Fresh Ways To Wear Red And White For National Day 2020
With National Day right around the corner, you can definitely expect to see the usual red-and-white t-shirts making their annual appearance once again. And while there’s no wrong way to show your love for the nation, we still want to help you stand out from the crowd. After all, in a time where small gatherings are our way of staying connected, you want to show up at your friend’s house looking polished and fresh.
With that in mind, we’ve curated a list of our favourite reds and whites. Chosen with the idea of looking effortless and chic, each of these pieces also promise plenty of style mileage long after the fireworks have faded. Perfectly suited for every occasion, and you’ll always look photo-ready at your next house party!
Plus, with a 30% discount on all regular-priced items until the 27th of August (excluding Designer Spotlight brands), a little patriotic retail therapy just got that much sweeter.
As the temperature continues to remain in the balmy highs, make sure you’re dressed to stay cool in a chic lace blouse. Xinnatex New York has always had a knack for knowing how to design for the contemporary woman, and this blouse is a testimony to that. With a stylish asymmetric neckline and interesting deconstructed details, it’s the perfect antidote for those days when you’re struggling to think of what to wear.
Fussing around, trying to think of what to wear? Who has time for that! For those days where your schedule is packed to the minute, a playsuit is your fastest route. Akosee’s jumpsuit features a feminine floral pattern that helps keep this design from looking too plain, but the biggest reason that we love this piece for is the material. Cut from lightweight cotton modal, it not only helps regulate your body temperature, it’s also wrinkle-free. This means that you can run around for the rest of the day, and still show up at your party looking poised and fresh.
Take a walk on the wild side in this pair of catty trousers from LIE. Featuring a quirky leopard print and a semi-sheer lace side panel running down each leg, it balances its sexiness with a fun appeal. Plus, the pants have a high-waisted cut, which only serves to elongate your legs even more. Throw it on with a boyfriend shirt and you’re all set.
Wear your heart on the outside, literally! Ditch the t-shirts with the cliché slogans and opt for a more classy (but no less fun) design, courtesy of Disaya. With a graphic tic-tac-toe motif that proclaims your love for Singapore to everyone you meet, you can rewear this after the 9th of August by pairing it with a pair of blue jeans and your favourite ballet flats.
Sometimes, the fastest way to work in our national colours is by swiping on a bold red lip and pairing it with a white shirt. We’re looking to Solos Cosmetics’ Hyperrealistic Lipmattic Liquid Lipstick in this instance. Thanks to its lightweight and ultra-smooth finish, your pout will look perfect throughout the night.
Given that it’s Singapore’s birthday, use this opportunity to celebrate our Singaporean fashion talents! Shirt Number White is making waves on home turf because they have a keen understanding of the design preferences and lifestyle needs that local shoppers have. One of their key items is the deconstructed white shirt, which is perfectly suited in an office setting as well as at weekend brunch. Furthermore, then interesting folds of this drop-sleeve shirt means you don’t have to spend too much time wondering how to dress it up.
If you’re anticipating a lot of eating done this NDP (we are a nation of foodies, after all), then this skirt is going to be your new companion. Designed as part of the PH5 x SocietyA collaboration capsule collection, the elastic knit skirt is extremely comfortable to wear because it gently curves to your body without clinging on to you. Furthermore, the bold red and white stripes aren’t just occasion-appropriate, the vertical lines also help you look slimmer as well!
Remember when we said we wanted you to get the most out of your National Day outfits? This dress is a perfect example of that. The vermillion side tie can pass off as a mix of orange and red, and when contrasted by the white of the dress, makes for the perfect dress for your NDP celebrations. Beyond that, the classic shape and design of this frock will also work in an office setting, or you can pair with strappy sandals for a weekend brunch look.
If wearing too much colour isn’t your personal style, then let your fingers to all the talking with a fresh manicure courtesy of Nodspark. With chic swishes of gold set on a creamy white base, these nail wraps promise to remain timelessly elegant for the months ahead.
