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What Is Minimalism and How Do We Start Incorporating This Into Our Personal Clothing Style

What Is Minimalism and How Do We Start Incorporating This Into Our Personal Clothing Style

Fashion trends come up and about every season. This time, the return of minimalism is felt strongly at last year's digital runway shows. Minimalism is relatively a post-war art movement against the bold and loud abstract expressionist and modernist trends. It is a trend that emphasizes simplicity over complexity and clarity than over-exaggeration. You may have noticed some examples with styles that now seek less attention to intricate details and a variety of colors but embrace humble structures. But on a second look, they emerge to be stylish and profound as any trend that occurred.  


This rising trend is currently revolutionizing the fashion industry and is affecting the lifestyle in clothing, thanks to the influence of social media. Influencers advocating subdued choices of clothing to their Instagram accounts, and major brands moving into a "less but more" branding depict the rise of the minimalist trend.


Now, if you want to join this emerging lifestyle, here are some points to ponder as you declutter and rethink your wardrobe choices.


Pared-back aesthetic

Savannah tops Savannah Pants

Pictured here: Savannah Top and Pants

 


Sticking to the basics and the classics is an excellent introduction to minimalism. A new generation of adults in Japan even started the basic rule of keeping 10 pieces of clothing that can stand all your needs, including casual wear, formal looks, office wear, and even lounge and sleepwear. If you look closely at your wardrobe, you’ll surely find a couple of pieces that you wear more often than the others. An example of these classic, streamlined, and wearable pieces are separates and one-pieces in timeless colors and simple silhouettes. 

Roma Top and Monaco Pants
Relaxed Crop Shirt and Tailored Linen Shorts
Savannah Top and Pants

Pictured here (from L to R): Roma Top and Monaco Pants, Relaxed Crop Shirt and Tailored Linen Shorts, and Savannah Top and Pants

 

Pare down your wardrobe from a closetful to an edited one that consists of easy-to-wear and style essentials. Reducing your clothes also lowers down the clutter and provides you with a better direction to styling. Have pieces in classic cuts and subdued shades that can be easily mixed and matched with the rest of your clothes. This goes for accessories too.

Pegasus Necklace

Pictured here: Pegasus Necklace



Going literal with linear tones

Linen Oversized House Set Linen Oversized House Set

Pictured here: Linen Oversized House Set


Simply mixing and matching your now pared-down closet is not the end-all and be-all of your new minimalist lifestyle. Keeping this contemporary aesthetic includes the right balance of tones and detail to your unique adapted style. Minimalism may suggest reducing your daily outfit to an edited clothing set. However, it also means creating an aesthetically pleasing look that’s both fashionable and functional. Going minimalist by balancing textures and going linear with color choices minimizes the bold impact of the look and instead appreciates its harmony. 


A monochromatic top and bottom set is a perfect example of a minimal, toned-down look that goes away from loud color choices but is surprisingly sartorial. 



Utility and practicality matters

Roma Top Florence Shorts

Pictured here: Roma Top and Florence Shorts


Incorporating minimalism into fashion is rather a recent event. It could be the people’s reaction against environmental issues or coherent to the practicality expected out of this pandemic. But minimalism charges a philanthropic background that also makes it a choice for some who believe there is a need for change. As a business industry, fashion has some aspects and practices that need improvement too. Fashion waste is one of the damaging pollutants of the world, and consumerism invokes more wastage than sustainability. 


At Aura, we try to create pieces and build collections that are consciously crafted from high-quality and sustainable materials.  We consciously make effort to advocate ethical practices in the fashion business. Our Linen Sets are ethically crafted in Bali, Indonesia from high-quality and sustainably sourced materials

Linen Jumpsuit Milan Top and Monaco Pants


Pictured here: Linen Jumpsuit, Milan Top, and Monaco Pants

Technical details to architectural wonders

Minimalism tells a bigger story than how it is visually seen. Technical details are revered than complex cuts and folds. Shapes and symmetry are taken center stage as the "statement piece". Added functionality and technical details to clothing are much more valued in minimalist dressing. They become architectural wonders in a piece that is sometimes depreciated from past trends where intricacy and grandeur are the clothes’ main focal points. The same appreciation amongst architectural structures celebrated for their lines and shapes is what makes minimalism popular among contemporary shoppers.


Creating an unorthodox silhouette in a jumpsuit to prove that simplifying a known pattern can make a difference. The boxy, symmetrical shape is clean to the eyes, proving that comfort can be incorporated into aesthetics. The appreciation of multi-functionality made through adjustable straps and the right amount of skin with the squared neckline is a pursued innovation.  Clarity is at par with style.  

Linen Midi Dress Willow Dress


Pictured here: Linen Midi Dress and Willow Dress

Overall simplicity

At the end of it all, minimalism is overall simplicity. Uncomplicated pieces exude sophistication and elegance, as the characteristic of luxury now evolves with being "less is more". A perfect example is dressing up in a simple and modest dress that emanates beauty and class without complicating the details, or perhaps an uncomplicated jumpsuit that you can wear to work and slow weekends. The lack of complexity allows us to only focus on what is necessary. The humbleness of the silhouette takes us away from the process of overthinking and complex thoughts. 


Think about simple dressing. Avoid the exaggerated number of buttons and fringes, and be wary of overall prints. Stick to humble and straightforward shapes with monotonous colors and easy-to-style and wear tones. Serve a look that requires only a few buttons to do, an easy zip, or even just a pull-over, but still can look effortlessly chic whatever the day is. 


So, have you decided to adapt to the minimalist style? Start by letting go of pieces that you will not certainly wear for the long run and go for sustainably made timeless pieces. 


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Dream escapes plus, what to wear to these destinations

 

While our travel plans are on pause, it doesn’t hurt to have a little trip down memory lane. Or better yet, plan our future trips with all these free times we have spent at home.  Here, we list down the top 10 dream destinations you'll undoubtedly enjoy, plus what to wear to these magical escapes. From the east to the west side of the globe and among the biggest continents, these destinations are considered to merit stamps on your own passport.

1. Havana, Cuba: Get lost in color 

 

 

A famous Caribbean destination due to its historical background, colorful facade, and beautiful sunset view, Havana is a popular choice among tourists who love to have fun and discover new culture. It is the largest city along the bay area of the Cuban country.

The city itself is made popular with local music, arts, and traditional buildings. The flowy  Fleur Mini Wrap Dress is perfect for a day to night piece you can wear once you visit this beautiful city. With its floral pattern, feminine ruffles, and mini length, it’s the perfect garb to wear for an afternoon of shopping and sunset cocktails. Stroll along the famous streets during the day and party to the local music at night. You may never know; someone could just pull you out of the street for a dance of Salsa.  

2. Puglia, Italy: Experience Luxury 

Puglia is known for its beautiful whitewashed hill towns lined along a magnificent Mediterranean coastline. One of the definite features tourists shouldn’t miss is its baroque architecture that looks luxurious and rich in culture. Visit during the spring and summer, and walk along its beautiful paths and traditional houses in the Arielle Maxi Dress. Its maxi length, ruffled skirt, and voluminous sleeves surely fit Puglia’s scenery. Finish the look off with minimal flats and let the dress’s cheetah print do the talking. 

3. Marrackech, Morroco: Feast for the Senses

Daunting and mysterious, this enchanting city of Marrakesh in Morocco is a dream destination for anyone who would like to experience a thousand-year history a few miles from the Sahara desert. Expect a splash of color and exotic gastronomy in this beautiful city, along with an arid climate. The timeless Linen Midi Dress comes to mind with its minimalist shape and understated elegance. This chic mid-length piece is something you can wear for comfort and style. Its minimalist-friendly silhouette looks astonishingly coherent with the city's authentic sense.

4. Dubrovnik, Croatia: Medieval Fairytale 

A medieval city on the Adriatic sea, Dubrovnik in Croatia was made famous with its straight-out-of-a-fairytale-book setting. Old towns, cobbled stone walks, and a stunning view of the sea, this dream holiday is a must on your bucket list. With long walks amongst all historical sites, the comfortable Linen Romper in white is the perfect piece to wear. Made from breathable linen, you'll still look chic for a panoramic dinner at the famous Panorama Restaurant and Bar.

5. Bali, Indonesia: Experience the Island of the Gods 

Bali is an adventurous getaway. This beautiful island in Indonesia is known to locals, surfers, and foreign tourists all over the world. It’s an experience more cut to aesthetics yet packed with the island lifestyle. The flowy Fleur Midi Dress is an excellent choice to walk along beach lines and still look party-ready at one of the island's local party scenes. It's also easy to wrap around and can be worn as a makeshift bikini cover-up. With beaches as beautiful as what Bali offers, it’s always great to be ready for a quick dip.

6. Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Luxury in Every Inch

There is no better luxury setting than visiting one of the world's wealthiest cities, Dubai. A melting pot of cultures in the Arabian peninsula, it is a place of skyscrapers and architectural wonders, sands, and the sea. Experience abundance in your most comfortable frock, the Willow Mini Dress, that is versatile to work with the Dubai weather and is easy to wear and style

7. Petra, Jordan: Ancient Encounters

The ancient city, Petra in Jordan is home to Al-Dayr - a UNESCO tomb-facade site created during the Byzantine era. It offers other beautiful ancient monuments, including tombs and pillars dating back from biblical times. One must walk to a narrow gorge to find and discover these wonders. Take on the adventure in a breeze while wearing the Bella Romper - utilitarian yet sartorial perfect for the trek and the unique experience.

8. Provence, France: Scene-Stealing Scenery 

Found in the southeastern portion of France, Provence is a region made abundant with foliage and aroma in the summer. A destination made known for its lavenders, the historic towns and villages are picturesque. Travel along the countryside looking dainty and in the best mood with the Daisy Wrap Dress. The wrap design and voluminous sleeves blend with the whole beauty of the foliage.

9. Mykonos, Greece: European Tropical Getaway

 A Greek holiday is a must and, if you can, you must go and visit the beautiful island of Mykonos. A much more unknown beauty than the famous Santorini, Mykonos is a landscape of whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches. Though only on this island can you find beautiful traditional windmills. This luxurious destination calls for voluminous shapes and flowy structures, just like the Oversized Bohemian Tunic in classic white. It’s comfortable yet chic for any unplanned night getaways.  

10. Amalfi Coast, Italy: Painter’s Canvas in Motion

 

A Mediterranean wonder suspended between blue skies and an iridescent sea, Amalfi Coast in Italy is a painter's canvas. The 13 towns along this coast, including the city of Amalfi, are must-visits for all the vertical wonders of stairways, narrow alleys, and traditional architecture. Enjoy the adventurous trek in the Linen Jumpsuit in Carbon. Comfort and style are what you need to make this one a memorable trip.

Was it a lot of daydreaming as we introduced you to our top 10 dream destinations? Look elegantly stylish with these sustainably made pieces on your future trips. 

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Six Spring 2022 trends that can give your wardrobe a fresh look

Linen Romper

As the temperature rises, loose sweatpants and oversized tees start to feel cumbersome. This gives trends to rise in the fashion scene and, once again, commanding your attention. With spring traditionally a season awash with colors and ruffles, expect this year’s version to be full of life too.

Don’t be so quick to buy into crazy patterns and outrageous colors, though. Spring fever is still tempered with some wise style choices. Based on the runways of Spring/Summer 2022, no-fail classics serve as the basis for these latest trends, making them easier to translate into real-life daily looks.

To help you get inspired about spring cleaning and shopping for your closet, we’ve distilled the season’s best styles from mere fads. Even better, we point out key Aura pieces that will let you be on trend and keep your wardrobe timeless. The label is all about classic designs and enduring elegance, after all. Each item is sure to be a go-to piece that you can wear time and time again.

Get ready to make space for some new fashion favorites and be thrilled about what spring is about to bring.

Puffed Sleeves

Runway photo credits: Isabel Marant The Ruffled Wrap Dress

Adding fun to any look are these voluminous sleeves that are reminiscent of the Victorian era. Equal parts chic and dramatic, they have been a favorite feature for a couple of years now. Perhaps it’s the way they play with an outfit’s proportions or how they balance romance with power. Either way, puffed sleeves have proven to have lasting power, and so it’s time to incorporate them into your daily outfits. 

However, if going full leg-of-mutton with your sleeves feels too adventurous for you, find a sweet piece like the ruffled wrap dress instead. With its adjustable sleeves, you can pump up their volume or tone them done as you like. You’ll be sure to draw compliments with its fresh appeal either way. 

High Hemlines

 

Photo credits: Etro                                                      The Florence Shorts

It’s par for the course that after months of wearing bottoms that cover you from the waist to the ankles, it feels liberating to show some leg again. Beachy short skirts and shorts abound the Spring 2021 runways, an expression of everyone’s desire to be able to go on a seaside getaway soon.

This pair of high-waisted Florence shorts provides some structure even with its elevated hem and relaxed fit. Its hidden elastic waistband also provides comfort, on top of the breathable quality of its 100% linen fabric. Wear it either indoors or outdoors and look chic all the same.

Another selection is the Linen Romper and the Bella Romper, which comes in two colors - crisp white and sultry nude. It offers maximum comfort and movability while keeping you look put-together sans too much effort.

Floaty Maxi Dresses

Photo credits: Michael Kors

The recent fascination with prairie dresses also continues with Spring 2021’s celebration of maxi dresses. Floor-length dresses are actually the perfect marker for a new season. As much as everyone is ready to dress up again, the lure of putting on something easy to wear remains strong. A maxi dress easily covers both requirements. It feels casual enough in its simplicity, but the length supplies enough drama to make the wearer feel a little more glamorous. Plus, it comes in different styles. Designer runways featured the maxi dress in its various iterations: in one solid color or with dizzying prints, with straps or with billowing sleeves. 

For a more timeless piece, opt for a cream-colored dress made of soft viscose like the Elegant Maxi Dress. With its blouson-style upper half flowing into a wide skirt with a front slit, it provides ultimate comfort and lots of effortless style.

Another favorite is the Arielle Maxi Dress; a fierce take on the chic and elegant floaty maxi that’s perfect for spring and summer. Its hi-low hem, slightly puffed sleeves, and ruffled hemline spell sophistication in every inch.

Bold Stripes

 

Photo credits: Dior

With patterns predicted to make a big splash in Spring 2021, this perennial favorite is sure to make its return. Candy cane, pinstripe, in fruity-tutti colors--this pattern is sure to underline a look with its graphic appeal. Fashion labels are even mixing and matching different widths and kernings for a more arresting effect on the runway.

Back here on earth, however, stripes in classic black and white are always a good bet. To make them more dynamic, the mid-length Striped Midi Dress combines vertical stripes with horizontal ones, drawing the eyes to its classic deep V-neckline.

Baggy Trousers

Photo credits: Paul Smith

A relaxed silhouette remains the main ticket even for Spring 2021. That’s why the season’s trousers come loose and lax, adding outdoor-appropriate polish to indoor-appropriate leisurewear. They also come in delicious pastels to embody the freshness of spring.

Copping this designer look is easy with this pair of Monaco wide-legged pants in soothing sage. Wear it with a bandeau top or a satin camisole for a romantic look, or opt for cosmopolitan layers with a structured blazer or trench coat.

Minimalism

 

Photo credits: Max Mara

Ultimately, fuss-free styling reigns supreme. Spring is still work-from-home season, after all. But Spring 2021’s version of pared-back dressing involves cleaner, uncomplicated silhouettes in calming neutrals. Gain extra points if the fabric is forgiving to the body.

This linen jumpsuit is actually a combination of the season’s penchant for minimalism and another rising Spring 2021 trend: utilitarian chic. Available in sedate khaki, cool carbon, fresh white, and classic black, its relaxed, almost boxy fit calls to mind the boiler suit, which has been reinterpreted by designers as the modern working woman’s uniform. Made with 100% linen, it’s undeniably light and easy to wear. Just throw on a jacket on top if you need a bit more polish to your look.

The ideal spring wardrobe for you

Find more pieces that can keep you on trend and still in style, regardless of the season, from our new collection.

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Coming up Rosie: How to get the look of this stylish and beautiful Aura muse

Coming up Rosie: How to get the look of this stylish and beautiful Aura muse

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s photo source: Pinterest

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s career is a story of continuous evolution. From her start in modeling in the early aughts, she branched out into acting, then shifted into becoming an entrepreneur and editor in 2018. In the latest phase of her career, the multi-hyphenate is now sharing hair, skincare, and makeup tips she has picked up from spending time in the makeup chair in the past 18 years through her beauty platform Rose Inc. There are also her other product collaborations, such as a lingerie line with a popular UK retail brand and an upcoming “clean” and sustainable cosmetics line.

But Rosie isn’t just an authority in beauty. As her 12.2 million followers on Instagram can attest, she also has a personal style that modern women everywhere can pick up cues from. She is frequently cited in fashion blogs as an aspirational figure, and her many mirror selfies display a sense of proportion and an appreciation of tailoring and structure.

Having access to designers and high fashion labels never hurts, of course, but Rosie is able to take a designer piece and make it wholly her own. In fact, her well-developed sense of style has landed her another collaboration, this time with an Italian label for a shoe collection. And if her eye for fashion proves to be correct, square-toed sandals will be all the rage this spring.

Rosie may be a busy woman (and mom to 2-year-old Jack Oscar), but a full calendar doesn’t keep her style from looking smart and sharp. That’s why she’s an Aura muse. A label that’s about effortless elegance, Aura designs clothes for the romantic yet powerful woman who finds strength in her femininity. Each item is a go-to piece that can stand the test of time.

If you want to embody the same powerful and feminine appeal that Rosie exudes with so much ease, here are a few style principles we’ve picked up from studying her OOTD and paparazzi pics--plus our suggestions on how to start applying them.

Volume play

Photo credits: Pinterest

She is undeniably lithe and fit, but Rosie isn’t always about showing off her figure. In fact, she’s frequently spotted sporting oversized blazers, slouchy tops, and wide-legged pants. Now, given her height, they never overwhelm her, but even the vertically challenged can wear voluminous pieces in style.

Proportion and proper tailoring are key, and Rosie understands this principle. She balances bulky jackets with sleeker pieces underneath, while generously cut bottoms are paired with form-fitting tops. On instances when both the top and bottom have some volume, she makes sure that both pieces are cut immaculately so they hang well on her body. She also plays with length to add visual interest to her layered outfits.

For not-so-tall ladies, a great starting point for volume play would be a figure-skimming dress cut at the right length to give the illusion of height. A linen mini dress, for example, would look great underneath an oversized blazer. As for wide-legged pants that almost come off as a maxi skirt, they can be worn with a form-fitting tank top or even a drapey jacket. Just be sure to pick one made of soft and flowy fabric so they show off a hint of your figure.

Tonal dressing

Photo credits: Pinterest

Some people are all about the pops of color in their outfits. In Rosie’s case, she has a more subtle approach when it comes to hues.

Her style of putting together pieces from the same color family results in looks that are fresh and easy on the eyes but are never boring. That’s because the process involves more than just picking out clothes in monotones. Rosie also plays off the warmth or the coolness of one central clothing piece’s color to select the other items to go with it.

An oversized beige jacket, for example, is worn with a hazelnut-colored silk skirt, with a white shirt pulling everything together. Sometimes, she even goes for shades that aren’t usually seen as from the same color family. Take for instance the olive-green skirt and white halterneck top that she accessorized with a camel-colored clutch and matching leather boots. The result is an immaculate-looking paparazzi-worthy daytime outfit.

As Rosie has shown, there are everyday neutral-colored pieces found in most people’s closets that can serve as great foundations for tonal dressing: white tees or tank tops, beige blouses, gray button-down shirts, black blazers. The next step is selecting separates of the same family color that can be worn in multiple ways. A classic crisp white button-down is a timeless piece that will transcend time and trends, and so is a pair of satin cropped pants in a Spring-ready shade, soft coral.

 

Hers-and-his mixup

Wearing pieces that are traditionally more masculine in appeal is a fashion move done by so many women, and Rosie is a natural at it. That’s because she applies both proper proportions and tonal dressing in selecting menswear-inspired items to sport. There is always a chic, slightly tough edge to the structured suits she dons, and they play off well with her choice of sexy, more feminine items.

A strappy cotton jumpsuit with a loose fit is a great pick for this look. You can opt to belt it for a blouson effect, then shrug on a tailored blazer. The display of skin at the neckline will balance the shoulder-to-leg coverage of the outfit in the best way possible.

You can also wear a chic halter neck top with your favorite jacket and pants pairing. It’s a look that can have you walking out of the door in style in just minutes.

 

The art of mixing and matching to create a look

All the suggested pieces can be worn in a variety of ways, making them great additions to your wardrobe. For more style ideas on incorporating them into your personal style, check out our Get the Look section and start curating your outfits.

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What Is Minimalism and How Do We Start Incorporating This Into Our Personal Clothing Style

What Is Minimalism and How Do We Start Incorporating This Into Our Personal Clothing Style

The perfect white tee, the ideal pair of denim, the classic blazer…we’re all already familiar with the essential pieces every woman must have in her closet. Trends may come and go—and then come back around again—but these items are constant mainstays.

Once in a while, though, that list of must-haves needs some updating. The question is, how do we update it for the better?

The past few months also reminded us that a big part of enjoying fashion is dressing up primarily for ourselves. Our own pleasure and individuality must hold more importance than other people’s opinions. After a year of mostly staying at home, we’ve hopefully become our own trusted audience—sometimes critical, but more often than not appreciative.  

So in adding some “new” basics to our wardrobe, personal comfort is the utmost criterium. Do they make us feel good and empowered? Do they feel supportive of our personalities and characters? Do they make us feel excited about getting dressed up—even when there’s no one around to see our outfits? Are they versatile enough to be worn on different occasions? Can they be worn at home and out in the world with equal ease? Are they worth the investment?

Different people will use different metrics to answer these questions, naturally. Taste is subjective, after all. And it’s what makes the fashion scene exciting. But no matter the differences in style and preference, some standards apply across the board: the quality of the materials, the craftsmanship involved, and the sustainability of the production process.

Our suggestions for new and elevated basics meet all three. Aura pieces are all handmade in Bali by skilled artisans using sustainably sourced fabrics. Designed with the modern woman in mind, they balance feminine appeal with clean lines and silhouettes, transcending seasons and occasions. 

As we constantly curate the contents of our closets, it’s best to be more mindful of what we add to them. We hope these items make it to your all-time must-wear list. 

  • The linen dress 

  • A linen dress may immediately conjure summer days, but this classic piece can be worn any time of the year. A breathable and durable fabric, linen has a texture that keeps it looking fresh. Interpreted as a mid-length dress that hangs straight down on the body, it creates clean lines that are refreshing to the eyes. Aura’s version comes with thin straps and a square neckline that show off the collarbones in a flattering manner. Its side slits also allow for more dynamic movement. Available in soothing hues of oat, olive, and burnt orange, it’s a dress that can be worn anywhere at any time, whether with flats, strappy sandals, and even sneakers. Just throw on a cardigan on top for chilly occasions.

  • The wide-legged pants

  • Gen Z kids may be picking a fight with millennials over what the superior pants style is, but an astute observer of fashion would know better than to engage. While baggy pants and skinny jeans are fun to wear, neither of them has the longevity that wide-legged pants offer to their wearers. When crafted well, they help create the illusion of a womanly shape, especially when there’s a gentle flare from the waist- and hipline to the legs. These Monaco pants, in particular, come with a hidden elastic waistband for ultimate comfort. Made with 100% linen, it’s a pair that’s easy to wear throughout the day. Wear it with boxy cropped tops, body-skimming blouses, with a chic bolero, or a voluminous trench coat...the possibilities are endless.

  • The wrap dress

  • When you just want to look sweet and feminine but don’t have the time to labor over an outfit, a wrap dress is your best bet. It’s universally flattering, not to mention so easy to put on. Made of rayon, the Fleur mini wrap dress is especially soft and comfortable. Its wavy cap sleeves and asymmetrical hem are updated details on a classic silhouette, and its floral print hits the right note of daintiness. It will make for a great cocktail outfit with heels and a resort dress with sandals. In the meantime, you can put it on for Zoom parties.

     

  • The button-down shirt

  • What adult doesn’t have a button-down shirt in their closet? It looks great in an office setting, and when worn with pants and a blazer, it can make anyone look dapper. It’s fantastic in a casual environment when you need to be comfortable and look chic simultaneously. And, it can be dressed up to fit formal and dressier situations when the invite says polished

    But our 100% cotton Cannes shirt doesn’t even need a fancy pantsuit to make you look put-together. The angles created by its point collar and the seams of its yoke already evoke a smart appeal. Balancing them with some softness are the puffed sleeves and extra-long cuffs. Mother-of-pearl shell buttons add a sophisticated touch. It’s an elegant piece that can be paired with pants (we suggest a pair of Monaco), shorts, or a skirt. Finish the look with anything from lace-up flats, blocked heels, and metallic stilettos. 

  • The house set

  • A year of socializing through Zoom has taught us all the importance of comfortable but still presentable loungewear. Pajama sets have been popular in the past few years, but the sleep-friendly look may not be for everyone still. Enter Aura’s all-linen house set. The top’s boxy structure looks crisp and clean, though its drop-shoulder seams keep it from looking stiff. Its matching slightly baggy bottoms, meanwhile, are conducive to lounging. Wear them together for all-day comfort, but you can also pair the top with your favorite pair of jeans when you do your weekly grocery runs. 


    Elevated Essentials 

    Basics don’t need to be, well, basic. Up the ante by selecting different textures, trying out a new fabric type, or going for unique cuts and silhouettes. With these essentials, you’ll never have those “I have nothing to wear” moments anymore. 


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    How to put a fresh spin on your workwear even when you’re working from home

    How to put a fresh spin on your workwear even when you’re working from home

     

    After a year of working from home, observing a workplace-appropriate dress code feels like a quaint practice now. Remembering wearing the office separates from the distant pre-lockdown past requires an exercise of the imagination because just the thought of putting on a pair of tailored pants is a monumental effort in itself.  

     But with the possibility of returning to the office becoming closer, it might be wise to start rethinking the corporate-up-top, sleepwear-on-the-bottom Zoom wardrobe that we’ve all been relying on.

    That doesn’t mean a complete overhaul of the contents of one’s closet, though. After all, social distancing remains the rule, and remote working remains the order of the day. But getting our fashion juices flowing again could just be what we need right now to work through the lockdown boredom and fatigue. 

    Think of it as a transitional wardrobe, a collection of workwear that is perfect for both the home and in the office. It’s stylish enough to wear to back-to-back video conference calls but also still comfy enough that we can just relax and lounge whenever the need to put a pause on the daily grind arises. Besides, there’s something about dressing up in the morning that gets anyone in the right frame of mind to be productive. 

    In putting together a transitional wardrobe, soft and comfortable fabrics remain key. So do cuts and silhouettes that let the skin and body breathe while also never going out of style.

    With designs that marry style with comfort, Aura’s pieces present a chic yet relaxed vibe that transcends seasons, occasions, even dress codes. Our minimalist designs balance an understated feminine appeal with great functionality that every modern woman needs, thus creating the best foundation for a versatile wardrobe.

    Start with a few items that can easily blend in with your existing favorite pieces, thanks to the pieces’ clean lines and soothing neutral hues. Getting dressed for work in the morning is sure to feel exciting again. 

    Relaxed crop shirt

    Any other cropped shirt may be too casual to wear to work, but a boxy silhouette matched with a scoop neckline, a hi-low hem, and slightly structured shoulders turns this one into a youthfully chic separate that can be worn dressed up with tailored slacks or dressed down with your softest pair of jeans. Plus, it’s made out of a cotton and linen blend, so it’s sure to feel like your favorite tee against your skin.

    Classic shirt dress

    Every stylish woman has some classic shirtdress variation in her closet because slipping in one is the easiest and fastest way to look cool, modern, and professional. What elevates this one, though, is the soft rayon material that lends it a relaxed fit.

    Paolita dress

    Here’s a mini dress that can keep you looking and feeling fresh even after your nth Zoom meeting for the day. The Paolita’s three-quarter blouson sleeves are a nice feminine touch, and the seam details running down the front lend the dress a pleasing shape that separates it from the usual little white number. Its loose and flowing fit also makes it an instant summer favorite, both indoors and outdoors.

    Linen tailored jumpsuit

    Its tailored cut makes this piece look fashion editorial-ready, but this jumpsuit’s 100% linen material also turns it into an easy-to-wear closet staple. The waist tie detail further allows for adjustment, letting you breathe and have a hearty lunch. And while the V neckline might feel a little risqué for workwear, the dainty cap sleeves balance it out well.

    Linen romper

    Something a little shorter than a jumpsuit but no less chic: this linen romper exudes the same fresh and effortless style but with a whole lot more breathing room for your legs. Its wide collar, oversized sleeves, and A-line shorts create a striking silhouette. This stunner is made in 100% linen, making it the perfect daily uniform, especially during humid seasons.

    Roma shirt

    With a square neckline complementing its roomy, slightly cropped fit, this shirt feels chic and modern. It’s a perfect match for many a pair of pants and mid to full-length skirts.  The Roma Shirt has a 100% linen outer and a 100% cotton lining, giving it softness and durability rarely found in the usual trendy tops.

    Monaco pants

    Workdays lived out on Slack and Zoom don’t necessarily require you to be in pants, but putting on a nice pair can help you get primed for checking off items on your to-do list. Let the Monaco pants’ breezy elegance help you get through the day, with its 100% linen material and contemporary wide-legged cut that would look great paired with any of your favorite tops. Its hidden elastic waistband further promises day-long comfort.

    Tailored linen shorts

    Another piece to get you out of wearing sweatpants day in and day out is this pair of shorts that’s made of comfortable linen. Its soft wearability doesn’t sacrifice its silhouette, as the shorts’ tailored cut gives it an aesthetically pleasing structure. Front pockets and wide belt loops are additional design details that give this piece sartorial polish.

    Linen midi dress

    Throw this dress on, and you wouldn’t have to worry about looking cool and stylish for the rest of the day. Its clean lines--from the square neckline and thin shoulder straps to the side slits--and modest length please the eye, and you only need to put on a cardigan in case you’ll be in a video conference with more conservative clients.

    Satin cropped pant

    Yes, most people have not been in the mood to wear pants while working from home. But, on days when you feel like putting on an outfit, this pair’s structured boyfriend cut fits the bill. Wear it with a button-down shirt, a delicate camisole, or a basic tee and look sharp, elegant, and aspirational--even if only you can see it.

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