Scorching n' scalding summer days are here again to constantly give you that trapped-in-furnace feel! Compounding the misery is the task of choosing outfits that incorporate equal elements of fashion and comfort. Well, no sweat! Here are a few sizzling style options that spell both jaw-dropping fashion n' comfort!
To begin with, do invest extravagantly in sensuous tank/tube tops, rib-crunching bustiers, single-shouldered/off-shouldered/backless corsets, structured sleeveless tops, spaghetti and halter-neck tops. Hike up your glam quotient by opting for boot-cut hipster-jeans with sewn-in leather patches. You can even try donning these tops with multi-pocketed cargos. For this, opt for pastel-hued tops to temper down the over-all effect.
Gaucho pants, (calf-length dress with flared legs and fitted waist), which is currently doing flaming rounds among the glitterati, looks groovy too when teamed with one of the aforesaid tops. If you're a wizard at colour-coordination, you can even try donning these tops with cool culottes/cigarette pants. In case, you aren't adventurous, then simply go for perennially stylish denim pedal-pushers, paired with halter-neck/sleeveless tops.
What if you're the kind who loves to sizzle in some skin-showing silhouettes, but getting tanned in sweltering heat is what you dread? No sweat again! All you have to do is to wear a full-sleeved sheer cotton shirt above one of these sexy tops. Yes, you can whip off the shirt whenever not required. This works out great even for those who love bustier/halter tops, but aren't comfy exposing their skin.
Interestingly, these halters/noodle-strapped tops look simply splendid even on skirts too - be it the asymmetrical gypsy kind, or the structured versions. Just try them on A-line skirts that generally suit all body frames. You can even go in for tulip skirts to swagger to the tune of sensuality! Though strictly not a rule, still, if you choose a structured top, do opt for a voluminous bottom piece, and vice versa. You can weave your charm around with customizable wrap-around cotton skirts.
Remember use of cotton fabric extensively in these sultry months is the best bet, as one tends to perspire profusely all day round. And there’s lot of variety to choose from. Textured cottons, the ones with appliqué, block print, embroidery, chiken, swarovski, zardosi, works, apart from the ones that are crinkled, fused, crushed, creased, et al!
Enjoy as you straddle both worlds of style n' comfort this summer with one-piece cotton sundresses/sheath-dresses with a waist sash, which makes for stunningly accented feminine silhouette. You can even get funky with short cotton kurtas on fluid skirts that flare into ruffles. Pep up this apparel with a dainty belt, quirky bead accessories and dwarf-heeled shoes.
Finally, remember these noodle-strapped/halter/tank tops can also be sported with ornate lehengas/saris when you're decking out for gala social events.