Ang pows, tasty snacks, family reunions… there are many reasons why we love Chinese New Year but our favourite reason of all? It’s the perfect occasion to dress up in all our finery! If you need a little sartorial helping hand on how to ring in the festivities in style, look no further.
There’s no better time to don a sleek and sexy cheongsam (à la Maggie Cheung in In The Mood For Love) than Chinese New Year. We’re loving the ZALORA printed origami dress ($49.90), a fresh take on the traditional cheongsam with its subtle prints and asymmetrical hem.
Who’s to say you can’t take the unconventional route when dressing up for Chinese New Year? We recommend pairing a Topshop crop top ($49) with the poppy-printed Warehouse trousers (£40) for a versatile outfit you can wear all-year round.
You know what they say: it’s all in the details. There’s no denying accessories like the Jennifer Mak python clutch (available at TANGS Orchard) and Shanghai Tang snakeskin satchel (US$ 1,029) in vibrant orange and fuchsia are the very definition of arm candies.
It wouldn’t be Chinese New Year without some auspicious colours for good luck. Go for gold with blingin’ accents like the Swarovski watch ($1,320) and MinkPink sunglasses ($66.76) and channel red-hot sizzle with the NARS Maîtresse Jungle Red Lip & Nail Set (available at Robinsons, $80). Finally, top off your outfit with Oscar De La Renta tassel earrings (US$455) and Kurt Geiger heels (£59) in sunny citrus hues.
Gong Xi Fa Cai!