1. KAFTAN WITH A CUT
The kaftan is that rare sheer garment you can throw on before getting into shape. That makes it the classic holiday cover-up for a day by the pool or dinner by candlelight. However, fulllength kaftans have a tendency to look bulky because they usually come with massive sleeves that end at the wrists. At Delhi Fashion Week Spring Summer 2013, designer Gaurav Gupta presented a neat trick to resolve the snag — cut them halfway up the elbow, and you are left with an ultra-flattering silhouette.
2. HOLIDAY JACKET
The form-fitting jacket is a timeless piece of clothing that adds structure to your upper body, slims down the waist and lends the appearance of an hourglass figure. However, it's considered untouchable during summer. Rahul Mishra has changed the notion by contrasting the strength of a tailored jacket with fluid palazzo pants in khadi. "I played with bright colours and thread embroidery on the jacket, and used flowy palazzos to add a sense of dynamism and fragility," says the designer.
3. THE ANTI-SARI
Designer Arjun Saluja rewrote the unwritten rules governing the six-yard wonder with this 'anti-sari'. Stark white, stiff and pleated, with zero accessories, a high Nehru collar and folded sleeves, it gave an Oriental androgynous spin to the classically feminine sari. Says Saluja, "The pleats resemble Japanese hakama pants used by martial arts warriors." To pull off such a look, he suggests wearing one strong colour and doing away with accessories. He explains, "The point is to keep it stark and minimal."
4. PRINTED BALLGOWNS
The fishtail (or mermaid) gown is the go-to choice for celebrities who want to show off their curves on the red carpet. Angular women wear it to give the illusion of a small waist and full hips. It's usually worn strapless and in one gorgeous colour. So, take a leaf out of Khushi Z's Summer 2013 line and find yourself a printed fishtail gown in a technicolour palette. You'll stand out in a sea of gowns at the next soiree. Not only will the bright colours give it a pop art feel, you'll also be in line with the mixed print trend.
5. BABYDOLL ANARKALI
Designer trio Ashish, Viral and Vikrant have a knack for playing around with classic silhouettes and creating something contemporary, like this babydoll dress fashioned from the traditional anarkali. Says Ashish Parikh, "You don't even need to hunt for designer wear. Just ask your trusted tailor to keep the anarkali's length really short and flare really wide. A sheer overlay will make your dress flirtier. Use happy colours like salmon pink and peach.
6. LEHENGA DRESS
The lehenga is another traditional Indian outfit that you can turn into a bohemian day dress with a few alterations. Instead of wearing the lehenga and choli separately, combine the two separates in the same shade, and you have a maxi dress. Wrap the otherwise cumbersome dupatta as a scurban around your head — a hybrid of a scarf and a turban that rocked the ramps of New York and Paris fashion weeks. But ensure the lehenga's colours are light and fabric isn't too luxurious.
7. PEPLUM PANTSUIT
The pantsuit is the classic symbol of power dressing in corporate circles. Designer Ashish N Soni has modified it into a casual and sexy one-piece in his latest line. To do this, pick a sleeveless pantsuit in an unusual colour that pops in a fabric that has a subtle sheen. Keep the pants highwaisted and shorter, just enough to show your ankles. A small frill at the meeting point of the pants and top gives it a peplum effect. The daring can experiment with a cut-out front.
8. DESI THREE-PIECE
It sounds like reverse logic, but layering a salwar kameez could reduce the fuss and bulkiness of the ensemble. Designer Pratima Pandey demonstrates how it's done. "For a breezy, casual day outfit, wear a longish anarkali in a floral print and cotton fabric over plain churidar pyjamas. Pull on a sleeveless, lightly embellished silk chanderi kurta in a muted shade. Wrap a stole or a narrow dupatta around your neck," says Pandey. Remember to keep every element of the layered ensemble simple.
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