Dressing to kill

WHEN it comes to packing accessories for a holiday, minimalism and a pop of colour are key, say experts.

Sreenivas Reddy, the principal designer at BlueStone.com, and Pallavi Foley, a jewellery designer, list a few ideas for the type of jewellery one can wear for adventurous treks, spontaneous trips and romantic getaways:

Lightweight jewellery: Minimalist pendants and earrings are essentials for any destination. Small teardrop earrings with semi-precious stones can be paired with any outfit to keep it simple and elegant.

Cuffs over bracelets: Choose cuffs over bracelets as they are easier to pack and less likely to tangle, fall off or snap. A cuff in a contemporary design makes for a fussfree statement. Team with khaki shorts and a T-shirt.

Colourful jewellery: Pieces with colourful gemstones such as tourmalines make versatile holiday essentials since they can be paired with almost anything. Jewellery pieces with aquamarines are a valuable addition, especially to your whites. Classic colourful stud earrings are a must-have for a sojourn to the hills.

Don’t go all chunky: Chunky jewellery is a burden to carry. Instead opt for a thin gold or platinum chain with an elegant pendant teamed with stacked rings. – IANS THE kind of dress can either make or break your look, so before opting for the right dress, it is important to understand your body type, say experts.

Bhavya Chawla, chief stylist at e-commerce site Voonik, and Smriti Khurana, head of design for online shopping portal Lurap, have listed guidelines to choose the right dresses for each body type:

Dresses for triangle or pear shaped bodies: With a wider lower body and a thinner upper body, pear-shaped women should select dresses that draw attention to their shoulders and the upper part of the body. A-line and empire line dresses work best for this body shape.

Keep in mind to stay away from bodycons or peplum dresses that draw attention towards your lower body. Also it would be smart to choose necklines like boat neck, halter or cowl that draw the focus towards your upper body.

Dresses for rectangle shaped bodies: With a smaller bust and little or no difference between bust, waist and hips, you just need to add the right amount of volume at all the right places. Ruffles near the neckline and voluminous bottoms are the way to go. Fit and flare or skater dresses would work best for your body structure.

Dresses for inverted triangle shaped bodies: Wide shoulders than the hips, heavier bustline and inverted triangle shaped women should select dresses that draw the attention away from their upper body. Flare the lower body is your key to dressing up and looking proportionate. Opt for dresses that have V-necklines and maybe sleeveless too. Then add the flare to your lower half by wearing a flared bottom dress or even a peplum dress, which will work well for you.

Dresses for round or apple shaped bodies: Women with bodies that are fuller around the tummy and have slightly narrower shoulders and bust, must opt for a non-clingy, flowing dress which draw the attention away from your upper body.

Dresses for hourglass shaped bodies: You are blessed with proportionate bust, waist and hips.

Anything and everything looks best on you. So flaunt your curves by wearing bodycons. – IANS