How can I be trendy without looking like mutton dressed as lamb?
Dark coloured jeans are a good casual-chic option. Instead of the skinny style, opt for a bootleg cut with a mid-rise that starts at the waist if you are of a fuller figure. The cut is modest without being mumsy and flatters most body types. Check out Levis’ Red Tab Bootcut Jeans (right, $139.90, from Levi’s, 01-32 Raffles City). Pair this with a statement top such as a coloured silk blouse or a tank top embellished with jewels and strappy heels for a fun yet age-appropriate look. You could also pair a brightly coloured wrap dress, which has a silhouette that is more forgiving of fuller figures, with kitten heels. 7 What is one basic scarf that a woman should own and how should she wear it? You cannot go wrong with a square silk scarf large enough to be rolled up and worn as a belt or head scarf. Check out the designs from French luxury label Hermes ($610 for the Carre Hermes in silk twill) which are known for their silkscreened prints and buttery soft texture. For cheaper options, tra
