KEEP IT LIGHT
Top 5 tips for the monsoon bride
1. Because it’s wet and humid, it is best to opt for lightweight fabrics like silks and avoid heavy embellishments. “Keep things interesting with simple but classic weaves like a Kanjeevaram and use the blouse for drama. Play it up with a short crop top or cape blouse instead of a typical fitted one for style and comfort,” says Priyanka Raja, owner of Kora and Kanishka’s.
2. Opting for an unconventional weave and fabric is not just practical because of the season but also a good “investment” because you are more likely to wear the sari again says Raja.
3. “Keep your make-up as light and as close to natural as possible and play on nude, gold and peach tones. Also, dress up your hair with bright seasonal flowers,” says make-up artist Malay Roy.
4. Play up with chandan. According to Roy, “It need not look old fashioned and boring. Instead use it with gold paint like metallic tattoos” .
5. Add a dash of colour to your accessories by using jewellery with meenakari work," suggests Anuattama Das, GM Marketing, PC Chandra Jewellers.