When traditional patterns meet contemporary styles, what comes out is a fashion statement that brings out your uniqueness. It looks much better than an out and out traditional or a completely modern attire. The trend of fusing the western with the Indian or giving a new twist to traditional wear is catching up fast. All you require is hands-on creativity, a little sense of aesthetic and fashion, and a few conventional Indian outfits (which we are sure you have in plenty!), and you are set to go. Read further to know how you can transform your Indian wear into something super trendy and stylish.
Sarees are timeless. But you will be surprised to know what all you can do with your favourite saree (or your mom’s old saree that she hardly wears anymore) that you no longer wish to wear the conventional way! You can go to your regular neighbourhood tailor to have a lovely kurta stitched out of it.
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If you wish to experiment a bit more, then you can even get a maxi dress or a short dress stitched out of it, and be ready to be a trend-setter. A stiff raw silk, Kota or Chanderi would look lovely, creating a fantastic fusion.
You need not be a trained fashion designer to tweak your old outfits! You can easily give a brand new style to your anarkali by playing with the kalis (vertical panels). You can sew-on a contrast coloured fabric on alternate kalis, or pair the anarkali or kurta with palazzo pants.
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Even while buying kurtas, you can choose unsual cuts or patterns, so you can pair them with straight fit pants or palazzos to give a new look. While choosing fabrics for your kurtas or anarkalis, you can choose Kota silk or raw silk, rather than choosing the regular cottons or georgettes.
We are sure you have stacks of old, traditional wear that are either out of fashion or have been worn too many times to be repeated. What you can do is give them a fresh appeal by matching them with other pieces of outfits to make unique combinations.
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For instance, you can pair a heavy brocade kurti with a pair of skinny jeans, or wear an angrakha with straight fit pants or leggings, or even wear a short kurti with leggings.
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Yes, you read that right! If you have old dupattas lying around, and you are wondering what to do with them, simply get tops or kurtas stitched out of them! Or, get some mirrors sewed on your plain dupattas, or add tassles.
You can even get a heavily embellished border stitched on a plain dupatta to give it a rich look. Thick dupattas can be transformed by getting them stitched into jackets or skirts too! The options are endless.
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There you have it! Looking like a fashion diva isn’t that difficult, now is it? Especially with these easy tips to revamp your worn-to-death Indian wear, and create some magic instantly.
