As National Day draws closer, it’s time to do a shag down on your wardrobe for all the reds and whites to channel your patriotic spirit for the month of August! Wearing red and white can be so tacky, but there are ways to be stylish with this colour combination and not look like a walking Singapore flag.
1. Athleisure Chic: Varsity Jacket
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Always cool, and not too hot (indoors, at least), a duotone varsity jacket will be brilliant together with your wardrobe essentials in neutral colours. It will also add a preppy touch to your office OOTD with the pop of colour and fun, athleisure elements. As athleisure is here to stay in Singapore for quite a while, you won’t have to worry about re-wearing the same outfit and stay on trend at the same time.
2. Classy Chic: White dress, red shoes
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Both the white dress and red shoes are essential pieces that can stay in your wardrobe forever and never go out of style. Moreover, there are so many styling possibilities! Together, they create a versatile look that can easily be great for office with a nude blazer thrown over, glammed up for a party with a furry shrug or leather bomber jacket, or even a romantic date at a swanky venue where you’ll be able to see fireworks on National Day in full view.
3. Urban Chic: Rule of Third
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Also known as the “Third Piece” rule in the fashion community, this trick involves adding in a third element to your outfit to pull a common thread together for a visually balanced OOTD. Depending on the fabric and colour, the third element will also be able to soften an outfit with colours that might usually be too loud for your everyday style. Interesting touches can include denim (as shown in picture), neutral colours like nude or grey, and prints.
4. Sartorial Chic: Making a statement with prints
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Get whimsical by wearing a dress or top with prints – a look that you’ll be able to re-wear on a regular basis and be on point for the National Day celebrations at your workplace at the same time. Prints can include gingham, floral or polka dots – whatever floats your boat. If you’re daring enough, perhaps you can even interpret your take on the latest print blocking trend that have been slaying the runways in recent years!
5. Minimalist Chic: A pop of red
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If you prefer to stick to neutral colours, you can also jazz up any wardrobe staple (preferably in white) with red accessories. Other than a red handbag, you can also sport red lipstick for the day, wear red shoes, or put on a pair of rose-tinted sunglasses. Afraid of being judged for “cheating” or using “zero effort”? Take your patriotism to the next level with Singapore flag-inspired nail art on top of your minimalist OOTD.
Now, it’s time to paint the town red (and white) like a true Singaporean fashionista!