Summer
usually being hot, humid and sultry down south, calls for some special attention
to the kind of garb we wear. Selecting the right dress for the season is often
the difference between being comfortable, fresh & trendy and being a sweat
drenched, itchy bundle of cloth desperately trying to look chic!
When it comes to clothes, a general rule of Lesser the Better should be
kept in mind! If you're looking for a fabric that will be comfortable and
yet stylish, then hunt for lots of cottons, hand-woven, tussars, georgettes,
cotton with silks and light weight silks. Trendy and elegant, these fabrics
breathe well and are light weight; so you would feel a lot more comfortable.
Keeping with the current trends, its better to opt for bright colours
this summer. Pick up bright colours that compliment your complexion. Blues,
greens, pinks and mild yellow look good on most people.
Bold floral prints are in this season and it's all about scale. If you
have a lean physique, go in for smaller prints or clothes with a few large
prints. Watch out for light, tender dusty prints or heavy flora designs -
you don't want to be caught in one of them this summer!
Though geometrical designs are slowly fading, you could try polka dots.
The loud graphic print would look good both on sarees and frocks in simple
colour combinations like black polka dots on white, whine red on cream and
simple earthy colours like green on white, yellow on white and dark
chocolate brown on white. When combined with simple styling, they give you a
fresh, young lively look; just perfect for those evening parties and that
pool side bash you're looking forward to!
Summer's also an excuse to allure and entice, so if you've got that
svelte figure, then flaunt it! Be it gowns or blouses; go in for the
sleeveless, halter-neck, spaghetti top, low back kind. Besides being
glamorous and stylish, they will help avoid too much sweating.
So go ahead, add those soft, body hugging, feminine fabrics like
georgette, chiffon, net & satin brasso to your wardrobe this season and gear
up to face the heat in style!
Ms Vijayalakshmi Krishna
Aavaranaa