Monsoons call for happy colours and comfortable clothes! Dress appropriately, be it for 'work from home' or coffee dates in the colder weather- making your first impression right is important. While rains give much-needed respite, it is challenging to maintain a style statement while navigating floodwaters and heavy pours. Light colours can get spoiled easily, so pick the correct colours and outfits. This article will help you embrace the season stylishly, ensuring comfort and elegance.
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6 Essential Fashion Tips For Monsoons:
1. Choose clothes that wouldn't cling or become see-through when wet. Avoid white outfits as they stain easily and can affect your confidence. Long trousers or gowns are ideal for warmth and insect protection. Alternatively, shorts wouldn't keep you warm but prevent wet splashes and will stay dry in puddles.
2. It seems that layering is crucial during the monsoon's unpredictable weather. Lightweight, fitted clothing is ideal for pairing with t-shirts, and dresses for formal occasions, cardigans or shrugs are recommendable for rainy or windy environments. Choose lightweight garments to remain comfortable in case it becomes wet. This approach allows you to wear weather-appropriate changes without affecting your style.
3. Bright accessories will improve the outlook of a particular outfit. Have you thought about scarves, headbands, or umbrellas with bright hues? They add vibrancy and serve practical functions: scarves help in shielding the hair from the effects of rain and headbands help to keep the wet hair off the face. Choose umbrellas with firm handles and bright prints to be both unique and comfortable when you are walking in the rain.
4. Opt for shoes that will not get wet easily. It's preferable to choose shoes that are made of rubber or treated leather since they do not get damaged so much by the rain. Do not use products that have suede or fabrics that are damaged by water.
5. It’s advisable to do minimal makeup because you never know when you are going to be caught in the rain. Tinted moisturiser could be used as it gets absorbed into the skin, unlike foundation that sits on the skin’s surface. This will keep the makeup intact even when it's wet or windy.
6. Monsoon rain can affect your hair, so choose quick-drying hairstyles like ponytail, bun, or braid. These hairstyles do not let the hair fall on the face, eliminate frizz, and, most importantly, remain neat in humid weather.
(Anasuya Suji Anil is a student of NIFT)