Say hello to easy-to-wear pieces that put femininity front and centre, perfect for acting like you own the place. From bombshell dresses to signature basics, Italian style is overtly feminine and all about understated glamour.
FQ’s resident fashion editor, Danielle Clausen, shares here styling tips on how to make the look your own.
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Theory blazer, $850, from Muse. Seed Heritage blouse, $159. Sylvester shorts, $199. Pascoes necklace (fine pendant, worn throughout), $2199. Stewart Dawsons necklace (chain, worn throughout), $1399, and ring (worn throughout), $679.
Got a hot date, but want to stay cool? A flirty blouse, relaxed blazer and retro denim shorts are your golden triangle – just add a red lip and winged eyeliner.
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Ruby blouse, $149. Andrea Moore skirt, $329.
Let your sleeves do the talking… want better outfit to dance in than a dramatic blouse and textured skirt. Beat the heat by going for all-white.
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Storm blazer, $249. Witchery top, $110. Coop shorts, $129. Flash ring (right hand, worn throughout), $239. Levante stockings (worn throughout), $20. La Tribe flats, $220.
Bring the drama by layering up black separates to the extreme. The perfect look for when dinner leads to drinks and drinks lead to a night out…
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Miss Crabb top, $390. Cooper jeans, $299. Leo + Be scarf, $29. Dune London heels, $190.
What better way to show off an elegant plunging back than alongside a humble pair of jeans? Knot a scarf in your hair for extra va-va-voom.
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Shjark shirt, $339. Kate Sylvester dress, $449.
A white shirt is the perfect way to soften and refresh your favourite LBD – sheer black tights add extra elegance.
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Gregory dress, $469. Stewart Dawsons earrings (worn throughout), $239. Karen Walker bag, $390. Dune London heels, $190.
A midi dress with sweeping lines will take you from the office to somewhere special. Don’t forget gold jewels and a pop of colour in the form of an easy evening bag.
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Stolen Girlfriends Club shirt, $249. Paige jeans, $499. Storm necktie, $39. Mi Piaci heels, $260.
Go wild and forget about buttons altogether, simply cuff your sleeves and tuck the shirt into a pair of cropped jeans – a skinny black scarf is the cherry on top.
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Ksubi T-shirt, $90. World skirt, $799. Mi Piaci heels, $260.
Sometimes simple is all you need, don’t overlook the classic combo of a T-shirt and circle skirt. A delicate roll in the sleeve adds subtle polish.
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Staple + Cloth dress, $299. Dune London heels, $190.
Rev-up an angelic white dress with red stilettos, sure to have you heating up the dancefloor in style.
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H&M top, $50. Paris Georgia Basics pants, $460. Stewart Dawsons necklaces, $1399 each.
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