Indian wear is
something not everyone feels comfortable in. Despite the amazing stone work,
embroidery and obvious glamour it brings
to the party, it can be a bit of a hassle to carry.
This is true especially in
case of younger girls who prefer the comfort of western wear. However, when it
comes to festivals and occasions, and your mom wants you to wear something
'traditional', fear not.
Instead of going all
out with that heavy lehenga or that saree which you can barely walk in, check
out some Indo-Western outfit ideas that will keep both, you and your mom,
happy.
- Try wearing a lightweight maxi skirt and a traditional brocade top to give the effect of a lehenga without compromising on comfort
- Skip the dupatta altogether if your outfit has enough glam
- Instead of carrying a dupatta, wear a trendy koti jacket instead
- Wear skinny ripped jeans with a short kurti and lots of bangles to channel your inner desi-but-not-totally diva
- Switch the usual salwars and churidars for dhoti pants, palazzos or cigarette pants for a unique ensemble
- While wearing dhoti pants, wear a well fitted medium length kurti and cute mojadis
- Add a structured jacket over cigarette pants for a sophisticated look
- Mix and match pieces from your existing wardrobe to create whole new outfits
- Look into contemporary saree draping styles like the dhoti saree or pant saree
- Go with your intuition on what looks good on you and rock it with confidence!
