With monsoon already here, the city residents are fast slipping on colourful and comfortable wear. A change of season calls for a change of wardrobe, and as the monsoon spell plays on fresh and colourful vibes, make your clothes evoke the haute look in this wet season! Please find below a few key points on monsoon dressing.
Colours
“¢ Monsoon 2013 is all about lively yet subtle colours
“¢ One can experiment with bright pastels such as deep greens, sea colours, deep beige, olive green, light copper, blues, pinks, indigo, peach, light purple and lemon yellow
Cuts and silhouettes
“¢ Asymmetrical tunics and dresses are a hit this season
“¢ Vibrant ombre dyed kaftans are also a great option for the monsoon
“¢ The silhouette should be clean, the cut should not have too many layers or too many tailoring details that make the garment look messy and untidy
“¢ Wear simple shirts and kurtis’ that are easy to wear
“¢ Well cut dresses with short hemlines are very apt for monsoon clothing “¢ Substitute your long dupattas with soft cotton scarves as they are easy to manage and more likely to keep you warm
Fabrics
“¢ It is best to avoid denims and materials that bleed colour
“¢ Soft cottons and poly-fabrics are the best bet
“¢ Nylons, cotton blends, mixed fabrics, blended cottons and nets are the fabrics for monsoon. You need something that dries fast and keeps you warm at the same time.
“¢ No crepes or chiffons as these don’t keep up well in the wet weather and get crinkled easily
“¢ Floral prints would be another option for a cloudy day
By: Ms. Sanya Dhir
Brand Director, KBSH