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FASHIONFAS­H THE SMOOTH TOUCH

From velvet shortsrts and shift dresses,s, to formal jackets andnd sari blouses — thehe royal fabric can be used in more ways than one. Experts tell us how

- Ruchika Kher

Ensure thatt your velvet clothes are ironed well. Folds andan crimps make them lo look drab Avoid flashyfl colours. Velvet is a statement fabric on its own Avoid wearingw velvet in the daytime;daytime it is more suited for eveningeve­n wear Avoid an overdose of velvet. F For example, if you are optingopti for a velvet bandhgala, the pants should not be made of the same material. If your lehenga is velvet, then your blouse and dupatta should be made of another fabric Be careful with the cuts of your outfit when using velvet; it can go horribly wrong otherwise Typically, people stick to darker shades when wearing velvet. While it is a safe option, don’t be afraid of experiment­ing with lighter colours.

LVelvet shoes are a smart way to show off the material Velvet pencil skirts with slits look chic Opt for a velvet double-breasted jacket for a night out Velvet blouses with saris add a royal touch Heavily embellishe­d velvet lehengas are great for weddings Fine silk velvet kalidar jackets can be worn with Indian and western wear Velvet bandhgalas look sharp on men A short velvet dress in a muted shade amps up the glamour quotient A gown with velvet detailing gives an edge to an evening look

 ??  ?? A velvet lehenga designed by Reynu Taandon
A velvet lehenga designed by Reynu Taandon
 ??  ?? Designer Manish Malhotra used velvet blouses in his recent line
Designer Manish Malhotra used velvet blouses in his recent line
 ??  ?? Designer Tarun Tahiliani’s new line features embroidere­d velvet bandgalas for men A model in a Marika Deku velvet shift dress
Designer Tarun Tahiliani’s new line features embroidere­d velvet bandgalas for men A model in a Marika Deku velvet shift dress

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