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Gathering a storm
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The Anarkali kurta that had gone into hibernation is haute now thanks to Saawariya
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Reel style Anarkali kurtas in Saawariya make the cut
Fashion and film are best buddies and the time gap between screen and street is not all that great. Rani Mukherjee’s unique collared kurta in “Bunty aur Babli” was indeed impressive and the trend thrived for a good deal of time. Mor
e recently “Laaga Chunari Mein Daag” popularised patiala salwars. In spite of “Saawariya” not doing too well at the box office, the Anarkali-style kurta is back with a bang.
“After years of hibernation, the Anarkali suit has returned, this time in a more fashionable and appealing avatar,” says Anuja Shekar, a sales executive at a clothing store . “Suited for both casual wear as well as for formal occasions, this stunning outfit is truly an attention grabber,” comments fashion technology student, Laila Panjwani. She points out that the Anarkali kurta first returned on the small screen and was later used in some of the movies that followed.
Coupled with a perfect fitted churidhaar, the kurta is flared just below the chest and slightly longer than knee length. According to fashion designer, Ameetha Mathew: “The Anarkali suit is best for people with a slim frame and for those who are tall. She adds, “However, it does not always look bad on those who aren’t blessed with a good height.”
While many people hanker about exactly matching outfits, the Anarkali kurta looks even better when the kalis (or the pleats) are in a contrasting colour. “Stylized deep necks and triangle cuts are very popular,” says dance trainer, Shilpa Kumar Dass. Sleeveless kurtas are very conventional.
It is the Magyar sleeves as well as those that have some patch work on them that look absolutely ravishing.
“The materials that are appropriate for Anarkali kurtasare silk and georgette. Jute kali kurtas are suitable for semi-formal occasions,” advices fashion designing student, Karuna Rampal.
Informs Ameetha: “The unique and best aspect of the kali kurta is the fact that it covers body flaws. This allows almost anyone to wear such a garment at least once if not more often than that!”
Colour coded
Kali kurtas in any colour look pulsating. However, the deep crimsons, chocolate browns and vivacious black look best say stylists.
So are youngsters who pay close attention to the dressing details of our actors actually influenced by their style? “To an extent we are,” admits 19- year- old Shruthi B. Even fashion experts say that the movies impact the masses’ fashion sense in a big way. The verdict has been declared so don’t stop yourself from procuring this attire while it is still in fashion because as far as the judgment is concerned, Sonam’s Anarkali appearance is obviously the clear winner!
NEETI SARKAR
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