Sure, who doesn’t love dressing up and feeling like a style queen? But for those regular days when we don’t really need to dress up (which are many) or when we’re just too plain lazy to dress up (which are more), we can always rely on our trusty basics.
Basics, by definition, are meant to be timeless and transitional, regardless of current trends. Every so often, however, an upgrade is necessary. Therefore, here are the fashion basics you need to keep your go-to attire chic in 2017.
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Move over bomber jackets; 2017 is bringing us more outerwear in the athleisure variety. We’re seeing a definitive shift in focus towards super functional track jackets and parkas for a more rugged yet stylish aesthetic this year. While the puffy jacket may not be appropriate for our oven-like temperatures, go for chic track jackets and windbreakers to update your basic outerwear. Image: Showbit
Move over bomber jackets; 2017 is bringing us more outerwear in the athleisure variety. We’re seeing a definitive shift in focus towards super functional track jackets and parkas for a more rugged yet stylish aesthetic this year. While the puffy jacket may not be appropriate for our oven-like temperatures, go for chic track jackets and windbreakers to update your basic outerwear. Image: Showbit
They key to looking trendy this year is not to look too refined or posh. Fashionistas are more commonly seen sporting a gym bag and nutritious smoothie rather than a luxurious glittery handbag these days. Looking sporty and healthy is in. Image: Showbit
They key to looking trendy this year is not to look too refined or posh. Fashionistas are more commonly seen sporting a gym bag and nutritious smoothie rather than a luxurious glittery handbag these days. Looking sporty and healthy is in. Image: Adidas
What more can we say about our favourite oversized statement tees? The oversized trend dominated street style last year, and offered us a stylish way to wear super comfy tee shirts. While those that are plain and solid-coloured are great, statement tees and graphic prints will bring your basics game to a new level Image: Showbit
However, if you’re tired of tee shirts, you can always opt for a sexy bodysuit. Bodysuits are super flattering and easy to wear too. Play around with the fabrics; velvet bodysuits manage to look both alluring and luxe, and satin looks classy while keeping you cool in the Singapore heat. Wear them with your favourite trousers or jeans, although a maxi skirt would be a stylish choice too. Image: Zara
However, if you’re tired of tee shirts, you can always opt for a sexy bodysuit. Bodysuits are super flattering and easy to wear too. Play around with the fabrics; velvet bodysuits manage to look both alluring and luxe, and satin looks classy while keeping you cool in the Singapore heat. Wear them with your favourite trousers or jeans, although a maxi skirt would be a stylish choice too. Image: Zara
However, if you’re tired of tee shirts, you can always opt for a sexy bodysuit. Bodysuits are super flattering and easy to wear too. Play around with the fabrics; velvet bodysuits manage to look both alluring and luxe, and satin looks classy while keeping you cool in the Singapore heat. Wear them with your favourite trousers or jeans, although a maxi skirt would be a stylish choice too. Image: Mango
However, if you’re tired of tee shirts, you can always opt for a sexy bodysuit. Bodysuits are super flattering and easy to wear too. Play around with the fabrics; velvet bodysuits manage to look both alluring and luxe, and satin looks classy while keeping you cool in the Singapore heat. Wear them with your favourite trousers or jeans, although a maxi skirt would be a stylish choice too. Image: Mango
Statement sleeves were big (literally) on the runway last year, and the trend seems to have survived into the new year. Translate this runway look into your office wardrobe with bell sleeves. Billowy sleeves are super fun to wear and perfect for our everyday weather in Singapore. Match a bell sleeve blouse with trousers or midi-skirt for an effortless office outfit. Image: Asos
Statement sleeves were big (literally) on the runway last year, and the trend seems to have survived into the new year. Translate this runway look into your office wardrobe with bell sleeves. Billowy sleeves are super fun to wear and perfect for our everyday weather in Singapore. Match a bell sleeve blouse with trousers or midi-skirt for an effortless office outfit. Image: Massimo Dutti
Wide leg trousers were super popular in 2016 and this silhouette has carried on into 2017 in the form of flared jeans. While we still love our mom jeans and always will, it’s time to break out into something a little different. Recreate that 70s style that’s oh-so-popular right now with a pair of figure-flattering pair of high waisted flared jeans and a crop top or retro graphic tee. Oh, and you should probably wear heels with these as they might make you appear shorter than you’re used to. Image: Net-a-Porter
Wide leg trousers were super popular in 2016 and this silhouette has carried on into 2017 in the form of flared jeans. While we still love our mom jeans and always will, it’s time to break out into something a little different. Recreate that 70s style that’s oh-so-popular right now with a pair of figure-flattering pair of high waisted flared jeans and a crop top or retro graphic tee. Oh, and you should probably wear heels with these as they might make you appear shorter than you’re used to. Image: Net-a-Porter
For something more decidedly feminine, we’re going to need some skirts. The minute we saw Dior’s Spring/Summer 2017 collection we knew that tulle maxi skirts were going to be our new go-to bottoms. Tulle skirts are a great way to spin an athleisure ensemble into a more feminine athluxury look in a snap. The great thing about these skirts are that you can wear them with practically anything, cementing them as the perfect new fashion staple. Image: Showbit
For something more decidedly feminine, we’re going to need some skirts. The minute we saw Dior’s Spring/Summer 2017 collection we knew that tulle maxi skirts were going to be our new go-to bottoms. Tulle skirts are a great way to spin an athleisure ensemble into a more feminine athluxury look in a snap. The great thing about these skirts are that you can wear them with practically anything, cementing them as the perfect new fashion staple. Image: Net-a-Porter
For something more decidedly feminine, we’re going to need some skirts. The minute we saw Dior’s Spring/Summer 2017 collection we knew that tulle maxi skirts were going to be our new go-to bottoms. Tulle skirts are a great way to spin an athleisure ensemble into a more feminine athluxury look in a snap. The great thing about these skirts are that you can wear them with practically anything, cementing them as the perfect new fashion staple. Image: Net-a-Porter
A good button down shirt is a working woman’s best friend; it’s easy to style and appropriate for almost every work situation. The thing about selecting office basics is that you have to walk the fine line between keeping them versatile enough to match with whatever else you have in your closet and stylish enough to set you apart from the other lovely ladies. Most of the time, this relies on the print, and that basic white just ain’t going to cut it anymore. Image: Zara
Oxford stripes are not only a very flattering print, but really all the rage right now. A crisp button down shirt in navy blue and white oxford stripes is perfect for everyday use, and can be styled in a variety different ways. Image: Mango
Those white sneakers with rose motif embroidery from Gucci blew up the internet early this year (we remember noticing them getting popular on Twitter and falling in love with them again!), and they seem to be heralding a trend that only seems to be growing. If you’re someone who’s a little more fashion conscious, embroidered sneakers are the must-haves of this year. Image: Gucci
We’ve mentioned how embellished slides allow us to experience the comfort of slippers without being overly casual, and what’s not to love about that? Whether your pair is embellished with feathers, fur, crystals or sequins, ride the fashion wave and let slides be your default footwear when you don’t feel like being covered up. Image: Net-a-Porter
We’ve mentioned how embellished slides allow us to experience the comfort of slippers without being overly casual, and what’s not to love about that? Whether your pair is embellished with feathers, fur, crystals or sequins, ride the fashion wave and let slides be your default footwear when you don’t feel like being covered up. Image: Net-a-Porter