There are some trends that make the best of us go, huh? Sometimes differing climates make following a particular style impossible. (Oh those gorge over-the-knee boots that you’d be mad to wear in Mumbai even in the dead of winter) At other times, they’re a little difficult to pull off. (Remember those sheer blouses that were everywhere a few seasons ago. Tank tops at the ready, people) And occasionally, they make no sense at all. (Those clutch bags the size of laptops, we’re looking at you. Who needs the kitchen sink on a night out?) This Spring/Summer has fortunately veered on the side of wearability. But there are those odd tricky ones. How to tackle them? Never fear, MumbaiGirl is here with your handy guide to those impossible trends.
Denim: Yes, there’s really nothing impossible about the easiest item of clothing to wear - unless you’re not talking about jeans. Denim has moved on from bottoms this season. It’s now the go-to material for blouses and dresses. Nope, it does not care that we’re sweltering under heatwave conditions here. It’s gracing every mannequin and stacking itself high on store shelves. If you want to get down with it - and of course you do - remember these rules.
One - Touch before you buy. The denim top or dress you pick up should be a denim/cotton or denim/linen mix aka a lightweight denim. Zara appear to be the best for this. The other brands have a heavier fabric and some have used stretch denim (lighter yes, but denim sticking to you is not what you want in our summers). Avoid these like the plague. I have seen a few really nice things on the Forever 21 website, but they don’t seem to have made it to the stores yet. So I can’t really tell whether they’re a light fabric.
Two - Think loose. Oversize and baggy is your best bet in our summer temperatures. Like this Zara dress.
Or this top, also Zara.
Make sure the sleeves are loose as well. A crop top with this season’s sleeves is probably the best denim item to purchase.
Three - Ask yourself, will I really wear this? If you’re planning on spending a lot of your summer in Goa, the answer is No. If you’re spending your summer in Inverness, buy out the denim section of the store. If you really want to get in on the trend without melting away like the Wicked Witch of the West, go to Aldo. They have some amazing denim flats and an adorable denim bag.
Oversized Hoodies: Impossible in India for the very same reasons as the Denim Trend; it’s too fricking hot! Yet with everyone and their fave YouTuber rocking the hoodie as a dress, what’s a fashion lover to do? Head to H&M is my advice. They have a few hoodies that aren’t designed to keep you so warm. I do love this one.
Who doesn’t love something that says ‘Princess’. But it’s thick and it’s got long sleeves. If you’re flying to Australia (it’s winter there now), go for it. Otherwise give it a miss.
This nude one is more India-friendly.
It’s long enough and thick enough that you wouldn’t need to wear anything underneath. (I mean by way of petticoats or shorts. Heatwave or no heatwave, I’d always advise knickers!) It is however definitely meant for those days when you’re hanging out in a mall or watching a movie. It requires an air-conditioner.
The lovely people at Vero Moda do seem to understand our weather. No, really. Look at this oversized hoodie they have come out with!
It’s a jersey fabric - aka T-shirt material - so very wearable. It comes with high side slits. It was made for lightweight shorts. And in the Slogan Trend, it even has something written on the back. Oh, and it’s pastel - oh so trendy right now. As an added bonus, it’s Rs 1499. Full marks, Vero Moda.
Red & Pink: They were the Romeo and Juliet of colours. Destined to be separated forever thanks to the laws of good taste. This season however is fond of doomed romances. It’s turned the combo of red and pink into a fashionista’s must-have. How do you wear this without looking like you’ve just run away from the circus? You choose your colours carefully. If you’re feeling like taking the easy way out, buy one of the red and pink printed tops that adorn most store racks and wear it with something in denim. If you’re cowardly, match a red lip to pink nails or vice versa. If you’re determined to take the plunge, keep one colour bold and the other muted. These pale pink shorts from H&M can easily be paired with a sharp red blouse or top.
This Tommy one is super cute, and it's slightly cropped. Perfect for our weather!
Alternatively, let your red be subdued - like this Aeropostale tee which you can then match to a shocking pink bottom.
The good thing about this trend is that there are a thousand ways to wear it. You can wear a red dress with pale pink flats, a red bag with a pink blouse or mix and match your accessories in varying shades of red and pink. Remember though when you’re taking the plunge, this is a trend that makes everyone around you sit up and take notice. Do not wear it when you’re sneaking in late to work, or attempting to sneak out the door unnoticed, or (and don’t quote me on this) sneaking around behind someone’s back. In short, this is not a trend for sneaks. If you want to keep a low profile, you’re better off adopting the oversized hoodie trend.
I hope these tips help you to get to grips with some of the more ‘out there’ trends of the season. Don’t forget to check in on Thursday. If you’d like to follow me across other forms of social media, the deets are down below. Till next time!
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