Spring has sprung, and with it, a new slew of prints and colours to revive our wardrobes. Since rocking bold prints and colours can be tricky in the workplace, here’s 5 simple tips to liven up your Spring 2018 wardrobe while still remaining profesh.
Checks
Checkered prints have been having a moment and it’s easy to see why. One of the biggest 90’s trends that have made its comeback, checks can be grunge, quirky, youthful and preppy depending on how you’d like to style it.
Topshop Petite Check A-Line Mini Dress S$63.90
Karen Millen Check Tailored Skirt $170.00
For a slightly bolder office look, try checks in non-neutral colours like red, yellow or pink.
Florals
I know, florals and spring sound like a been-there-done-that trend, and it is. But when something ain’t broke, don’t fix it, just update it! You can toughen up the traditional feminine floral with dark colours, and structured silhouettes, or go for a full on romantic vibe with pastels flower prints, which are also very on trend this Spring.
Warehouse Climbing Bamboo Print Polo Sweater S$69.90
Warehouse Blossom Garden Dress S$119.90
If you’re feeling extra frisky, try pieces that have floral prints mixed in with other for a quirkier fashion forward look.
Dorothy Perkins Black Geometric Rikrak Cold Shoulder Top S$49.90
Bright Hues
Fashion favours the bold this spring, and there’s no better way to dive in than with bold pops of colour. The key to not looking OTT is to keep things balanced. For full body pieces like jumpsuits and dresses, keeping the silhouette tailored, sharp, and print-free can help.
Warehouse Double Layer Jumpsuit S$139.00
Karen Millen Satin Strap Pencil Dress S$539.00
If you’re not totally ready to invest in big bright pieces, just work them into your accessories for a pop of colour, or pick pieces that feature bits of brights.
Karen Millen Chain Detail Clutch Bag | Topshop Grabde Mary Jane Heels S$109.00
Stripes
Stripes made waves on the Spring 2018 catwalks, but not in the usual way. To do stripes right this season, look for pieces with asymmetrical cuts or cutouts, and bold colours.
Warehouse Cotton Stripe Wrap Dress
Karen Millen Single-Shoulder Top
And don’t forget, if you’re looking to lengthen your silhouette, vertical stripes are your friend.
Pastels
Spring. The pastel trend that has been going strong for a few seasons now is a more subtle way to break out of dull office greys If neon-bright hues aren’t your style, there’s still another way to work colour into your closet this and blacks.
Warehouse Molly Floral Print Top S$99.90
BCBG MAXAZRIA Ashton Leather Satchel USD$398.00
If pastels seem too “girly” for your tastes, try the colour in a structured pieces like a blazer.
