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Help me pick some summer bits!

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Hop27 · 17/07/2022 22:59

Heading to Singapore and Thailand in November, so starting to build a really nice summer wardrobe.
Help me pic a few key bits.
Shorts -
au.camilla.com/collections/clothing-bottoms-shorts/products/00015861-belted-tuck-front-short-for-the-love-of-leo
Swim -
au.camilla.com/collections/swimwear-bikinis/products/00016298-ring-tie-side-pant-order-of-disorder

au.seafolly.com/collections/bikinis/products/castaway-brazilian-pant-40687-980-tuscan-sunset

Dress -

shonajoy.com.au/collections/dresses/products/roberta-tiered-frill-mini-dress-red-ivory?variant=39793164091526

shonajoy.com.au/collections/dresses/products/bruna-linen-shirred-tiered-mini-dress-forest?variant=39687469891718

shonajoy.com.au/collections/dresses/products/bruna-linen-shirred-tiered-mini-dress-black?variant=39684843405446

ajeworld.com.au/collections/dresses/products/evermore-pocket-dress-stone

Flats -

www.tonybianco.com/collections/sandals/products/finola-tan-flats

Something like these - if I can find them in stock !

www.saksfifthavenue.com/product/birkenstock-arizona-studded-leather-sandals-0400011399831.html

What's everyone's thoughts ?!

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Hop27 · 18/07/2022 01:22

Maybe this dress also?

www.camillaandmarc.com/products/park-dress-black

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Hop27 · 18/07/2022 07:29

Bump

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crochetmonkey74 · 18/07/2022 15:40

I like all of these , they look very stylish. How are you with sun? I'd need more floaty long sleeve things or a long kimono for the beach

Splicebaked · 18/07/2022 15:52

I tend to find better clothes at the destinations themselves that are more suited to the heat there.

Hop27 · 18/07/2022 22:40

Thought this looked good too -

www.karenmillen.com/au/lydia-millen-white-broderie-midi-prom-dress/BKK03885.html

But a bit pricey! Always scarred I'll get sunscreen on white dresses.

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Hop27 · 18/07/2022 23:00

@crochetmonkey74 - I'm fine with sun and love the idea of a long floaty kimono. But can never find one that suits.

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Hop27 · 18/07/2022 23:02

@Splicebaked - love buying a few bits when I'm away, but need to have the bones of it then anything else is a bonus!

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Arrivederla · 19/07/2022 08:26

Thf Karen Millen dress is gorgeous, possibly not very practical though. Could come out of a suitcase looking really creased?

Hop27 · 20/07/2022 23:05

@Arrivederla - might need to watch for it in the sale !

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Hop27 · 30/07/2022 09:49

aminahabduljillil.com/collections/flip-flops

Love these

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CeeceeBloomingdale · 30/07/2022 09:53

H&M have a lot of the sort of styles you are posting but for a fraction of the price, might be worth a look.

Mercurial123 · 30/07/2022 09:58

The humidity in Thailand just makes me sweat not in a glowly attractive way. Same for clothes I don't do that well in the heat. I don't take expensive clothes with me in humid destinations apart from a couple of Issey Miyake Pleats Please dresses which are loose and you can hand-wash with no ironing.

Mercurial123 · 30/07/2022 10:01

The Karen Millen dress is lovely but would have to be washed after every wear. Not sure I'd trust the hotel laundry so dry cleaned.

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nzeire · 30/07/2022 10:24

I like your style!
get the white dress, it’s gorgeous.

nzeire · 30/07/2022 10:25

LOOK! The karen millan is on sale!

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Christinatheastonishing · 31/07/2022 01:39

It's nice resort wear, a lot of it will look a bit out of place in a reasonably conservative city like Singapore where you'll be out and about among locals doing their shopping and on their way to work etc. The white dress is lovely though.

Mamachloe · 31/07/2022 03:25

The Karen Millen one looks great!

Hop27 · 02/08/2022 21:56

@Christinatheastonishing - I've never thought of Singapore as conservative!

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Butterfly94 · 02/08/2022 22:29

Love love love your style! Especially those shorts! I'm staying on the thread just to pretend that your wardrobe is my wardrobe.

Christinatheastonishing · 03/08/2022 03:09

Hop27 · 02/08/2022 21:56

@Christinatheastonishing - I've never thought of Singapore as conservative!

It kind of is, quite strict societal norms and the main ethnic groups are rooted in conservative religion.

I was there in June and the 'uniform' for any woman under 30 was short shorts, a loose tshirt and trainers. You'd look out of place in something that was both strappy AND short - I'd say go with shoulders/cleavage or legs out but not both, depends on how much you want to blend in though.

Plus you will freeze in the shopping centres, especially if you've been drenched in a tropical downpour first!

Hop27 · 03/08/2022 08:40

@Christinatheastonishing - I've never noticed it as being like that, just very multi-cultural. Certain areas especially at night are very glam (marina bay sands and surrounds) but yes shopping centre's are FREEZING!
I'm not under 30, so I'm glad I don't need to follow the t-shirt and short shorts uniform 🤣

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Hop27 · 09/08/2022 12:53

www.sheike.com.au/collections/sale/products/mayfair-dress-1

Found this Great cheap dress - thoughts?

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BringMeTea · 09/08/2022 15:05

Dress is lovely. Where are you going in Thailand?