Right on Top!

Natasha Kelkar,an MBA student,has an entirely new wardrobe of Indian wear. “My sister is getting married plus it’s Diwali. That’s why I had to get new clothes stitched,” she says. And among those gorgeous,bright designs sitting pretty in her cupboard are a couple of cholis . She smiles,“ Cholis are meant for a knockout Indian look. Mine are stringy at the back and they are slightly longer than the usual. The combination of different brocades and patterns adds this whole zing to the saree.” More gives a thumbs-up to the longer length of her blouses. She adds,“Apart from longer blouses,women are even choosing to wear jackets with their sarees. It’s a contemporary look that’s really catching on.”

While the front zipper still remains the hottest blouse trend,it is closely followed by the racer back blouses. More explains,“It’s like a vest – a deep in-cut at the back. It fits like a t-shirt and is getting quite popular.” Designer Moushmi Sanas loves the detailing on these blouses. “The use of Swarovski crystals and other stones accentuates the whole look. Even tie-ups and tassles work well for the back of the blouses and cholis ,” she says. A sexy back is a definite yes,but so is a defined front. Sanas adds,“The princess cut in the front is very comfortable.” Also,another detail that can make heads turn and women eye the design with envy is the sheer,long sleeve of the blouse. “Any sheer fabric on the sleeves adds a beautiful aura to the look. Net is a great option,” she suggests. Well,wait no longer. If you haven’t already fallen in line with these trends,it’s time you get your festive act together and splurge on these must-have cholis.