There are two types of women – the ones who find the ethnic world endless and the ones who believe it is mundane. For the ones who fall in the latter category, looking fabulous every time, with a similar ethnic silhouette can get challenging. Not anymore!
If you believe there is only so the Indian ethnic arena can do for you, read on to pick up some tips and get ready to have all eyes on you!
Embrace prints:
Solids are perennial, agreed. But nothing can beat the charm of lively prints! That said, did you know that are 100s of art forms and printing techniques in India? Now put the pedal on the thought - Instead of wearing any regular ethnic maxi dress, if you wore an exclusive artisan-painted masterpiece, isn’t it a no-brainer that all the spotlights will be on you?!
Mix and match:
Gone are the days when matching sets were the show-stealers at any merriment. Now is the time when prints and contrasts are winning. For instance, if a sanganeri kurta with sanganeri pants is your style sense, ditch it! Opt for something as vibrant as an handblock palazzo or skirt with the sanganeri kurta to shine like there’s no tomorrow. Likewise, when sporting conventional kalamkari Anarkali suits, simply swap it for a popping, contrast print dupatta and witness the glam quotient of your ensemble elevate in a blink!
Go bold!
When it comes to Indian festive occasions, there is a pre-defined mindset as to what needs to be worn. If you really want to leave a lasting impression with your attires, a perspective shift is the first change you must make. For instance, most women wear jazzy and sequined ethnic attires during Diwali. Not saying, it’s wrong. But saying that if you wear this every year, you will end up being the one in a crowd. The key to looking outstanding is experimenting with something off-beat like ajrakh print dresses! Lastly, if the occasions demand, never think twice before going over the top. Sequins, velvet, heavily embroidered? No matter what, believe that you are beautiful enough to carry it all with nothing but sheer grace!
Keep up with the trend:
Subtle is good and safe. But seldom extraordinary. If having a OOTD or OOTN that gives you an edgy appearance is your ethnic agenda, you must always be in vogue! Is blue ethnic maxi dress your game? Switch it for a Pantone color of the X year ethnic maxi dress! Always end up wearing handblocked or kalamkari Anarkali suits for weddings and Bhai Doj? Try a saganeri kurta, choose a different overlay or go completely rad with an ethnic boho jumpsuit! Bottom line – Be on a look out to upgrade your style and sync it with the latest trends out there. Unsure from where to get your dose of ethnic inspirations? Three quick ways – Find ethnic influencers on Instagram, check out compiled look books on the internet, and lastly be signed up for newsletters by labels like Vishnu!