Let your blouse Do the talking!
A lot of times they tend to go overboard with the tulle and the bling which, again, is not the best move! In a sea of uniformity to stand out one must channel one's inner elegance, not the crowd. Less is more when it comes to festive dressing and this year the blouse is the star of the show.
For us Bengali belles the saree will always be the outfit of choice when it comes to looking our best. There's some kind of magic imbued in those six yards of fabric that brings out the diva in us! The saree has been since time immemorial a designer's dream; every color, every design imaginable has been used to enhance its beauty and grace. Generations of women have been drawn to its allure, arranging the gracious drapes into immaculate pleats on their shoulders and carrying it off with immense pride. But the blouse, which is an integral element of the ensemble, has always been overlooked.
It is the saree that has always been the star, the blouse a lesser entity. This age-old notion has been turned on its heels as for the past few years the blouse has been brought into limelight. Designers everywhere are having a newfound love affair with it, adorning it with embellishments and giving it the love it truly deserves. A heavily-embroidered saree is always an option but rarely a stellar one when it's clashing with chandelier earrings and over the top makeup! In order to give every aspect of your ensemble its rightful moment in the spotlight, a simple saree with an embellished blouse goes a long way.
This year, blouses of all manners are trending heavily. A short-sleeved, low-cut blouse that has dense embroidery and is Swarovski-encrusted will look glamorous with a chiffon or georgette saree. These blouses can take on any kind of embellishment- stonework, cutouts, patchwork, sequins, beads you name it! With this kind of adornment on the blouse one can easily skip jewelry around the neck and simply opt for ornate earrings to let the blouse sparkle. The long-sleeved blouse with high neck is still going strong. Densely embroidered, embellished with pearls and crystals, these blouses are very festive. Maharani necklines are very stylish, and look very elegant when paired with a solid colored saree. For blouses with low-cut backs strings with tassels look sexy and glamorous. There are a few rules that apply here; the saree must be solid-colored and simple. The fit of the blouse is paramount, especially for the low-cut, short-sleeved ones as you don't want the blouse you want to be the highlight of your outfit to be too tight or too loose! Lastly, your makeup and jewelry should be in sync with your outfit. Pick pieces that will complement your ensemble not clash with it. Armed with these ideas you are set to conquer the festive season this year where you'd be the belle of every ball in your beautiful blouses!
Photo: Sazzad Ibne Sayed
Model: Hridi and Indrani
Wardrobe: Red and Red Collections
Make-up: Farzana Shakil
Location: Bellagio
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