Before you go on a shopping spree for Diwali clothes, read what our fashion experts suggest -
"People nowadays are shying away from heavier fabrics. The ethnic trend this season - lighter fabrics and snugger fits. Stripes, geometric, dots and zigzag in bright bold colours seem to be the flavour of the season. Other colours to get noticed in are burgundy, red, turquoise and shades of peach," says fashion designer Khushali Kumar.
Embroidered blouses with crystal and beautiful Austrian or French lace sarees would be in. To add glamour to the sarees, use embroidery and sequins with a metallic sheen. "The trend is for heavy work but light flowing fabrics-georgettes, crepes, and silks. For the festive occasion, there is an exclusive range of sarees with beads, zardozi, zar, crystals, kundans and a variety of other works in the market," says fashion designer Monisha Bajaj.
Those who want to look different can wear embroidered ghaghra choli with a half saree draped around. Different fabrics can be used for the ghagra choli- crepe and georgettes with mirror and patchwork or embroidery using Swarovski crystals. Fashion designer Renu Dadlani, who specialises in chikan work, says, "Rich traditional chikan embroidery in coloured thread all over and an equally beautiful matching dupatta and contrast blouse is in."
This festive season cast the traditional in an offbeat role. Bajaj says, "Since men nowadays are more open to experiments, try kurtas and churidars in different fabrics like jacquards and khadi silk in unusual colours like burnt rust, ochre, olive, navy and gray." Dhotis in cotton and silk with simple work, zari or embroidery can be worn too.
Festive time means festive colours. Clothes, accessories, shoes - everything gets a shiny makeover. So this Diwali make sure you brighten up your wardrobe too!
- Shilpi Shukla
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