Eastward ho! If you think denims and jackets are your sole salvation point, you are just limiting your options. Score a few more fashion points as you go desi :-) and here's how..
Have you tried out short, fitted bandhgala sherwanis this winter? No, these are not the brazen pieces you see our Bollywood Khans/Kapoors don and break into pseudo-impromptu song and jig on a celluloid-shadi :-) - may I say, obnoxious? These are more Raghavendra Rathore – short, sharp, and no-nonsense! Solid colors, pin-stripes, button detailings, and yes, the length is of supreme importance - the hemline should be just around your knees or a little above (somewhere in between a western-style blazer and a full-length sherwani).
image courtesy - telegraph
White would look summery - besides black, you can go for grey, beige, pale olive, or for evenings, muted plum or rich brown.
image courtesy - indya.com
You can get your customized one from your local tailor shop (strict supervision highly recommended), but be extra-careful about choosing the right material, color, and most importantly, the cut - else, it'll look more like a stiff high-collared kurta.
image courtesy - dapperkid
I could not really take my eyes off this image. Its faded, mysterious backdrop reminds me of those moth-eaten frames - yellowish, crumbling, and belonging to another era. The covered head exudes a sense of impending doom; a sort of denial - denial of being acknowledged; or may be, a form of resistance - resistance of being labeled and stereotyped. I think, I will devote an entire post sometime later to this one single image :-)..Dark, intense, arresting, poignant, and powerful - this one, for me, creates a definite fashion moment!
Don't miss the gathered look of the folds on the trouser (although, the heavy boots look more military, rather world war I in my interpretation) - perfect to go with the kind of sherwani I am talking about!
Another cool cut for kurta is the punjabi style, the typical regional version of it. The upper part looks more like a shirt - more or less form-fitted - think mid-length, folded sleeves reaching your elbow, shoulder straps, and may be pockets on chest or other detailings. Here's the image I have on my mind right now..
image courtesy - google images
Sorry, fellas, I had to crop and re-size the image a bit, the lady on the left side was taking away all the attention from the point in focus - okay, now please shift your eyes a little to the right side of the frame, would you :-)) ? See, don't you find the cut interesting! Go for the right shade and material, and it's got great style potential!
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