Outfit Of The Day (OOTD)

Hello beautiful!
Girls, you absolutely need to make room for this look in your wardrobe! It’s a total favorite of mine.
Today I wanted to share with you one of my current favorite outfits I’ve been wearing on repeat.

Don’t you get tired of listening to this question in your head every single day and not having an easy and quick answer?

What do I wear!? But, seriously, what am I supposed to wear today? I have no clothes; I’m tired of wearing the same things, I wish I was more stylish, etc etc etc….

It’s not that you’re not capable of solving the “problem” in a genius way by yourself, it’s about how annoying it is hoping to open a wardrobe that has more exciting pieces to wear and always finding the same clothes that don’t inspire you.

Before selecting your outfit for the day, take a quick glance at the weather forecast. Don’t let your choice of clothing go to waste if it’s going to rain outside. Adjust your attire accordingly: layer up for cooler days and opt for lighter spring or summer clothing when the sun is shining bright.

Dress appropriately for the occasion, whether it’s dressing for a casual hangout, a professional setting, or capturing the perfect Instagram moment. Once you’ve decided, choose an outfit of the day that fits the bill, whether it’s a suave look for a date or a sharp ensemble for the office.

Indian Wear

• Cotton Kurta

Whether you have teenage, office women or house cotton kurta is a must have in your wardrobe. It would be best comfortable outfit of the day as my personal opinion. It can be a sturdy khaadi cotton, an elegant cotton silk. It could be plain or printed – think florals or stripes.  While each fabric and style will cater to a different occasion, something simple and elegant will be most versatile.  As for versatility, it can be paired with a variety of bottoms and dupattas. You’d never have to style it the same way twice.

• Silk Dupatta

A nice silk dupatta can be paired with a plain Kurti and immediately raise the level of the outfit by a few notches. They are easiest to pair with plain kurtas because that brings out the elegance in the best manner. I have however, also paired them with subtle self printed kurtis with great results. I mostly use them to dress up the outfit.  Often, when I have needed to go to an event after work, I wear the plain kurti the whole day. Out comes the dupatta, nicer shoes and fresh makeup in the evening and am ready for the evening.

• Salwar Kameez

Salwar kameez is a much more comfortable outfit and much easier to carry too.  With the anarkalis, the gowns and the layered kameezes, cigarette pants, patiala salwars and palazzos you have the market full of shapes and silhouetts to choose from.

Western Wear

• Trouser jeans

Trouser jeans are a personal favourite. Using accessories and shoes alone, it is possible to take the trouser jean from one avatar to another. I specifically call out trouser jeans because of their versatility. Others like skinny jeans, boyfriend jeans, flared, boot-cut or even distressed ones are meant for specific looks and won’t work in every situation. A trouser jeans though can be combined with a fancy blouse and blazer for a semi-official event or teamed up with a plain tee and sneakers for a casual picnic.

• Shrugs and jackets

If you guys have been fans of What Not To Wear, then you know about completer pieces. Shrugs and jackets are my completer pieces. For the Indian weather, I prefer lighter fabrics and the more flowy shrugs. However, I can not resist the charm of a structured jacket. It ups the ante on the outfit immediately, smartening up even a simple jeans and tee.

• Mid length skirt:

I find mid length skirts to be most versatile and flattering on all body shapes. A plain skirt can be paired with a variety of tops to suit many occasions. If you pair it with a tee, it is casual; with a short Kurti and dupatta, it gets  with an ethnic twist. If you add a crisp blouse, it becomes formal or semi formal. Skirts are a blessing in the hot humid Indian weather and a must have for summers.

So this was my list people. What do you think about it? What according to you are the must haves in an Indian Women’s outfit of the day?