You know me and my aversion towards bright colors, messy prints, florals and whatever. My clothes are boring. Dresses are worn occasionally, and while interesting, I'm not particularly bothered about them. I live in tees and jeans most of the time. Clothes are bought if there's a purpose, and it has to be a stronger reason than liking the design. So I guess that's why I've an aversion towards themed parties or fancy-dress things. I don't like being told to adhere to a dress code at whatever occasion. I'd rather not attend.
Since this is the season for cheongsams, I don't mind wearing them, only if they're belong in the category of solemn colors and staid prints. Plain. No beads, sequins, frills or lace. Minimal. Skimming but not tight. Predictably boring would be the description. Shantung silk or Thai silk is fine. But in a dark monotone preferably. Not experimental like that. Importantly, it feels really weird wearing something I'm not quite hot about.
Not like I care so much about fashion. In conversation, often the topics of fashion make me zone out. Not too keen on a discussion about the finer points of anything. But there's a concerted effort to wear items proudly made by Singapore designers. Plenty of good stuff floating out there. Great designs, good quality, decent price points. (Okay, not so sure about the 'made' portion since costs are prohibitive here and it's prudent to outsource. Heh.)
This Lunar New Year, without even planning for it, I ended up with a full wardrobe that could last all 15 days. These items aren't bought with the Lunar New Year in mind. They've been steadily bought over the year(s), but many pieces haven't been worn more than twice or strutted out often. Didn't even think about what to wear on the first three days of the Lunar New Year. Simply threw open the wardrobe and pulled out a cheongsam. For many years, I've worn sports wear. It's just too hot to be in anything else. Should people ask, super happy to announce that I'm wearing Singapore labels presented by talented local designers.
Since this is the season for cheongsams, I don't mind wearing them, only if they're belong in the category of solemn colors and staid prints. Plain. No beads, sequins, frills or lace. Minimal. Skimming but not tight. Predictably boring would be the description. Shantung silk or Thai silk is fine. But in a dark monotone preferably. Not experimental like that. Importantly, it feels really weird wearing something I'm not quite hot about.
Not like I care so much about fashion. In conversation, often the topics of fashion make me zone out. Not too keen on a discussion about the finer points of anything. But there's a concerted effort to wear items proudly made by Singapore designers. Plenty of good stuff floating out there. Great designs, good quality, decent price points. (Okay, not so sure about the 'made' portion since costs are prohibitive here and it's prudent to outsource. Heh.)
This Lunar New Year, without even planning for it, I ended up with a full wardrobe that could last all 15 days. These items aren't bought with the Lunar New Year in mind. They've been steadily bought over the year(s), but many pieces haven't been worn more than twice or strutted out often. Didn't even think about what to wear on the first three days of the Lunar New Year. Simply threw open the wardrobe and pulled out a cheongsam. For many years, I've worn sports wear. It's just too hot to be in anything else. Should people ask, super happy to announce that I'm wearing Singapore labels presented by talented local designers.
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| #OOTD Cheongsam: PurpleCloud Clutch: Klove One of the bangles: Edge of Ember One bracelet: Bellee Beadz |
8 comments:
These cheongsams aren't boring! Especially when you paired them with Docs :p Me love the both the plaid and camo patterns! Very refreshing from the usual floral designs ;)
love the cheongsam!
jo: thank you! i cannot do floral. my friends just rotfl if i turn up in florals. not quite my print.
olduvai: thanks! i like PurpleCloud's handiwork. :)
Lovely take on the cheongsams! I gotta check them out for next year! Hehe..
joanne: there'll always be up and coming labels. have you seen Lark & Peony yet?
I love the cheongsam! Has a very 'Zao An Lao Shi' vibe. :D Am gonna check PurpleCloud out since it's so near to work.
hobomobo: eh wait. PurpleCloud is an online shop and retailing at Nana&Bird at Tiong Bahru Rd, Eng Hoon Street. The Wheeler's Yard portion was just a one-day pop-up.
haiyah! okok. Tiong Bahru is alright too since I'm there every fortnight. Hehe.
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