APRIL 2020
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DRESSING DOWN IN ERA OF SOCIAL DISTANCING!

Kiran Bahl

By KIRAN BAHL

Okay, so nobody saw this coming. COVID-19 has hit us all in some ways or another – and it is hitting hard. Globally, we are seemingly united, but internally, each of us has had that random five seconds of anxiety of just about everything. Our safety, our parents, our children, their schooling (or lack thereof), our work/businesses (again, lacking) … all feels on pause really.

Then there is the matter of wearing your Indian outfits somewhere anywhere (haha). Here is our very own COVID-19 edition of how to dress up, look good and most importantly feel good in some ethnic wear when you’ve clearly just been dressing down around the house, quarantined and social distancing in only leggings, sweat and tees.

COFFEE CHAIS AND CHATS

There is one thing I’m admiring about girl squads lately. They intend on meeting no matter what the scenario, even this. We are almost locked-down to our houses avoiding any extra contact with anyone and everyone. But girls just wanna have fun!

From Zoom to Whatsapp and from iPhone to Facebook group chatting, girls are “meeting” all around the world, together. To make these coffee chai and chat windows more fun, how about a sari or bangles theme? Everyone has to wear a sari or full on bangles on each wrist. Make sure to screenshot the group window; it’s a “we-survived-COVID19-together” memento! Little details can make the largest impact, especially when cheering and holding each other up through these strange times!

WORKING/STUDYING FROM HOME

Seems like most of us are now working and schooling from home. But why are getting sloppier too? I promise ladies, throw on a cute cropped tee and long Indian skirt or a cotton palazzo suit (skip the dupatta in this case) and you’ll feel fresher, better! A subtle change can equal a big shift in mood!

FOR FRESH AIR

I have been observing families lately, being we’re all home more. Parents are taking their precious children and fur babies out for long walks, bike rides and hikes along trails. They mostly stop and chat with neighbors, some happily and some nervously. Then I stop looking because everyone begins to look like pajama zombies. Everyone is in leggings, sweats and tees, hiding somewhat under baseball caps and sun umbrellas.

When heading out for a casual stroll, throw on a cotton Indian dress/long kurti with pants or even a casual lengha bottom with tank top. Love your athleisure too much? Jewel up your look with sparkly earrings or a kada that will have you shine a little more than you maybe feel!

Again, less can mean so much more, especially when unexpected. A good morning or hello note out of the blue from a friend can have you smiling all day long. Let’s thrive and not just survive through this, together. And, as always, remember to ‘gro with style’!

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

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