Make the most of ethnic fashion with Mughal and geometric prints

Don’t let your ethnic dressing sit in the wardrobe just because it’s pouring outside. Experts suggest exciting mixing and matching options for making the perfect sartorial statement. Buy yourself an umbrella skirt in Mughal prints, peplum tops in hues of kale green or stone grey, and work it up with statement ethnic jewellery pieces.

Geometric prints: If you are completely over frills and fancies, geometric prints are for you. They work out very well in a number of contrasts and do not look jarring or forced together. Stick to a neutral base.

Solids: Prints may come and go, but solids are here to stay. Solids have come a long way from being regarded as strict and stoic. A great colour combination can easily overshadow prints and embroidery. Remember that the mantra is minimalism with solids. So, work this look with a statement jewellery piece, and you are good to go. Crepe material: It is that time of the year when you need to be comfortable, efficient and stylish. With the rains dripping you wet, we need something that works best in such situations. Crepe is exactly what you have been looking for. It is light and will dry up effortlessly in case you get drenched. Silk and golden work:

Move over sequins and embellishments and go old school style with intricate gold and silk work. The wonderful part about such work is that it can work on absolutely anything, from saris to kurtis and even Indo-western fusion wear. Mughal-inspired prints:

These have been a rage since a while. These prints usually have an exciting overlay of floral work and geometry. They are eternally classy, and one can never go wrong with them. This season, this print will be seen with a British touch. Hues of pastels like blush pink and hazelnut beige will be teaming up with flowy silhouettes. Take textures into

consideration: We cannot skip shiny fabrics like tussar and Banarasi with a combination of grained textiles like georgette, organza and habotai silk.

PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK If you are completely over frills and fancies, geometric prints are for you