Tips to ramp up conventional ethnic outfits for women

 Finding a really good ethnic outfit that is truly out of the box is a rare find. What happens most of the time is with a little silhouette tweak here paired with pattern playing there, the same old sartorial is presented in a brand-new avatar. Not anymore. If mundane is not even the last thing you want for yourself, TheVishnu is your virtual place to be! 

Shopping not on your mind or already have countless ethnic maxi dresses rotting in the corner of your wardrobe? There is a solution for that too. Take hints from the below-stated tips and turn around the look of your old garbs with minimal effort: 

• Level up the accessories:

It is perceived that when it comes to women's ethnic wear, the accessories that go with it are either pretty limited or heavy on the pocket. To be honest, it is not true. If you are still sticking to the same old earrings, necklace, bracelet combo, it is time you elevate your styling game. 

Swap your regular accessories for something statement and extraordinary like ethnic stoles. Because who said accessories only mean jewelry? Even by draping the simplest of ethnic stoles, you can pull off a million-dollar look, like a boss! Just pair it with the right color and motif & watch the magic unveil.

• Experiment, experiment & experiment!

Just like yin and yang, ice cream and cone; ethnic tops are incomplete without a bottom. And ethnic maxi dresses? Without a dupatta. 

When you have important elements like these at your disposal, you might as well leverage them to transform your ethnic OOTD or OOTN. For instance – Let’s say you are big on matching ethnic tops with ethnic bottoms. To bring an instant makeover, next time you wear the top, instead of matching it, choose a contrast dupatta. 

Likewise, if you are someone who doesn’t break a sweat to splash a color riot; next time, try color coordinating. Say off white solid Angrakha kurta and pants? Already sounds dreamy, isn’t it? By experimenting, you can repeat yet flaunt every piece in your wardrobe without anyone noticing it. Win-win!

• Layer on layers:

When it comes to ethnic wear, layering is definitely not reserved only for winters. This is because, there are countless material and sartorial options out there especially with labels like TheVishnu where even ethnic summer layering is a breeze, quite literally! In fact, if you want to dazzle like the diva you are, or simply want to make the most out of your expensive and extravagant ethnic pieces, layering is key! 

And when weighed in reality it is one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to get an oh-so-glam look. If you are not into layering, even something as basic as ethnic stoles would suffice. But if layering is something that pleases your styling penchant you can unlock a world of endless looks. Depending on the occasion, you can choose your overlay. If styling is not your forte, you can always choose to buy a kalamkari dress online, preferably with layered mimic to yield maximum charm! 

Heirloom prints to try this festive season

Festive seasons are pretty taxing on women. Keeping the other responsibilities aside, what takes a big chunk of her time is thinking about what to wear, how to wear, and when to wear. If she goes too blingy, the outfit might not serve the purpose. But if she wears something too low-key, the attire might not look festive! Ask a woman and you will know the struggle of decking up is real. But not this time, not this season, because time-honored sartorial to the rescue!

Read on and take cues for your festive OOTD and OOTN:

• Sanganeri:

There is something about Sanganeri block print suits that captivate the heart of every woman in a blink. This is probably one of the reasons why it tops the list of must-try festive prints. Authentically made in Sanganer, Rajasthan, it is available in a variety of silhouettes ranging from sanganeri block print suits, kurtas, salwar kameez, Patialas, and more. When paired with basic oxidized accessories, a popping lipstick, and a dash of confidence, it is destined to make you stand out in a crowd!

• Bagru:

Bagru hand block print suits are nothing less than a nature’s miracle. Crafted using a mud-resist printing technique, bagru hand block print suits not only look good but feel good because of its low ecological impact. What truly distinguishes bagru hand block print suits from their peers is the earthy palate on which popping textures are then stamped. A mishmash of subtle yet statement colors make bagru block print suits a perfect ensemble for intimate occasions like Navratri. Now all you need is dainty accessories to finish the look.

• Indigo:

The indigenous beauty of an artisan-made indigo suit is irreplaceable. For that matter, even a basic indigo block print kurta can make you look like a showstopper for Diwali! If a straight cut indigo block print kurta seems too subtle for the juncture, swap it for a royal Anarkali and you are all sorted to rock the day with your glamorous appeal. Not forgetting - indigo being that perfect shade of blue makes a perfect evening as well as day festive wear. To amp up the already existing grace of an indigo block print kurta layer it with matching pants or dupatta, a boho clutch, and silver jewellery. 

• Hand Block:

Winter festive season usually passes like a breeze because there are countless sartorial styles, shades, fabrics at a woman’s disposal. Enter summers where scorching heat makes styling dreadful. If you live in a hot and humid area or somewhere like Mumbai where winters are not so chilly, hand block printed cotton suits entitle to be your best bet for the festive season. Appealing to the eye and soothing on the skin, hand block printed cotton suits will keep you looking and feel cool! And hand block printed cotton suits need not be confined to a salwar kameez; a kurta with palazzo or ethnic pants, a floor length kurta-dress, or even a kaftan promises to be an equally enthralling pick for summers!

This year, go light, go desi!

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Channelize your love for ethnic wear with printed suits

If there is something that rules every woman’s heart and wardrobe, it undoubtedly is a printed ethnic suit! But just like how anything carried out excessively suddenly starts to feel mundane, when a printed sartorial is sported daily and/or for special soirees, in no time, it can feel ordinary too.

To never let the charm of printed ethnic garbs die, the key is to mix and match everything, including - prints, accessorizing style, silhouettes & sartorial. Putting the latter points for another day, today let's dive into the diverse prints on a go-to style – ethnic suits!

If distinguishing between prints is nothing short of a nightmare for you, here is a quick guide and a little history for you to revel in printed awesomeness, almost literally! 

• Sanganeri Print Suits

Finding its name from Sanganer village in Rajasthan, this print is conceived in two forms – hand pressed by artisans & screen printed. Authentically made by the Chippa community, Sanganeri is a meticulous printing technique that looks as royal as the state it hails from. Though no two Sanganeri print suits look the same, the only thing common between them is sheer opulence! 

• Indigo Print Suits

Only true art lovers understand the value of even a basic indigo cotton kurta! If you ask why, let us tell you that designing an indigo cotton kurta is far more complicated than it looks. It is not your average, blue-colored kurta; it is the result of a painstaking dyeing, stitching, designing & finishing process! Though the color is naturally derived from Indigofera tinctoria, it usually retains washing. Thanks to the beautiful or should we say blue-ti-ful base of indigo print suits, even contrast colored print used on it pops out like a dream. 

• Bagru Print Suits

Who knew something as humble as a puddle of mud can create mesmerizing patterns and motifs? Meet Bagru print. Getting its name from Bagru – near Jaipur, Bagru print suits are a result of resist dyeing. Meaning a process where minimal water and maximum natural colors are used to create one of its kind designs on fabrics. In the case of Bagru, Harda is the mix that is applied on to the fabric for better permeation of the dyes. Unlike Indigo print suits, Bagru print suits come in countless hues. 

• Hand Block Printed Suits

There is irreplaceable beauty in all things made with hand. And the epitome of this statement is hand block printed suits! Patterns made using carved wooden blocks that are carefully pressed in a poetic sequence one after the other, watching the making of hand block printed suits is as captivating as sporting one! Just like bagru & indigo print suits, most dyes used for authentic hand block printed suits are natural too. 

The ethnic sartorial possibilities are limitless, especially if you are a print lover. As most of the above-stated prints are usually busy, keep accessorizing minimal and let the traditional motifs do the talking! Go on, experiment, and win the world with your printed grace! 

Source: https://thevishnudresses.business.blog/2021/09/14/channelize-your-love-for-ethnic-wear-with-printed-suits/