Dubai World Cup is just around the corner, which also marks the onset of the spring’s social calendar in full swing. The races are a time for a flutter - both on and off the racecourse. This season we’re ditching the supremely wide-brimmed hat and fanciful floral skater dress for s/s16 slip dresses and floral hair accessories to stay fashion forward.
By Aishwarya Tyagi
The Luxe Slip
Supple silks, indulgent lace and lots of skin — these spell the lingerie-inspired trend of the season in a bevy of slinky slip dresses and sheer nightshirts.
1. Shiatzy Chen s/s16 | 2. Saint Laurent s/s16 | 3. Rochas s/s16 | 4. Givenchy s/s16 | 5. Giorgio Armani s/s16 | 6. Christian Dior s/s16^
The Floral Crown
Elegant, braided up-dos with intricate floral headpieces bring back the bohemian spirit of summer.
1. Dolce & Gabbana s/s16 | 2. Anna Sui s/s16 | 3. Rodarte s/s16 | 4. Moncler Gamme s/s16 ^
Drawing Strings
Make a pick of the perfect drawstring bag – from eye-catching hardware to tribal prints, the versatile versions mean it can pack plenty and still retain its cool, laid-back silhouette.
1. Diane Von Frustenberg s/s16 | 2. Dolce & Gabbana s/s16 | 3. J.W. Anderson s/s16 | 4. Philip Plein s/s16^
The New English Rose
The trick to achieving the perfectly imperfect oxblood lip as seen at Burberry is to leave the edges soft and blurry around the perimeter for a fuller and stronger allure.