• Polyester pussy-bow blouse, $69.90, and culottes, $69.90, from Dorothy Perkins.
• Leather platforms, price unavailable, from Pedder Red.
• Jean-Paul Gaultier for Atelier Swarovski Reverse double ring (right hand), $320, Forward double ring (left), $255, and Fanfare brooch, $190, from Swarovski.
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Such a structured jacket calls for a softer blouse with, say, a pussy bow to balance the look. What’s more, you don’t always have to pair your blazer with a skirt.Culottes and cigarette pants in the same colour or a neutral hue work just as well.
Wool-blend, price unavailable, from Max Mara.
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Such a structured jacket calls for a softer blouse with, say, a pussy bow to balance the look. What’s more, you don’t always have to pair your blazer with a skirt.Culottes and cigarette pants in the same colour or a neutral hue work just as well.
Cotton-blend, $225, from Massimo Dutti.
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Such a structured jacket calls for a softer blouse with, say, a pussy bow to balance the look. What’s more, you don’t always have to pair your blazer with a skirt.Culottes and cigarette pants in the same colour or a neutral hue work just as well.
J.Crew Regent Stretch-wool Blazer, USD224, from www.net-a-porter.com
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This can make you seem tough, so contrast the vibe with ultra-feminine pieces for a more modern look. And try playing with textures, like mixing faux suede with a metallic fabric.
• Faux suede jacket, $159, from Warehouse.
• Lace long-sleeved turtleneck top, $99.90, and polyester-blend bralet top, $59.90, from Topshop.
• Patent leather skirt, $249, from H&M.
• Suede ankle boots, $415, from Bimba Y Lola.
• Jean-Paul Gaultier for Atelier Swarovski Reverse Y necklace, $430, from Swarovski.
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Faux leather, $89.90, from Zara.
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This can make you seem tough, so contrast the vibe with ultra-feminine pieces for a more modern look. And try playing with textures, like mixing faux suede with a metallic fabric.
Comme Des Garcons Girl Polka-dot faux leather biker jacket, USD978, from www.net-a-porter.com
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