Singaporeans’ long standing relationship with colourful rubber flip flops and cotton shorts has proven one thing: We would all rather be comfortable than stylish.
I understand our humid weather is terribly restricting when it comes to dressing up. No one likes going through the day with sweaty feet stuck in high heels, or be caught sporting multiple layers when the temperature hits 30 degree celsius.
Many people are under the impression that you only have flip flops, leggings and tank tops to work with when they want to be comfortable in their outfits. Ladies, ditch these sloppy items!
Check out these 4 great suggestions on what you can wear, along with our shopping recommendations and we promise that you will look stylish and well put together without having to sacrifice comfort!
Polyester viscose culottes, $69.90 from Zara
1. Culottes
Culottes perfectly epitomises how style meets comfort. These versatile pants have the benefits of a voluminous bottom and a flattering hemline without restricting movements. What’s more, these pants are the IT pants of the season so there’s no better time to wear it than now.
Viscose gilet, $99 from Mango
2. Gilets
A gilet is a sleeveless jacket resembling a vest or blouse and it instantly dresses up any outfit. This piece is also great for our weather because it will keep us cool and our outfit office appropriate.
Polyamide cotton dress, $59.90 from Zara
3. Clothes with special details
Little details like fringe, embroidery or gold/silver hardware accents can help to jazz up your outfit and push it up several notches on the style scale.
Oscar de la Renta calf hair heels, $622 from The OutNet
4. Low heels
Comfortable heels have always been kind of elusive until Chanel rolled out its two toned low heeled slingbacks that sent the fashion world into a low heel frenzy. You can now enjoy your beloved height boost without torturing your feet.