Luxe-looking affordable new season workwear to take you from summer to winter

SHOP THIS STORY: Update your workwear wardrobe with luxe looks for less! Plus, with lots of travel on the horizon, we show you how easy it is to mix your Singapore summer basics with some great winter-warm layering pieces to create the perfect all-season wardrobe

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Tone on tone: Funk up a classic dress & jacket with sneakers

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Sohee is wearing Uniqlo Faux Suede Riders Double Jacket, $99.90, Uniqlo Faux Suede Sleeveless Dress, $59.90. Amp up the warmth factor when you’re travelling - or if you have freezing office air-conditioning :) - with a pair of Uniqlo Heattech Tights, $14.90. These tights are not only warm, the covered-yarn compression knit creates a gently fitted feel and gives you shapely-looking legs and are great for added warmth in cold weather, or creating a layered look. Shop the tights at www.uniqlo.com/sg/heattech-tights

Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin

Makeup and Hair: Grego Oh using Urban Decay & La Biosthetique Paris

Creative Direction: Niki Bruce

Model: Sohee from Now Models

Photographer: Vee Chin

All shoes and bags from Charles & Keith

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Jump-suited: Layer a neat on-trend piece under a jumpsuit

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Sohee is wearing Uniqlo Merino Blend Ribbed Turtleneck Sweater, $39.90, and Uniqlo Cache Coeur Jumpsuit, $49.90.

Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin

Makeup and Hair: Grego Oh using Urban Decay & La Biosthetique Paris

Creative Direction: Niki Bruce

Model: Sohee from Now Models

Photographer: Vee Chin

All shoes and bags from Charles & Keith

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Jump-suited: Warm up your look with a cashmere sweater

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If you’re travelling to colder climes, replace the sleeveless sweater with this 100% Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater, $99.90, from Uniqlo. It’s made from luxurious 100% cashmere for incomparable soft, gentle warmth; the loose cowl neck design makes it even more feminine and the half cardigan stitch adds a fuller look. Shop this sweater at www.uniqlo.com/sg/women-cashmere-turtle-neck-sweater

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Jump-suited: Cover up with an elegant collarless coat

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If the cashmere sweater isn’t enough - if you’re in Seoul for winter you’ll know what I mean - then add this amazing Uniqlo Soft Wool Blend Collarless Coat, $99.90, over the top of your outfit for a super elegant look. Oversized is in and this sleek collarless coat with its large, loose cut is totally on-trend - plus, the turtleneck of the sweater will fit under it nicely. Shop this coat at www.uniqlo.com/sg/women-soft-wool-blend-collarless-coat

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Classically on trend: Flattering shapes in neutral tones

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Sohee is wearing Uniqlo Cotton Cashmere Cable Sweater, $39.90, and Uniqlo High Waist Faux Suede Flare Skirt, $39.90.

Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin

Makeup and Hair: Grego Oh using Urban Decay & La Biosthetique Paris

Creative Direction: Niki Bruce

Model: Sohee from Now Models

Photographer: Vee Chin

All shoes and bags from Charles & Keith

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Classically on trend: Layer up with Uniqlo Heattech

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To keep the smooth classic lines of the look - but not freeze to death on a winter trip - add one of Uniqlo’s super handy and super warm Heattech long sleeve t-shirts, $19.90, under your sweater. This women's Heattech scoop neck top is stretchy and fitted, with a smooth feel for great cold-weather comfort. If that’s not awesome enough, the addition of argan oil moisturiser to this season's Heattech gives it a softer, more supple texture - a true boon when your skin is feeling all dry and sensitive. The deep scoop neck design and three-quarter sleeves stay hidden under the outer layers, and the fitted cut makes it a great inner-wear option for any outfit. Shop this t-shirt at www.uniqlo.com/sg/women-heattech-scoop-neck-t-shirt. One more thing … Heattech is actually available in three different ‘warmths’ ie. Heattech, Heattech Extra Warm and Heattech Ultra Warm - the warmest of the three types - which means that you can actually adjust your choice depending on where you’re going and how cold it will be when you get there.

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Classically on trend: Layer up with a stylish down coat

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To make sure you’re looking extra stylish in the cold, you can add one of Uniqlo’s Stretch Down Coats, $149.90, to your look. What I love about this coat is that it is actually a very flattering version of a down - or ‘puffer’ - coat. The outer part is actually a stretch jersey so it fits way better and gives you a waistline! The high collar and sturdy hood make it look very on-trend as well as being practical; plus the inner and outer linings have a subtle luster too which means it will look great day or night. Shop this coat at www.uniqlo.com/sg/women-stretch-down-coat

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Office sport: Yes, you can wear jogger pants to work

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Sohee is wearing Uniqlo Supima Cotton Shirt, $49.90, and Uniqlo Jogger Pants. This is another easy work outfit that you can ‘warm up’ with one of Uniqlo’s Heattech long-sleeve t-shirts, $19.90, underneath thanks to the fitted shape, scoop neck design and three-quarter sleeves that stay hidden under the outer layers. Shop the t-shirt at www.uniqlo.com/sg/women-heattech-scoop-neck-t-shirt. Remember: Heattech is available in three different ‘warmths’ ie. Heattech, Heattech Extra Warm and Heattech Ultra Warm - the warmest of the three types.

Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin

Makeup and Hair: Grego Oh using Urban Decay & La Biosthetique Paris

Creative Direction: Niki Bruce

Model: Sohee from Now Models

Photographer: Vee Chin

All shoes and bags from Charles & Keith

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Office sport: Add a lightweight down vest for extra warmth

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If you just want to add a bit of extra warmth, go with a neat Uniqlo Ultra Light Down Vest, $59.90, that feels super thin and lightweight. I can attest that it won’t make you feel all bulky and keeps your core warm without making you sweat. The neat stitching details and rounded shoulders give it a more feminine shape and the brand says the the collar design has been improved for a better fit. There’s elastic binding inside the arm holes to help keep your body warmth from escaping at the same time as it keeps cold wind from getting in. One of the best things about this vest?  It's super easy to fold into a compact size and carry in its pouch. Shop this vest at www.uniqlo.com/sg/women-ultra-light-down-vest

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Masculine textures: Go for tweed and flannel to get the ‘boyfriend’ trend

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Sohee is wearing Uniqlo Flannel Stand Collar Shirt, $39.90, and Uniqlo Tweed Ankle Length Pants, $59.90.

Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin

Makeup and Hair: Grego Oh using Urban Decay & La Biosthetique Paris

Creative Direction: Niki Bruce

Model: Sohee from Now Models

Photographer: Vee Chin

All shoes and bags from Charles & Keith

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Masculine textures: Add an elegant cashmere coat to your ‘boyfriend’ look

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We love the classic cocoon cut of this Uniqlo Cashmere Blended Stand Collar Coat, $199.90. The coat made with premium, 100% cashmere and the rounded shape gives it a more feminine look, to soften your more ‘boyfriend’ style separates. Shop this coat at www.uniqlo.com/sg/women-cashmere-blended-stand-collar-coat

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Masculine textures: Wear a scarf for added warmth & texture

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If you’re heading to really cold weather, you must have a scarf! This Uniqlo Heattech Scarf, $19.90, is made with knitted heat-retaining Heattech yarn and will wrap your neck in warmth. The classic check print is perfect to add texture and a touch of mannish style to your look. Shop this scarf at www.uniqlo.com/sg/heattech-scarf

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Pleated details: A neat shirtdress can be dressed up or down

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We can’t believe how expensive this dress looks! Sohee is wearing Uniqlo Georgette Pleated Dress, $59.90.

Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin

Makeup and Hair: Grego Oh using Urban Decay & La Biosthetique Paris

Creative Direction: Niki Bruce

Model: Sohee from Now Models

Photographer: Vee Chin

All shoes and bags from Charles & Keith

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Pleated details: Stay super warm without anyone being the wiser

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Yes! You can wear ‘summer weight’ dresses in colder weather. All you need is one of these amazingly handy Uniqlo Heattech Sleeveless Tops, $14.90. It’s super-comfortable, ultra-warm, has added moisturiser in the fabric so your skin doesn’t get all dry in the cold and the simple, solid colour goes with anything. Shop this top at www.uniqlo.com/sg/women-heattech-sleeveless-top

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Pleated details: Add an elegant coat for an up-market look

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OK, if you’re insisting on wearing a lighter dress in colder climates then you need something to keep you warm on your way to wherever you’re heading. This Uniqlo Ultra Warm Down Coat, $199.90, is the perfect choice. The high-performance Air Tech and premium down make this knee-length coat Uniqlo's warmest down coat. Just in case it’s raining or snowing, the coat also has a glossy, water-repellent shell that not only protects you but also gives it a more look; and we love how the waist is defined too so you won’t look too bulky. Plus you can take off the hood with its faux rabbit fur trim. Shop this coat at www.uniqlo.com/sg/women-ultra-warm-down-coat

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Pleated details: If you’re cold, add gloves

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Again, if you’re heading anywhere that’s really cold you must have a great pair of gloves. This pair of Uniqlo Quilting Gloves, $19.90, looks super elegant thanks to the leather-look material. The fine quilted stitching helps make them look super expensive - but as I know from experience ordinary leather gloves aren’t actually that warm! This pair is lined with soft, warm Heattech fleece with ribbed knitting at the wrists to keep out the cold wind. Yay! Warm hands! Shop these gloves at www.uniqlo.com/sg/women-quilting-gloves

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Smart casual: Tailoring & layers makes denim work appropriate

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We love the on-trend look of these wide-leg denim trousers plus the long ‘coat’. Sohee is wearing Uniqlo Flannel Shirt Dress, $59.90 (worn as a coat), Uniqlo Rayon Short Sleeve Blouse, $39.90, and Flare Jeans, $39.90.

Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin

Makeup and Hair: Grego Oh using Urban Decay & La Biosthetique Paris

Creative Direction: Niki Bruce

Model: Sohee from Now Models

Photographer: Vee Chin

All shoes and bags from Charles & Keith

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Smart casual: Swap out your denim for some super warm pants

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If you’re travelling to colder climes you might actually need to swap out your denim for a pair of trousers like these Uniqlo Heattech High Rise Leggings Pants, $49.90. Thanks to the Heattech, these pants are super sleek and slimming but you won’t be freezing cold. The high-rise cut is very on-trend and flattering with its leg-lengthening effect, the elastic waist and excellent stretch give you a comfortable fit too. These pants are perfect if you’re going to be travelling a lot, the denim fabric means you can basically just wear them the same way you would jeans! Shop these pants at www.uniqlo.com/sg/women-heattech-high-rise-leggings-pants

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Elegant shapes: Loose layers hint at the oversized streetwear trend

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When wearing the oversized trend, it’s important to show a bit of skin as a comparison - make sure your pants show a good bit of ankle, or your top is sleeveless. Sohee is wearing Uniqlo High Neck Sleeveless Blouse, $39.90, and Uniqlo Wide Leg Pants, $49.90.

Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin

Makeup and Hair: Grego Oh using Urban Decay & La Biosthetique Paris

Creative Direction: Niki Bruce

Model: Sohee from Now Models

Photographer: Vee Chin

All shoes and bags from Charles & Keith

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Elegant shapes: Balance out a full bottom with a sleek top

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Adding warmth doesn’t mean you have to add bulky volume. The current ‘volume’ trend is really all about wide, soft shapes worn with neater pieces for a balanced look. Add a fitted coat like this Uniqlo Light Weight Down Hooded Coat, $149.90, to wide-leg pants so you don’t look too bulky. This coat is made without down packs so you don’t get the usual puffy characteristics of conventional down coats. It even comes with its own belt to help give you added shape, plus the hood and collar have stylishly designed extra volume to give this coat a more fashion-forward feel. Shop this coat at www.uniqlo.com/sg/women-light-weight-down-hooded-coat

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Simple can be elegant: Plain but well-cut dress with great accessories

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We have to say we were amazed at how well-cut this Uniqlo Crepe V-neck Dress, $39.90, is … It sits really well on the body, don’t you think?

Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin

Makeup and Hair: Grego Oh using Urban Decay & La Biosthetique Paris

Creative Direction: Niki Bruce

Model: Sohee from Now Models

Photographer: Vee Chin

All shoes and bags from Charles & Keith

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Simple can be elegant: A great coat can make an outfit

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We love, love, love the shape of this Uniqlo Wool Blend Big Silhouette Hooded Coat, $149.90. It’s really is the perfectly on-trend coat for this season. It’s oversized and robe-inspired with a hood, a loose cut and hidden buttons for a simple design. It looks great over a knee-length dress or even with jeans. Shop this coat at www.uniqlo.com/sg/women-soft-wool-blend-hooded-coat

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Simple can be elegant: Just add over-the-knee socks

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How Kpop are these? Adding a pair of over-the-knee socks to a dress and ankle boots is super on-trend right now. We love this pair of Uniqlo Heattech Over the Knee Socks – 2 pairs for $14.90 (how good is that?) even more because you can keep your knees and legs nice and warm without needing tights or trousers - great if you’re going to be indoors a bit - plus they also come with added moisturiser to protect your dry scaly legs. Shop these socks at www.uniqlo.com/sg/women-heattech-over-the-knee-socks-2-pairs

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Soft tailoring: A button-up shirt & tailored trousers don’t have to be boring

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Yep, you can go ‘tailored’ and still be on trend. Sohee is wearing Uniqlo Rayon Sleeveless Blouse, $39.90, Cotton Wide Leg Tapered Ankle Length Pants, $49.90, and Mesh Belt, $39.90. A super easy way to make this outfit perfect for cooler weather is to add a Heattech Long-Sleeve T-Shirt, $19.90, underneath your shirt. Shop the t-shirt at www.uniqlo.com/sg/women-heattech-scoop-neck-t-shirt. Uniqlo’s Heattech pieces are available in three different ‘warmths’ ie. Heattech, Heattech Extra Warm and Heattech Ultra Warm - the warmest of the three types.

Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin

Makeup and Hair: Grego Oh using Urban Decay & La Biosthetique Paris

Creative Direction: Niki Bruce

Model: Sohee from Now Models

Photographer: Vee Chin

All shoes and bags from Charles & Keith

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Soft tailoring: Replace your shirt with a sweater

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The easiest way to stay warm is to just add a fabulous sweater to your usual outfits. We love this 100% Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater, $129.90, from Uniqlo. The loose neckline gives your outfit a more feminine look too. Shop this sweater at www.uniqlo.com/sg/women-cashmere-turtle-neck-sweater

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Soft tailoring: Add a fashion-forward coat

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This Uniqlo Seamless Down Short Coat, $199.90, is a super fashionable option to keep warm. We love the fact that it’s stitch-free - which not only helps prevent water and wind from getting in, but also helps give it a minimal, futuristic look. The matte fabric, the hip-covering length, even the ‘anti-cold’ features like the waterproof zipper with chin-guard, deep hood for rain protection and elastic cuffs make this not only a fashion-forward looking coat but amazingly practical too. Shop this coat at www.uniqlo.com/sg/women-seamless-down-short-coat

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Classically elegant: Go ‘French’ with a pencil skirt

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OK, we just love how elegantly French this look from the Uniqlo x Carine Roitfeld FW16 Collection is, don’t you? Sohee is wearing Carine Roitfeld silk bow tie long sleeve blouse, $99.90, and Carine Roitfeld tweed pencil skirt, $59.90. The Uniqlo x Carine Roitfeld FW16 Collection is now available at Uniqlo Orchard Central and online at www.uniqlo.com/sg/carine-roitfeld.

Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin

Makeup and Hair: Grego Oh using Urban Decay & La Biosthetique Paris

Creative Direction: Niki Bruce

Model: Sohee from Now Models

Photographer: Vee Chin

All shoes and bags from Charles & Keith

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Print on print: Soft separates get a boost from cool sneakers

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Yep, we’re still loving print-on-print but you need to toughen it up with a pair of cool sneakers. Sohee is wearing Uniqlo x Carine Roitfeld silk bow tie print long sleeve blouse, $99.90, and Carine Roitfeld synthetic print tight skirt, $59.90. The Uniqlo x Carine Roitfeld FW16 Collection is now available at Uniqlo Orchard Central and online at www.uniqlo.com/sg/carine-roitfeld.

Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin

Makeup and Hair: Grego Oh using Urban Decay & La Biosthetique Paris

Creative Direction: Niki Bruce

Model: Sohee from Now Models

Photographer: Vee Chin

All shoes and bags from Charles & Keith

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Go wide: Balance our wide-leg trousers with a neat fitted jacket

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How #bossgirl is this look? Sohee is wearing Uniqlo x Carine Roitfeld tweed blouson jacket, $149.90, Uniqlo High Neck Sleeveless Blouse, $39.90, and Carine Roitfeld wool-blend wide pants, $79.90. The Uniqlo x Carine Roitfeld FW16 Collection is now available at Uniqlo Orchard Central and online at www.uniqlo.com/sg/carine-roitfeld.

Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin

Makeup and Hair: Grego Oh using Urban Decay & La Biosthetique Paris

Creative Direction: Niki Bruce

Model: Sohee from Now Models

Photographer: Vee Chin

All shoes and bags from Charles & Keith

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Tonal colour: We love the mix of olive, dark red & black

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These dark, muted but strong colours totally make the classic shapes look modern and very ‘now’. Sohee is wearing Uniqlo x Carine Roitfeld wool stripe long coat, $199.90, Uniqlo Merino Blend Ribbed Turtleneck Sleeveless Sweater, $39.90, and Carine Roitfeld pencil skirt, $59.90. The Uniqlo x Carine Roitfeld FW16 Collection is now available at Uniqlo Orchard Central and online at www.uniqlo.com/sg/carine-roitfeld.

Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin

Makeup and Hair: Grego Oh using Urban Decay & La Biosthetique Paris

Creative Direction: Niki Bruce

Model: Sohee from Now Models

Photographer: Vee Chin

All shoes and bags from Charles & Keith

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