How to cop Rainie Yang's casual, feminine yet edgy style

Steal the Taiwanese celebrity's personal style

Credit: Instagram/rainie77
Credit: Instagram/rainie77
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Since debuting as part of the now-defunct Taiwanese girl group 4 in Love before embarking on a very successful solo career as a singer, actress and television host, Rainie Yang is likely an unfamiliar name to most of us. After all, tunes like My Intuition (or Ai Mei) and Rain Love (Yu Ai) are karaoke staples. The Taiwanese star is also happily married to Chinese singer-songwriter Li Ronghao and the two had to endure a yearlong separation due to Covid-19 and reunited in 2021. A champion of LGBT rights, Rainie has also caught our eyes with her take on fashion that's infused with a casual, feminine yet edgy style.

1. Bet on prints

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For those who are afraid of styling prints and patterns, follow Rainie and pick a co-ord set. The combo ensures that the look will be cohesive and polished and you get two pieces that you can style separately with your other wardrobe inhabitants.

Cropped Printed Linen Top and Printed Linen Midi Wrap Skirt, $137 and $205 respectively, Farm Rio from Net-a-Porter

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The bold, brightly coloured geometric patterns on this ensemble are meant to capture the energy of Rio de Janeiro. They are made with linen, which makes the outfit lightweight and breathable perfect for Singapore's heat and humidity.

2. Play peekaboo

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Gone are the days when it is considered a faux pas for any part of your bra to show through your clothes. Instead, embrace your sensuality like Rainie and wear your bra like a top and pair it with your favourite work suit.

Cutout Stretch-jersey Bodysuit, $146, Commando from Net-a-Porter

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If the thought of wearing your bra without a top is too much for you to fathom, take baby steps with a bodysuit. Not only does this double as underwear, but you can also pair it with anything from wide-legged jeans to a pencil skirt.

3. Ear bling

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Scroll through Rainie's Instagram and you'll realise that she loves to accessorise with earrings. And she's an equal opportunist to both delicate, dainty styles and chunky, statement ones.

Stella Gold-tone Hoop Earrings, $150, Cult Gaia

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Made with gold-tone brass to mimic the shape of seashell formations, these earrings are the compromise between dainty and chunky and are sophisticated yet casual enough for both black-tie dinners and weekend brunches.

4. Try a little white dress

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Move over black dresses. While they are undoubtedly great for many occasions, white dresses are the perfect summertime outfits for their clean, ethereal look. And like Rainie here, pick one that comes with unique design elements.

One-shoulder Cutout Guipure Lace and Cotton-blend Voile Midi Dress, $521, Waimari Jade

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From the puff-sleeves, off-shoulder neckline and asymmetric cutout, this unconventional, intricately detailed guipure lace dress is handmade by Colombian artisans.

5. Step on platforms

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ICYDK, Rainie is a petite lady standing at 1.6m. While she's great at taking photos to fake a taller stature, she still depends on height-boosting footwear. Chunky sneakers with thick soles are Rainie's shoes of choice on off-days when she doesn't want to fuss with high heels.

Track 2 Logo-detailed Mesh and Rubber Sneakers, $1,561, Balenciaga

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Balenciaga has become known for its chunky sneakers and this pair of Track 2 sneakers are no different. The caged effect is a result of the construction using 176 different pieces of mesh and rubber.





 

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