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Ladies, up your style quotient this monsoon season with some handy tips
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IN A SHOWER Dress in style
Muddy clothes, the plastered hair look and clingy clothes give the monsoons a bad name. Now that the south-westerlies are here, it's time to do quick wardrobe rethink and look with it this season. Here's a quick guide that will help you get fashion wise this season.
The first thing to do in the monsoons is to look at fabrics that suit the season. Fabrics that dry easily are a sensible choice. The thicker type of linen can be worn in this season,but if you are on the move most of the time, then remember, linen tends to crease easily and your damp or wet clothes will dry up to give horrible creases. New fabrics like Tencel that is similar to Lycra can be worn in the rainy season. They are quick to dry and offer a snug fit. As with any season that can be unpredictable— sometimes chilly, sometimes wet and sometimes hot and humid— layering works best. For example in western wear, wear a vest under a tee shirt and a jacket, so if you get wet or dirty, you can take off a layer and still be dressed. Ankle length skirts in Indian prints with kurtis will help you step over the puddles, as will cropped pants and capris. Capris can be worn with 3/4 sleeve shirts for a semi-formal/ casual look. Salwar kameez in crepes and drip-dry fabrics are good buys. Drip-dry salwar suits just need to be hung and they dry in a jiffy.
Umbrellas are the most popular choice but differently styled parapluies and raincoats are definitely not passé for the rain either. There are many trendy outerwear styles to choose from. Raincoats, jackets and trench coats in the latest styles are fashionable and practical.
If the transparent rain coats are a bit over the top for you, the rubber lined ones now come in trendy prints with an attached hood.
For a heavy-duty raincoat or a trench coat, buy yours from the army supplies store that is present near every army division or battalion.
These khaki and olive coloured coats will keep you warm, dry and the colours are very in too.
You've probably heard `keep it minimum' about a hundred thousand times, but didn't care to listen. Nothing drives home the point better than an ugly line of mascara streaking down your face or blotchy foundation with washed away compact powder.
Now that we've got your attention, we'll say again- `Keep it minimum.' Use waterproof and water resistant mascara and foundation.
For the day, wear a lip balm or a lip-gloss and at night, retain a dewy look with a coat of sheer gloss over your favourite colour.
No amount of styling will put your hair in place once its damp and frizzy. If you have straight hair, consider yourself blessed.
It's those with wavy or curly hair who have a season full of `bad hair days. Instead of trying to straighten your hair, enhance the waves and use a dab of hair serum or a mousse combed through wet hair.
Your hair will dry into its natural waves, but will look neater.
The gloomy weather does affect our moods, sobrighten up the picture and your environment with some bright, perky colours like reds, oranges, greens and blues. If you love your whites and insist on wearing them, make sure you layer well to prevent a `see-through' look. If possible, fold your pastels and put them in your cupboard till at least the season is through!
RENUKA VIJAY KUMAR
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