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

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.