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FEATURE
A MÉLANGE OF STYLES
THIS MONSOON
Bindu Gopal Rao talks about how to lend your wardrobe a monsoon makeover
because after all, a new season calls for a new way of dressing up too.
As the sun makes way for the rains, monsoon
becomes the perfect opportunity to wear bold
and cheerful colours and give the season a
stylish spin. Fashion-wise, rains are all about
adding a splash of colour—and excitement—to
your wardrobe.
NEW VISTAS
The colour theme of the season is bright, and
encompasses shades of red, burgundy, greens,
and blues. If your wardrobe consists of classic
colors such as beige, pastels, and white, then
consider layering or adding pops of colour to it.
Bold prints and chequers also make for great
workwear options. Dipti Tolani, Founder and
CEO, Salt Attire avers, “Our monsoon collection
mostly comprises dark prints, cotton knits, and
formal culottes that are perfect for the rains.
Instead of full-length pants, you can pick these
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culottes with their hem above the ankle, to keep
you off the water and puddles. A range of skirts
and dresses that you can pick from across our
collections, work excellently for the season. We
have also introduced lightweight fabrics—wispy
polyesters or cottons that are good picks for
monsoon since they dry easily. By design, all our
clothing is non-sheer and non-body-hugging,
which are two factors one must keep in mind
during this time of the year.” Designers from all
over the world are experimenting and introducing
items to suit the weather with fuss-free options
such as jumpsuits and coordinate sets in fabrics
such as cotton, linen and khadi, keeping it breezy
and comfortable. Chandan Gandhi, Designer
and Founder, The Maroon Suit says, “With the
advancement towards the monsoon months, it
has become imperative to invest in a wardrobe
that is in sync with the unpredictable weather