The Minimalist's Guide To Dressing Up For Chinese New Year

On the runway

Instead of the customary red, go for orangey hues instead - the colour is still festive enough for Chinese New Year, but is a softer and easier shade to wear than a bold red. Just keep silhouettes loose or structured, like the Mugler and Akris runway looks above.

Sharp, tailored dresses like this red-hot Mulberry number still rank high on comfort, while Nina Ricci's jumpsuit does sporty the fashion-forward way.

A structured pantsuit - like this polka-dotted Ferragamo look - can look incredibly chic with a belted waist, while a loose-fitting blouse and pants (as seen at Sportmax) makes a comfortable and breezy option.

On the street

A peach-coloured maxi makes a suitable choice for casual family visits and more formal events.

A no-frills dress in a bright red hue is the easiest choice to go with - all you need to do is switch up your footwear (white sneakers for day, black pumps for night).

Take style cues from these streetstyle stars who've adapted pyjama dressing for day. On the left: A show-goer decked in what appears to be sleek satin separates. On the right: A midi dress which looks like it can double up as a robe.

For more party-appropriate gear, a jumpsuit in bright, bold colours and with a clean-cut silhouette (like the girl on the right) will do the trick.

Images: Showbit.com

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