It seems just like yesterday where we were still hearing the faint sounds of Mariah Carey’s Christmas album on the radio.
Soon the Christmas lights in Orchard will clear, and we’ll all be rushing to Robinsons to buy our bed sheets on sale, Takashiamaya for the yearly Chinese New Year snack market and Harvey Norman to get that Dyson vacuum cleaner to prepare our homes for spring cleaning.
But let’s not forget one of the other more fun aspects of Chinese New Year—shopping for new clothes. Many Chinese people believe that since it’s the start of the Lunar New Year, we should buy new thing to symbolise getting ready for a fresh new start.
And if you want to double your luck, it’s best if you wear red as it is a colour that represents luck and prosperity.
So if you’re looking for huat this year as you go visiting, here’s eight red dresses that’s you and your relatives will bound to love.
If your style veers minimalism, try thus cocoon silhouette dress from local label R-y-e.
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Planning to party over the CNY break? This one-shouldered dress will do the trick.
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This dress from Beyond The Vines is lightweight and made from tencel, which makes it perfect for visiting in this heat.
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If you prefer your shades of red on the more muted side, try this maroon wrap mini dress with pleats from Pomelo instead.
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A printed shirt dress from Uniqlo’s collaboration with Marimekko is great for those with a quirkier style.
Style it like how they did with a pair of matching red socks and slip-on boots!
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Want to stand out from a sea of red dresses?
Try one with a fruit pattern instead!
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Visiting your partner’s family for the first time? Play it safe by wearing this chiffon midi dress.
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Is this dress not the most perfect for stuffing yourself with CNY snacks?
We love how flattering the cut is and the wrap-tie waist is perfect for hiding your stuffed body.
This article was first published in Cleo.
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