Come rain and shine!
It’s time to add vibrancy to the dingy skies of grey and to the dreary summer repertoire. Your wardrobe needs a huge revamp in the monsoons and comfort and colour are the buzzwords. Bright flashes of colour to match the flashes in the sky, your rain gear has to go up a notch and here’s how.
Cut it short or fold your pants up a few notches a.k.a capris or culottes. Add to that sporty sleeveless tops or racer-backs in vibrant colours. Even with the rains, you don’t have to abandon your love for dresses, breezy kaftan-esque silhouettes or trapez-shaped dresses in vibrant prints. Flip-flops are your best bet for footwear for the summers. Get a bunch of them in neons and neutrals to keep it modish and chic.
Take a short
Let’s keep it short (and sweet) is the mantra for the monsoons. With all the splashing in order, it’s best to own a few versatile pairs of shorts that will help you sail through the puddles easily. Denim shorts are a staple but this time around, give it a makeover by pulling and poking for frayed threads and tassels. Work different hems into your repertoire of shorts to keep it interesting. A pair of white shorts are a must-own as they have universal appeal and be teamed with just about anything. If you have a sporty bent of mind, then you probably already own a few boasting of your favourite football team, right? Let’s cut the long story short now.
Get the look:
- Kaxiaa Red Shorts from Myntra (as displayed in the large pic above)
- Blue Washed Denim Shorts for Women (pic below)
Culottes, your best bet!
A must-have wardrobe essential during the 70s, the culottes have made a major comeback and how! Dressing up in rains can be a catchy business.The monsoons may not leave you with too many options in the sartorial domain, but there are a few styles that work best now. Cue the culotte.
Cut those cotton pants or denims a notch above the ankles or higher or simply fold them up a bit. If you’re contemplating them for work, wear with a long waistcoat, a work bag and brogues. For evening wear, make them dressy by teaming them with an off-shoulder top, accessories and dancing heels. They are best for treks and holidays up in the hills. Safari-style with a shirt and a scarf is on point when holidaying.
Get the look:
Flip n flop in the rain
Flip flops are God-sent during the monsoons whether it’s spatter about in puddles or simply a day out on the road. Pile up the flip flops on the shoe-rack in different colours and patterns. They’re super light weight, dry up instantly and what with the bright colours and pop shades they come in, they’re a joy to wear. Flip flops also look great with shorts, dresses and capris. Just please don’t wear them with formal trousers and a shirt because there is no excuse for that.
Get the look:
↑ Flip Flops by Benetton: Available on Jabong
Pink Grey Flip Flops from Crocs: Perfect for the Rainy Season
Sporty and snappy
Your best bets when it comes to tops in the rainy season are sporty sleeveless tops or racer-back tees. Wear in bright colours and vivid prints with shorts or capris for some monsoon chic. Comfort is vital during this season as well as functional and practical clothing. So pick up tops that can dry easily and will not stick to the body if caught unaware in a downpour. Stock up on these in a variety so as to keep things fun each day.
Get the look:
↑ Get the above look at Jabong: http://bit.ly/29ehuSD
Also Read: How to Cut a T-Shirt into a Racerback Tank Top (No Sew)
Dressed to be drenched
Stash the LBD or LWD (read little white dress) to the back of your wardrobe this monsoon for it’s time to bring the prints out. Opt for trapez-shaped one pieces in a nature inspired, green foliage or palm prints. These will bring colour to your ensemble and be contemplative of how our surroundings get in the monsoons—lush and green. If not that, then simply opt for lovely floral prints to wear to work—small florals for work and larger ones for off-work hours. Keep it simple with a pair of pumps in a neutral colour and a monsoon haute.
Get the look:
↑ Goodwill Impex Women’s A-line Multicolor Dress: Buy on Flipkart
♥ Must Read: Makeup Tips for the Monsoon
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