Rock the party with these fashion tips

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Style it up
Fashion designer Bhumika Shodhan says, “This season, short dresses with frills and short, fitted skirts with loose blouses are in. The silhouettes will not be too sleek, instead it will have volume. Controlled embellishments will be seen. Long skirts with loose blouses will be a hit.” Fashion designer Barsha Dutta agrees, “Sequin work will be minimal this time, as it’s about being simple, yet elegant. For youngsters, short dresses with frills, spaghetti straps, halters and sleeveless will rule. Bolero and jackets are also seen. Long cocktail dresses will be picked up by middle-age groups. Some will be seen flaunting leggings with short skirt.” Dutta observes that scarves and stoles are back with a bang. “This is the season to wear short and skimpy clothes. There will be a lot of short dresses. A lit bit of sequin work will be there, but no embroidery at all,” Dutta adds.

“Tight fitted dresses and loose tunics will be preferred,” says fashion designer Bobby Grover. However, fashion designer Mandira Wirk predicts that the draped Grecian dresses will continue to dominate. Designers say that this season is also about controlled volume. “Quirky capes, cropped funky capes will provide an alternative to sharp tailored jackets, while long leather coats can be worn over sleek shift dresses,” they say.

Full of yards
Designers say that one can choose from a variety of fabrics. “Chiffon, georgette, silk, suede, leathe, there are a variety of fabrics from which you can choose the best,” they say. “Bold prints like modern art in flowy fabrics will be seen this season,” says Bhumika. Adds Barsha, “A mix of georgette, satin, silk and crepe will be seen and prints will be the hot favourite. But we are not talking animal prints.” “Velvet prints will be the new pick this season,” says Mandira and adds that tweed fabrics will find themselves reinvented in sexy silhouettes like the shift dresses with unconventional cuts.

Cool hot colours
Pink and red will rule. Metallic shades will be a new refreshment. According to Bhumika, the new colours will be acid yellow and citrus orange. Mandira predicts the use of metallic colours as opposed to an overdose of loud colours and heavily sequinned textures. “Choose from plum berry, rococo red, fusion coral, teal blue to a combination of fuchsia and soft pink,” she says. Barsha recommends, “Electric blue, bright green, burgundy, purple and black are the best picks.” However, while you get your style quotient right, don’t forget to carry a jacket or pullover along with your micro mini outfit this season.
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