NOVEMBER 2014
Khaas Baat : A Publication for Indian Americans in Florida

Fashion

Saris become fashion of choice for fall and winter wear

Kiran Bahl

By KIRAN BAHL

With Diwali and Eid over with (it’s so sad to see these days pass us by so quickly, isn’t it?), it’s time to enjoy the festivities of our America, too! So Happy Thanksgiving, it’s the American holiday season. Let’s enjoy it with as much zeal as we did the desi season. We’re truly lucky to get to enjoy two sets of holidays.

Let’s first give thanks and appreciate the fine fall/winter collections presented to us this past month. Saris are back full flare. Chiffons and silks are ruling, with intricate foil and embroidery patterns, leaving no room for more generic-looking georgettes.

Women, platform heels and wedges are so in style right now, do not mess up the look with flats or chappals – please! Saris in solid shades are prominent now, with pastels leading the pack. Pale yellows, sea greens, and baby pinks are demanded, even for formal night events. Foil or muted work on these saris create an even more dramatic, contrasting feel. Your sari and you will shine and sparkle all night! Blouses should be custom-to-fit, and not long-sleeved. The stuffy heavy-work-on-sleeve look is fading, finally. Opt for short-sleeved or sleeveless styles, including halter tops, strappy and strapless tops. I must warn you, though, the one-shoulder look is temporarily out. Keep it simple; it’s enough to sparkle.

Leave the trousers and salwars for simple home gatherings. Even fancy dinner parties at a friend’s house require a casual print sari this season. For poojas and super-easy occasions, however, opt for churidaars/salwar kameezes with slight embroidery and gold/silver patterns or beadwork. It’s all about the heels this time around. Take off the stilettos as soon as you get to the party, but wear them for your grand entrance. Kitten heels are having a brief moment, but again, flats are a no-go.

Jewelry is fun this time around. The jewelry set is making a comeback, full with earrings, necklace and even tikka for extra pizazz. Fancier mata pattis (chained, wrapped tikkas) and jhumars (large, side hair jewels) are desired, too. Heavier, fuller bangle sets on both hands, ring bracelet combos, larger bindis and vintage anklets are raging on runways. Women are meant to be adorned – let’s show it all off!

We women, however, aren’t quite the delicate species we are without the support of a man’s man. So, men, we always think of dressing you up as good as we look. Fancy up a kurta pajama with a dupatta for home crowds. For more formal gatherings, opt for a deep-colored sherwani to contrast with the ladies’ feminine and light shades. Leave the neutral and light-hued sherwanis for the grooms of this season!

Thanks to everyone who read our article last month and who emailed us with their fashion questions and concerns. Follow the trend and email us at kiran@grostyles.com and we’ll answer all your fashion dilemmas.

Enjoy the holidays, spend time with your closest and loved ones, and always remember to gro with style!

Kiran Bahl of Gro Styles, “An Indian Boutique” in Tampa, Orlando and Sunrise, can be reached at (813) 843-9040, e-mail kiran@grostyles.com or visit www.facebook.com/grostyles

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