Wardrobe Essentials for an Indian Girl

Wardrobe Essentials for an Indian Girl
Every Girl who wants to looks smart and appropriately dressed at all times needs to build up a capsule wardrobe of essentials. These must haves are mostly classicsand can be tweaked to suit your every mood and occasion with just a little effort.

These days with fitness and grooming taking the forefront, even people in their 20’s and 30’s do not shy away from pursuing some teen trends as they feel that they can carry it off well. So whether you are a teen or an adult here are some wardrobe essentials that will help you look appropriately dressed for every occasion.

 

Casual Day wear: Jeans are definitely your best friends and add to them a multitude of T shirts and tops and you have a whole wardrobe. Pairing sleek kurtas with straight cut trousers are very in now. Then there is the inescapable kurta-legging trend. Leggings in black, white, beige, marron and navy will see you through all your moods.

Formal Wear: As a teen, one would have very few formal occasions, the most being a college admission. But as you grow up, it is pertinent that you own atleast 2 sets of formal attire in your wardrobe. A black trouser and a white shirt are essentials and it can be topped up with pencil skirts, blazers, formal dresses and shirts as the need increases. Accessorize with stud earrings or add a scarf for panache. Pumps and kitten heels are your best shoe choices, while a simple leather bag will see you through all eventualities.

Party Wear: For Casual parties, you can pair your jeans with a nice dressy top in silk or viscose. Even a simple black or white tee can be dressed up using chain necklaces with are so much in trend now. Pair it up with some nice shoes – cute ballerinas or sensual stilettos to rock your look.

For more upscale dos, a little black dress will be of great help. Accessoriaze it with funky gold/silver chain and cuffs or add a dash of bold color like red, violet or turquoise with the help of a belt, shoes, bags or even makeup. Younger girls can sport a printed dress or a skirt and blouse combo for a more sophisticated feel.

For Festivals and Religious ceremonies: If you are too young to wear a saree, stocking up a good half saree or Ghaghra choli is a must. A salwar kameez in Brocadeis great for occasion based parties. For those above 20 a silk or silk cotton saree in bold colours like red, green and blue with a matt gold border is a must have. A black or navy chiffon/crepe saree which lends itself to both formal and cocktail event is a great addition. Your must have Indian accessories include Jhumkas which are very versatile, a gold chain, a stone based polki neckpiece and a good set of bangles or bold cuffs.

 

Other Accessories: Whether it is to carry books to class or a laptop to work a rectangular printed tote will do lots for your style. Add to this a mid sized day bad and a small box bag for the evenings. Metallic sandals for festive occasions, black pumps for formal dos and ballerinas and sneakers for casual wear are other must haves for a put together look.