Recession Chic

Anupamaa Dayal:
Recession hardly means dressing down. What it does imply, instead, is to cut out whimsical shopping. Buy one item of clothing, but make sure it is of the best quality. Trans-seasonal dressing is going to be big in a way, since the ideal way to deal with the situation is to buy clothing which is not seasonal. Buy a dress which you can also wear in summer, but team it up with a polo neck sweater, leggings or skinny jeans, and accessories like a dressy shawl or stole. This way you8217;ll have a compact wardrobe, but you8217;ll still be dressed for the season. I am not particularly fond of classic styles of dressing, unless it8217;s pepped up with imaginative accents. For my autumn-winter collection, I have been careful to keep the silhouettes slim because you cannot go in for a layered look if any one item is bulky.

Varun Bahl:
Even though recession might not affect trousseau expenses, you can exercise moderation in your everyday wardrobe. Go for basic clothing, which you can team up with a lot of other accents. Bring back black. Invest in a lot of blacks, since it is one colour that can be worn in many different ways, for both casual and formal occasions. You can go in for bright accessories 8212; bright belts, colourful bags and shoes. These will lend warmth to the entire look.