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INTERESTING TRENDS TO INCORPORATE THIS FESTIVE SEASON 

Like every other thing, last year and a half has seen our fashion spirits too doused to our 

athe-leisure wear. We were happily styling ourselves in our Pyjamas and sweats, channelling out the luxe- sports look to glam up for any ‘virtual celebration’ we may have to ‘attend’. The Diva in us was exploring more with make-up and hair trends than clothes actually. 

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Good Times are round the corner and we must allow our fashion spirits to soar high again. Let’s look at some interesting fashion and colour trends that can bring us back in the festive fashion game after this hiatus. 

GO BIG ON SLEEVES 

Statement sleeves are going to be the fashion statement this season and with the changing season it suits us fine too! This element of fashion has the power to uplift almost any garment, be it ethnic or western. 

Voluminous  puff  or  bishop  sleeves,  ruffled  sleeves  or  ruffled  cuffs  at  the  end  of  fitted 

sleeves,  cape  sleeves,  cowled  sleeves,  bejewelled  sleeves,  off-shouldered  volume  sleeves,  layered and two toned sleeves, tiered sleeves, rouched sleeves, shirred sleeves, volume sleeves with bold big cuffs/ bands or draped sleeves, the choice is amazing. We just need to choose the right kind as per our  body  type  and  also  team  it  with  a  fitting  silhouette  to  have  a  balanced  look  in  the  ensemble. 

When  choosing  to  follow  this  trend,  remember  to  keep  the  focus  on  the  sleeves  of  your  garment, rest  of  the  elements  are  just  to  complete  the  look.  Be  it  a  western  outfit  or  our  quintessential blouses  teamed  with  either  sarees,  lehengas  or  ghararas,  the  sleeves  offer  amazing  scope  to experiment. 

BE THE COVER GIRL or TEASE WITH THE MIDRIFF 

On the contrary to fashion beliefs where skin show is a part of clever fashion aesthetics, which many fashion  victims  end  up  following  beyond  their  ease,  the  trends  this  year  is  about  the  more  fabric cover  the  merrier.  With  Kim  K  appearing  at  the  Met  Gala  with  100%  coverage  (yes,  even  her  face was covered!) in an all black layered bodysuit ensemble, this suddenly has become the talking point. 

Talk of masking up in style! Go stylish with your masks and scarves and layer your body suits with a nice  sequined  skirt  or  lehenga  with  a  bright  scarf/  stole  and  you  are  festival  ready!  Our  classic lehenga  choli  perfectly  fit  the  midriff  baring  trend  hot  in  the  season  now!  Twist  it  by  pairing  your structured blouse or cropped ‘Shacket’ with a gharara, our very own wide legged pants and be the hottie on the block! 

SEQUINE DAZZLE 

This year fashionistas aren’t looking  for  any  reason  to  pull  out  their  sequins  rather  jjust  flaunting them left right and centre, so we, in our Dandiyas and Diwali, definitely have all our reasons to pull out and pull off our heavily embellished attires. The key is to keep one heavily embellished piece and prep it with another pop piece, either colour wise or print wise in case you are attending a day time celebration. 

Bring our your ‘Chaniya Cholis’ and dress with a vengeance! 

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GO FLORAL 

Floral motifs and prints bring festive cheer! And when they are embellished and embroidered, they 

speak  for  themselves.  From  mid  size  to  small  ditzy  print,  flowers  are  our  way  to  bust  the  drab  of pandemic life! 

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HUES THAT CRY OUT LOUD 

Bright  saturated  hues  in  pink,  mustard,  yellows,    blues  and  green  are  the  scene  stealers  and  when you clash them it’s even better! Black is the ever classic, just jazz it up with embellishments, bright contrasting prints, sequence in monotones or contrast and you are festive good! If black is not your colour,  live  it  up  with  Lilac,  Lavender  and  bubblegum  pink!  Those  who  believe  in  saying  it  with colours,  pull  out  your  brightest  of  pinks  and  fuchsias,  tonal  yellows  or  marigolds,  deep  rich  jewel  tones and own them like never before. Our very own Bandhej and Kutch embroidery are embodiment of festivity by their sheer presence. 

90s IS THE NOW 

It’s not only the reruns of FRIENDS on the loop, it’s also the 90s fashion that is seeing a comeback in our  lives.  So  all  the  moms  out  there,  who  have  been  seeking  fashion  tips  from  their  daughters,  its rather  time  to  give  them  some!  Girls  out  there  channel  your  yesterselves  and  get  some  chunky flatforms/ platforms, team minis with midi/ maxi outerwear. Big shoulders and sleeves, tailored and structured  look,  tailored  layering,  low  waist,  wide  legged  bottoms,  cut-outs  are  some  elements  to base our styling on. 

STATEMENT PIECES TO JAZZ UP YOUR FESTIVITY 

Come  October  and  we  Indians  get  in  the  celebration  and  ritual  mode.  We  may  have  hibernated  in our loungewear all the year long, but we shall dress with as much aplomb for this time of our year. 

Here is the list to remind us of our  deck up possibilities. Yes ‘Sarees’ are our go to garment but this festival, it’s time to team it with very unconventional blouses, shirts, shackets and even vests to give a  spin  to  the  classic.  Layer  the  saree  with  structures  sequined  blazers  or  bombers  for  that  urbane and  edgy  look.  The  pre-draped  versions  of  this  classic,  where  saree  meets  gown  can  be  made  very ethnic with use of ethnic fabrics or Indian surface ornamentation techniques like  sequences, embroideries, cut works, quilting, puffing and rouching.  

Lehengas or Ghararas can be given a trendy twist by keeping them low waist and pairing them with sequenced crop tops. Young brigade can add layering to it and also make it more fun by keeping the length  of  the  bottom  garment  cropped  and  team  them  with  sequenced  trek  boots,  swapping  their stilettos. 

How about swapping our regular ‘kaftans’ for more dressy versions of the same?! Add some midriff 

baring  cutout/  keyhole,  throw  in  flashy  ornamentation/embellishment  and  team  it  with  a  vibrant scarf and you are festive ready.   

  • Written By Shipra Anand
  • afclko@rediffmail.com

Author’s bio

A Lucknow based Design Entrepreneur & Design educationist & counsellor, NIFT Delhi alumna with 24plus years of experience, founder Academy for Fashion Careers, Co- Director JD Institute of Fashion Technology and co-owner TISYE Fashions                                            

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