Monsoon Fashion 2024
Monsoon Mania is here!
Say hello to the gorgeous sky, the inviting smell of the earth and refreshing colours everywhere.
So join in in the monsoon celebration with style.
Here’s our quick guide to the hottest fashion trends of 2024. Its a great combination of comfort along with with oodles of pizzazz. Just perfect for the rainy season.
Colour chrome it, Embrace the Vibrancy!
” Give us those nice bright colors, Give us the greens”;- Paul Simon
These beautiful lyrics from the song Kodachrome is just what the colour therapist ordered to Keep the monsoon blues at bay.
Infuse your wardrobe with cheerful colours like bright yellows, cool pastels or colour pop neons. Choose floral or tropical printed dresses and shirts for a breezy feminine touch.
Don’t forget the desi girl inside you! You know you want some of those lovely paisley and bandhani prints too. What’s more fashionable than proudly flaunting your heritage right?
Prudent Monsoon Must haves
A colourful statement raincoat, is a sure shot head turner!
An umbrella of course. So why not make it bright and fun? It’s sure to cheer you up on a dreary day plus it adds an element of fun to your entire ensemble. Mine is a vivacious violet that never fails to make me smile. What’s yours?
Rain or Shine, Layering is key for all times
Monsoon weather is maniacal, when it comes to unpredictability. Be prepared for anything by layering like a pro. Lightweight, breathable fabrics like cotton and linen that are quick drying should be your go to options.
A chic waterproof jacket over a flowy kurta or a thick scarf or stole over a printed dress keeps you both comfortable and stylish.
Never get caught in a sudden downpour with thoughtful layering. It will keep you ever ready for the ever-changing temperatures.
Season Smart Dressing
Say bye bye to heavy fabrics and tight silhouettes. Choose shorter lengths or midi dresses made from breathable fabrics like cotton or linen.
Keep it trendy with flowy wrap dresses which are easy to adjust and breezy palazzos to put your best foot forward in both comfort and style.
A flowy silhouette with a chic belt screams fashion forward and truly stands out. Plus flowy silhouettes are easy to move around and quick drying.
Try a flowy anarkali for the desi girl in you with a chic belt and don't forget to thank us later.
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Work mode dressing can be navigated easily even in the humid weather with linen or cotton shirts or straight cut kurtas. Both can be paired with solid colour cigarette pants to complete the look and get you work game on in style.
Get your Functional Footwear on ladies
The rain should be no reason to keep your style quotient at bay.
Waterproof rain boots or shoes in a range of exciting colours and patterns are available to suit your style and outfits.
Accessories: Keep it Fun, Simple, Functional and Elegant Delicate, colourful, waterproof jewelery is the way to go. For a touch of elegance you could wear stainless steel or gold-plated jewellery.
Add a pop of colour to your look. Try waterproof material based colourful bangles, statement earrings, stoles, scarfs and even the bag you carry should be colourful and eye-catching.
Feeling whimsical? And why not? After all it’s the magical monsoon magic right? So colourful, floral or solid headbands with glitter or embellished clips is sure tomame you feel like a princess.
A stylish jute wide hat is sure to make people go ooh-la-la. It has a dual practical purpose too. It will protect you from the rain and will also keep you cool as jute is a natural breathable fibre.
Sustainability and Fashion will make for a better you and a better planet
Sustainability is the buzz word globally now. It should and now even extend to our fashion
choices. Go organic!
Look for brands or clothes that utilise cotton and linen in their collection
Choose your raincoats and footwear made from recycled materials or natural fibers like rubber.
For add ons like hats and bands choose natural fibres again like jute and straw to keep you naturally cool with a nod to nature.
Monsoon is a great time to opt for eco-friendly options and brands.Be mindful while selecting your wardrobe.
Stay stylish while you contribute positively to the environment as well.
Be Beautifully Fashion Forward
Makeup Tips
Monsoon is the time to go minimalistic. Avoid any heavy makeup so you look sweet, not sweaty in the humid weather.
Waterproof makeup is key, be it your eyeliner, lipstick or mascara. A statement lip color is what you will need to make you look trendy and lively.
Live it up this monsoon season with simple makeup and be fashion forward in rain or shine.
Body Care Tips
Moisturise, Moisturise and Moisturise and then some more. A good quality moisturiser with deep moisturising qualities is a good idea.
You could also go for nature’s best moisturiser , the aloe vera plant. Take a stem, cut it open and scrape off the liquid sticky part that’s your natural mosturiser. You can also add this liquid to your cool beverages.
Eating dry fruits like raisins and almonds which have natural hydrating properties for the body are also a good idea.
Make sure to soak them overnight and then consume it directly. It canbakso be added to some food or beverage.
Hair Care Tips
When it comes to hair care, monsoon is the time to go al naturel. So avoid heavy hair products and start to feel good about your natural hair.
Loosen up, in life and in your hair styles too. Avoid tight hairstyles and instead go for loose braids or buns. Deep conditioning on a weekly basis is a good idea if you have extremely frizzy hair. I mean you don’t want to look like Monica from the TV show Friends on her Barbados trip.
We want your hair nicely hydrated and manageable right? The Monsoon is a time to even go shower naturally in the rain with your natural hair and have a bit of fun with it!
So stay Comfortable, Practical and Stylish with us and enjoy every bit of the monsoon season!
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