10 Occasion Wear Trends You Need to Know this Summer
"Decking up for an occasion in this scorching heat can be wearing and might be almost last on the cards. But can we rea..."
Decking up for an occasion in this scorching heat can be wearing and might be almost last on the cards. But can we really run away from invitations and festivities for long? Living in a country where each day seems like a celebration, this hide and seek game is not going to work for long! My friend, you ought to face the reality and get your occasion wear in line before you get caught up in the eternal dilemma of choosing the right ensemble for the right occasion.
Summer 2019 is all about reviving the Awadh & Mughal glory, playing with the staple pastels, spreading the yapping yellow magic, donning the pride of Lucknow – Chikankari, keeping it sassy with chevrons and stripes & much more! Browse through the Top 10 Occasion Wear Trends, filter your beat and get your styling game on:
Traditional Gharchola Bandhani
A celebrated variant of Bandhani, Gharchola has been a legacy fabric originating from the Khambat region of Gujarat. Traditionally a part of Gujarati weddings, Gharchola sarees are given to the bride as she is all set to enter her new home i.e. Ghar and chola literally means her wedding attire.
This Gharchola Bandhani has become a rage in recent times! The wedding markets are flooded with Gharchola anarkali suits, dupattas and sarees. Easy to spot, these prints follow a set geometric check pattern finished with the traditional Bandhani work. Spot these in tones of red, green, pink, orange and not to miss the vibrant dual tones. Do not mistake to turn your back on these assuming only a bride can pull it off. You can easily pair a Gharchola dupatta with a plain anarkali suit or don a Gharchola saree and throw some kundan jewellery to complete the look. This evergreen craft is going to enrich your final look by tenfold.
The Awadhi Legacy: Ghararas & Shararas
A legacy attire worn by the people of Awadh, Uttar Pradesh, Ghararas and Shararas were ideally a routine affair of Awadhi women. The designers of 2019 abide by the famous phrase “Old is gold” and hence have left no stone unturned to revive & retain the beauty of this ensemble by experimenting with minimal variations in the silhouettes.