Hot weather outfit inspo from celebs like Fann Wong and Jeanette Aw

From Fann’s easy-to-wear stripes to Carrie’s chic white dress, here are some ways you can look your best at this year’s parade

Singapore Women's Weekly
Singapore Women's Weekly
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Shorts and t-shirts for the heat? That’s predictable and boring. While dressing for the heat might not spark much chic ideas (being comfortable IS key after all), that’s why we’ve compile some looks from these local celebs to give you some inspiration. From Fann’s easy-to-wear stripes to staying cool in Carrie’s white-dress-trick, here are some ways you can look your best whilst beating the heat.

Beat the heat in a white summer dress

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Reference Carrie Wong’s chic (and totally hot weather-appropriate) outfit by rocking to brunch in a breezy white dress that’s perfect for the warm weather. Look for added details like puff sleeves or a ruffled trim to up the look.




Shirred Broderie Anglaise Cotton Midi Dress, US$174 ($242), Ganni at THE OUTNET

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Similar to Carrie’s dress, this midi-length number offers you a chic way of keeping you cool and looking polished at the same time!

Stripes, stripes, and more stripes

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Fann Wong’s outfit here shows how stripes can instantly elevate any casual look. Find a striped skirt that’s cut a bit wider around the hips so you don’t have to deal with fabric clinging to your skin when it starts getting sunny outside.




Striped Skirt, $99.90, Mango

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If bold stripes aren’t your cup of tea, consider a muted striped pattern instead. It still helps to add depth to your look, without adding on any visual weight.

T-shirt meet overalls

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A fast and fuss-free way to get dressed for a casual outing, is to pair a white t-shirt with a pinafore overalls. Jeanette Aw’s combo of blue and white works for when you need to get dressed for weekend brunch, but you can swap out the white t-shirt and sneakers for a dressier top and heels if you're heading for a night out.




Javiera Back Cut-out Jumpsuit, $59, The Editor's Market

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In a soft sage colour, this jumpsuit can be worn over your casual white tees, or on its own with a smart blazer (for the office).

Swipe on a red lipstick

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Not much time to prep for the heat? Fret not. Just pop on a red lipstick and you’re all set to head out for any occasion! Ah Jie’s muted red lip also makes for a great everyday lip colour option.




Matte & Satin Velvet Lipstick in Rose (Satin), $37, Anastasia Beverly Hills at Sephora

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Add oomph to your outfit with a gorgeous red lip colour. This long-wearing satin-finish lippie will keep your pout looking hydrated all-day long, without any worry of smudging.

Keep cool in a floaty dress

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Actress Jasmine Sim shows you how to rock a ruffled dress. Look for one with a more exaggerated ruffle and made of breezy fabric, so it does not hinder your movements or make you feel flustered amidst the heat.




Melodia Ruffle Midi Dress, $56.90, Love Bonito

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If red or white isn’t your cup of tea, try a soft daffodil yellow instead! Equally charming, and perfect for our weather.

Twin with your little one!

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We are crazy over how cute Yvonne Lim looks here with her mini-me daughter! Have a little bit of mummy-and-me fun by dressing your kids in pieces that match your own. Plus, it’ll make spotting them easier amidst crowds.




From left: Dress, $64.95; and Dress, $19.95, both from H&M

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Much like Yvonne’s “mummy and me” look, nail the vibe with matching red dresses for your little princess and you. Look for coordinating details – such as the ruffles on both dresses here – and complete with matching shoe colours too! We recommend white sneakers for a patriotic finish.

Try a co-ord set instead

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If  you’re headed to a dinner at a friend’s place that had no air-conditioning, take inspo from Rui En’s outfit. The key is in finding a co-ord set that’s got an eye-catching pattern going on, as it helps to dress up your look without looking too OTT.




T-shirt, $39.90, from Zara

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The beauty of this co-ord is that when worn together, it’s channelling bohemian fashionista vibes. However, you can break the top and skorts up, and wear them separately too!

A bucket hat is your MVP

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For the ultimate in dressing down without looking lazy, follow Hong Ling’s trick here and hide your tresses under a bucket hat. It helps to elevate your casual look, and it’ll come in handy for when the sun gets in your eyes.

Two-Tone Bucket Hat, US$44 ($61), Jakke. at THE OUTNET

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With a wider brim around the hat, this is going to help shield your face better from the sun. Plus, the boho two-toned pattern is a great way of jazzing up any off-duty look.





This article was first published on Singapore Women's Weekly with additional reporting from Her World.

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