There is no lack of Japanese inspired fashion in Singapore and there’s no better place to witness that than at Far East Plaza. Nothing really caught my eye, maybe because there were too many of the same things.
When I got to Tokyo, I was appalled at the fashion display on the streets and in the shops. It felt like the gloomy Japanese economy has taken a toll on its fashion and people’s taste in clothes.
Summer is typically about light-weight fabrics, bright colours, sundresses, floral patterns, shorts, swimwear, straw hats, slippers, espadrilles etc. Somehow, the way the Japanese put it together just wasn’t aesthetically appealing.
The Bad…
Everything looks like some part of the fabric has been chewn off.
I don't get the whole T-shirt in a dress look. It's everywhere in Tokyo and hardly fashionable!
T-shirt, tube floral dress, tights and a printed bag just doesn't go!
There's something interesting about pairing shoes with floral dress, but this combination just doesn't look sharp or sweet.
No-no!
This looks sloppy.
Maybe if they switch tops, it might work better?
These sundresses look like sleeping gowns.
The sales girls tend to wear the outfits sold in the stores. Floral jumpers is one of those outfits that is unflattering for most. It looks frumpy because you don't see the waist nor the hips!
All is not lost, it is a matter of finding the right cut and knowing if your body type is suitable. Much of Japanese fashion is borrowed from Hollywood celebrities, modified with a twist of their own style. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t.
Nonetheless, here’s what I found in the August issue of Japanese magazine “Gisele”.
A jumper can look flattering if the proportions are right.
Long sun dresses - without a T shirt inside.
If tube and spaghetti styles are too revealing, choose sundresses with sleeves.
The Good..
If it's too revealing, throw on a cardigan.
Or cover up with a loose fitting shirt.
Or just make sure you style your hair, put on make-up and go really cute with it!
I think this is nice, but I do wonder if having a belt might give her a bit more shape.
The Quirky…
There's something very pretty in this conservative get-up. Her hairstyle complements the look!
I like the way she is able to multi-task with ease and still look so stylish.
I think young girls look very good when they dress like that.
The blue patch of hair sets her apart from the rest!
We have a lot of fashion options here, and I’ve seen girls wear clothes better than some of the examples shown here.
What do you think? Can Singaporeans do better?
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