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Must-have for Indian wear at Work
Most sites give you a list of basic Western wardrobe that you can wear to work. Following is a list of Indian clothes that you can include in your work wardrobe:
- A pair of Cigarette pants (straight narrow pants) in dark colors such as black, navy blue, grey, and brown. Replace your leggings (those ugly pants that hug your body at the wrong curves) with these ankle grazer, tailored pants to instantly elevate your office look.
- Kurta with Chinese collar in solid neutral colors such as black, white, grey, brown and beige. These provide an authoritative attribute to your personality. “What about prints”, you ask? Restrict them to small-scale geometric prints.
- Crepe Saree in solid colors with no border or a very minimalistic border. This fabric suits most body shapes, provides the necessary sheen, and is apt for most business settings. Do not wear sheer fabrics, and loud prints- you are at work and not at a wedding.
- Collared saree blouse, since, a collar is absolutely necessary if you want to look authoritative at work. Experiment with different kinds of collars such as spread, mandarin, roll, and tape collars. Ensure that the back is not to deep or does not have fancy neck shapes. Conservative is the key to look most formal.
- Duster jackets add layer to your clothing, give you a narrow centre front, and make your outfit interesting- effortlessly!
- Stoles in medium-to heavy fabrics, and in all colors and prints. These make your outfit look fun, and break the monotony in neutral colored attires.
- Peep-toed shoes in solid colors (neutral colors are the best unless you want to risk all the attention going to your feet with bright colored shoes) to complete your Indian business formal look. Do not wear open-toed sandals even if you have perfect pedicured nails. Pumps look great with kurtas but not with sarees.
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Indian Bridal Trousseau
Traditionally, bridal trousseau meant all the paraphernalia that the bride would collect to furnish her new life as a wife. This would include clothes, accessories, linens, and kitchenware. The modern brides have revived this ritual to include exquisite clothes, romantic lingerie, designer jewelry and footwear, and limited edition china.
Today’s celebrity brides are driving other brides frenzy with their luxury packed trousseau. Trousseau is not all about silk underwear and designer labels. It has to be practical to your lifestyle and personal style, and must be of distinctive quality.
Below is a list of basic paraphernalia that I recommend to every Indian Bride:
- A Traditional saree- Every auspicious occasion demands a traditional sari. Choose perennial colors and good quality so that it can be passed through generations. (Like my mother’s Benares sari that has got me a dozen compliments whenever I drape it.)
- A Cocktail saree- for those nights that demand shimmer and sheen. One can dress up or dress down based on the occasion/event you are wearing it to. Pair it with a blouse in a flattering silhouette and you are sure to get some heads turned.
- A Lucknowi-chikan suit: in silhouettes that accentuate your body shape for all events post-wedding. The lucknowi suit has stood the test of time over years and that is why it has to be part of your trousseau. Not only does it take you from brunches to throwback parties, but also, it is the answer to your wardrobe issue when you don’t know what to wear. It is versatile and adds a touch of royalty to always make you feel like a princess.
- A long Desi skirt: that you can team with a gorgeous blouse and dupatta to rock the traditional look, or wear it with a tee to achieve a boho-chic look. Accessorize it right and you can wear this to a dandiya night or to a breezy romantic walk!
- A Gold blouse: For all those times when you find a saree (whether bought or borrowed) and do not have an appropriate blouse, this gold blouse is sure to rescue you.
- Lingerie: It is not a shy subject anymore. Invest in the right kind and right sized lingerie for that romantic honeymoon, strapless dresses, plunged necklines, sheer tunics, and active workouts.
- Swimwear: choose a type according to your body shape. Whether you are just soaking up the sun or taking a dip in the pool, be prepared. Not having a swimsuit will be a ghastly mistake especially on your honeymoon! Throw in a good sarong, floppy hat, and flip-flops, to complete your beach holiday bag.
- Jewelry- A traditional set of jewelry is a must in every bride’s wardrobe. They will always be in fashion and yet will always be authentic to you. If you want to indulge, include statement neckpieces and cocktail rings, and you will never have an excuse not to accessorize.
- Stilettos: In bold colors – not only do they make you feel tall and sexy, but they also uplift any dull, boring outfit.
- Indian jootis: Pair it with jeans for a contemporary look or with Indian outfits to complete the ethnic look. This multi-colored footwear will definitely brighten your outfit instantly, without tiring your feet.
- Emergency kit: include a moisturizer, sunscreen, nail color remover (cause bare nails are better than nails with chipped nail color), intimate wipes, make-up remover wipes, powder, hairpins, safety pins, deodorant, and mints. Unlike a vanity kit that helps you on your makeover, this is a fix-it kit for all those emergencies that brides are seldom prepared for. Include this in your trousseau, and you will thank me later!
Valentine’s Day Look
This year, break away from the usual all-red or all-pink outfit for Valentine’s Day. Explore other colors of love – all pastel shades! However, if you are old school, you can incorporate the shades of red, or pink in your accessories. Fabric is also very important- satin, lace, and silks speak volumes when you want to express Love.
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This outfit is ideal if you are heading out for a brunch with your friends, boyfriend or husband. The colors add just the right amount of softness to the day!
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For dinner with your spouse or boyfriend, the LBD can never go wrong. Nothing spells sensuous more than lace. This outfit reveals just the right amount of skin to create curiosity, and an appetite post dinner!
Your hair and make up is as important as your outfit. Opt for a side-combed pony –tail for the day look and the classic bouffant for the night. Or simply choose to let your hair down! As of your make-up, choose a polished look over a loud one. If your skin tone allows, you can opt for bright shades of red or pink for your lips- after all it’s the lips that do all the talking!!!
The Right Time to wear the Right Timepiece
Watches are now considered as jewels on the wrist. Gone are the days when watches would just be tools for time. It is now a social statement to adorn a watch. But, how many of us wear the right kind of watch for the right occasion? You might have a very expensive diving watch. But can you wear it to work? How many of us have seen women wearing large dialed watches with a lot of bling to work?
It is essential to wear an appropriate watch that has a dial scaled to your wrist and a strap suited to the purpose. Following is a list of watches and the occasions you must wear them to:
Work wear (or for more formal environment): Wear dress watches with a simple dial (not digital) and dull gold, steel, or leather strap. Benefit of stainless steel is its neutrality. This is a watch you will be wearing the most and hence it is wise to invest in a watch. Restrict boyfriend dials, too many diamonds or cubic zirconia; it goes without saying that it’ll look over-the-top. Nothing speaks sophistication more than modesty
For dressy occasions: Wear a watch with gold, platinum, black or white ceramic, or studded metal bands, and varying dial sizes (and yet restricting to medium sized dials) depending on the kind of occasion. Match your neckpiece to the metal of your watch. If you are wearing a platinum neckpiece, do not wear a gold watch and vice versa. Restrict other wrist accessories (bracelets, bangles, etc.) if you are wearing a jewellery watch. But, if you are wearing a very slim watch, you can pair it with a bracelet on the same wrist, to make it dressier.
For casual occasions: you can wear just about any kind of watch for this, the bright neon colored watches seem to be a rage right now. Keep other accessories minimal if you choose to wear these neon watches. The boyfriend watches can take you for brunches with friends to shopping, club hopping, etc. Also, colored ceramic watches look extremely trendy and chic. Broad leather band watches are another option to look casual and chic.
(Note: I am restricting sporty and digital watches for sports, fitness and extremely casual outings. Those in the fashion industry can wear any kind of timepiece- just make it work with the rest of your outfit.)
These days there are a great many choices of watches for women. Diamond watches are elegant for special occasions, but a ladies dress watch will work best if you are after something suitable for work days or office wear. Women’s watches that have fashion details can be teamed with your favorite outfits for a night on the town, while a digital watch is the perfect ladies watch for an active day out. As with any fashion items or accessories, the key to choosing the best watch for you is to consider the occasion or situation in which you will wear the watch, as well as your own individual sense of style.
What to wear while Shopping
Ladies, it is that time of the year when shopping malls are brimming with people-some eager shoppers who are in a race for time and money, and a few window shoppers for whom it is a leisure activity to ‘just checkout’ the promotions.
Amongst the hustle bustle and the long queues to the trail room, our aim is to grab the best picks quickly and head to the nearest brew to celebrate the bargain!
To be able to shop quickly requires you to dress up appropriately. Do not wear clothes that require a lot of effort in the trail room.
Here are a few dressing tips for a do at store sales:
- Wear racerbacks (with shrug, if required) so that you do not spend too much time unbuttoning or buttoning your shirt. Also, racer-backs can double-up as camisoles when you are trying on anything with sheer fabrics.
- Trousers/denims/skirts are preferred over dresses because you do not want to be spending time in the trial room imagining the complete look if you are trying on a blouse.
- Simple and minimal accessories since chunky, heavy accessories can sometimes spoil the look of the garment you will be trying on.
- Pump shoes with negligible heels (save your feet from all the soreness) over sneakers and sandals, since you want to save the time while strapping your sandals or lacing up your shoes.
- A large shopping bag to accommodate your bargains (saves plastic as well as the need to count the number of bags in the fear of losing one or two)
Lastly, pick things that you need and not what you want.
