It’s easy to reach out for the same things every morning — that black shirt that goes with your high-waisted trousers and fire engine-red pumps or that comfortable white tee that you wear underneath a navy blazer and matching culottes.
There’s nothing wrong with that if they make you feel good but why not try mixing things up with some new refreshed basics that can instantly jazz up your look? Ahead, some cool ideas on how you can switch up your rotation and still look chic.
Photographed by Veronica Tay
Styled by Lauren Alexa
Model: Lila Tan/Misc. ManagementMakeup and hair: Grego Oh using YSL Beauté and Keune
Stylist’s assistant: Nadia Lim
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Bag, by Moschino. Sweater; shirt; skirt, all by Coach. Necklace; bracelets; ring, all by Swarovski. Boots, by Balenciaga
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Jacket, by Moschino. Top; arm warmers; necklaces, all by Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello. Skirt, by Valentino. Necklace, by Chanel. Bag, by Balenciaga. Boots, by Moncler. Socks, stylist’s own
Team a midriff‐baring number with sporty bottoms for a street take on collegiate chic. A flirty bag adds a feminine twist.
Sweater vest, by Tory Burch. Top (worn crossbody), by Miu Miu. Trackpants, by Balenciaga. Necklace, by Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello. Bag; bracelet; bangle, all by Chanel.
Dress up this sporty basic with a smart blazer and flashy heels.
Hoodie, by Balenciaga. Blazer; bag; both by CELINE by Hedi Slimane. Skirt, by H&M. Tights; heels, both by Versace. Ring, by Swarovski. Earrings, by Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello.
Beautifully tailored and worn with a cropped, fitted jacket, this pair of trousers work from boardroom to bar.
Cargo pants; matching jacket; necklace; belly chain; belt bag; bracelet with ring, all by Chanel. Rings, by Swarovski
A ladylike classic gets sexy when paired with easy slides and a printed top.
Skirt, by Moschino. Top, by Prada. Necklace, by Chanel. Bag, by Jimmy Choo. Bracelets, by Swarovski. Slides, by Coach. Socks, stylist’s own.