TGIF! 5 casual Friday outfit ideas to welcome the weekend

Bring on the weekend!

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It’s Fri-yay, folks! And that means that you’re right on that bridge between work and play. So, you need an outfit that’s chic enough for the office, but that will also help you slide into the weekend in style.

From heading to a dinner date to attending a yacht party, here are 5 outfits — inspired by 5 style stars — that you can pull together that’ll take you into the weekend.

 

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Summertime dinner romance

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Looking sexy does not mean you have to bare skin. Look sensual and effortlessly cool in a bright maxi skirt. Pair it with a sweater so it’s toned-down enough for the office environs.

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Summertime dinner romance

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From L to R: 

Coloured stripe sweater: Zara, S$49.90

Le Fleur pleated crepe maxi skirt: Adriana Degreas, US$822 (S$1,125), via Matchesfashion

Light pink ankle strap sandal: Mansur Gavriel, S$640

Nile Minaudière crossbody bag: Chloé, €1,190 (S$1,893), via Mytheresa

Mira marbled acetate hoop earrings: Cult Gaia, US$78 (S$107), via Matchesfashion

 

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Outdoor cocktails

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You’ve got alfresco drinks planned, and you’re racking your brains for an outfit that’s office-appropriate, but that can take you straight into playtime. Stay classy in a flowy maxi dress while at work, and pair the dress with a jacket and heels. As soon as it’s time to clock out, slip into a pair of platform espadrilles and throw on some bold accessories. Now you’re ready for that sangria — or three.

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Outdoor cocktails

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From L to R:

Ruffle-trimmed printed silk-moire maxi dress: Stella McCartney, £1,635 (S$2,954), via Net-a-Porter

Circular hooped earrings: Charles & Keith, S$19.90

Inner Peace 24K Gold Pendant Necklace: Brinker & Eliza, US$168 (S$229), via Moda Operandi

Straw bag with rounded handles: Zara, S$69.90

Patent leather platform sandals: Gucci, S$1,090, via Mytheresa

 

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Yacht party

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The nautical theme always looks great for casual Friday, whether you’ve actually got a yacht to board, or not. Either way, you’ll look chic without trying too hard in stripes. Pair vertical stripes with horizontal ones for a classy all-over look, or wear your stripes with a navy piece on the top or bottom.

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Yacht party

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From L to R:

Nikki sailor top: A.P.C., €100 (S$159)

The dancer gold earpieces: Bjørg Jewellery, €290 (S$461)

Striped organic cotton-poplin wide-leg pants: Mother of Pearl, £195 (S$350), via Net-a-Porter

Leather mules: Zara, S$89.90

Straw Tote Bag: Topshop, S$59.90

Oversized cat-eye acetate sunglasses: Tom Ford, US$283 (S$387), via Matchesfashion

 

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Dance through the night

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Okay, we think that wearing sequins to the office is a big, bold statement — one that is not for the faint of heart. But when a girl’s got to head to the clubs like tonight, what else is she to wear? Full sequin pants will be a wow-factor while you’re still in the office (as long as you work in a creative line!). During work, pair these pants with a classic white shirt. After, whip off the shirt to reveal a bustier underneath and ba-bam… It’s disco time!

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Dance through the night

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From L to R:

Zermat Wide Leg Sequin Pant: Sachin & Babi, US$530 (S$724), via Moda Operandi

Lace-trimmed cotton-blend jacquard bustier top: Opening Ceremony, £180 (S$325), via Net-a-Porter

Roxanne Embroidered Sandals: Topshop, S$116

Bracelet bag: Sarah Battaglia, S$328, via Farfetch

Leo gold-tone resin earrings: Cult Gaia, £170 (S$307), via Net-a-Porter

Initial gold vermeil and silver bracelet: Charlotte Chesnais, £1,045 (S$1,888), via Net-a-Porter

 

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Classically casual

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The scenario: It’s Friday and you’ve got no plans — a welcome change in your packed schedule, but one that leaves you at loose ends on how to dress. A sophisticated tank top of knit material and white pants will take you from work to dinner, or to the shops, with ease.

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Classically casual

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From L to R:

Two-tone top: Zara, S$45.90

Espadrille wedge leather sandals: Saint Laurent, €595 (S$949), via Mytheresa

Wendell cropped high-rise wide-leg jeans: Khaite, £295 (S$533), via Net-a-Porter

Linea Cestino striped raffia tote: Gucci, £875 (S$1,581), via Net-a-Porter

Bonita earrings: Nannacay, US$205 (S$280), via Moda Operandi

 

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