If you’re Chinese, you’ll know how important it is to dress up in brand new clothing come the new year. As the old saying goes, “Out with the old, in with the new” and for Chinese New Year, part of the tradition is to buy new clothes and to decorate the house in preparation for the coming new year.
Chinese New Year is one week away and if you can’t find the time to hit the malls for that perfect Little Red Dress, we’re here to help! Scroll away and see if there’s any piece in our must have shopping list that will fit you this festive season!
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1. Get this Asos Inspired Two way jersey skater dress (RM62) from Unmasqued
2. Words cannot express how incredibly cheekily sexy this Charming Lace Bodycon Dress (RM59) from Candy Kisses is! It gives all the curves a cheongsam does but so much more.
3. This Geometric Cut Dress (RM65) from OL Closet reminds us of the paper lanterns we used to make as children using ang pows and old greeting cards. An absolutely unique take on the simple skater dress.
4. The cape trend looks set to stay and get this Flowy Chiffon Cape dress (RM55) from JR La Bellee in auspicious yellow or red for the new year festivities! Petites can wear this as a dress while those blessed with height can opt to style it with leggings or shorts instead.
5. Another flowy piece to make you feel all princessy as you chow down cookies is this Japanese kimono-inspired top (RM66) from The Attires’ Attic.
6. Beat the New Year heat with this Orange Wavy Top (RM29) from Sweet Grocery
7. We’re not sure how parents are going to react to this and we can’t guarantee that this Rufous Double Layer Crop Top (RM36) from Farendole will bring you more ang pows than raised brows but it’s a fun top nevertheless to wear with a pair of high waisted bottoms!
8. Suede Velvet Leggings (RM79) from Like Igloo in Burgundy Maroon One of a kind uniqueness velvety rad skinny legging made of super stretchable comfy velvet material. Awesome cutting we might add.
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9. Who’d knew that gorgeous pleats, long cuffed sleeves and cherry blossom would go together so well, we daresay this Whimsical Blossom Dress (RM59) from Cocktails would make the perfect dress for the girl who’s vintage at heart.
10. Tangerine is the IT color of spring this year and pair that with unconventional hemlines and you get Fasha Sandha dress (RM59) from Pretty Pop!
11. Bring out your inner Greek with this One Shoulder Crimson Dress (RM79) from Catch 22made from stretchable jersey material.
12. Most card games take place seated on the floor of the home of your host or hostess so don’t take chances with your modesty, wear this Scallop Button Playsuit (RM59) from Goss:ps Boutique and win big while you’re at it!
There you have it, whether you’re daring to bare or prefer to go demure, there’s something in our top 12 hot red picks to wear this Chinese New Year for every girl out there. Now watch your waistline and don’t hog the cookie jar!
