Designer Dresses

So you have a wardrobe that is full of old boring things and plus who wouldn’t like to own a designer wardrobe. You can surely do a lot to spruce up your wardrobe and make a new designer wardrobe, so that whenever you want to get dressed you have some great options right there.

De-clutter

Before you buy anything new, discard the old and useless. De-clutter your wardrobe. Get rid of things that smell of the cupboard. There will be a hundred things you don’t use anymore but like storing it. De-cluttering gives you a lot of space for new storage. De-cluttering will also introduce you things that you can put to use. So try it out.

Pick your pick

Now pick the things you really can’t do without and keep them back. Check how you can team up tees with jackets. You can create new three fourth with your old long denims. You can put some smart patches on your plain tees and shirts and create new ones that are a rage. You can also get some sequin and bead work on your tees and kurtis.

Accessorise with belts and bands. Team up dresses with bangles, bracelets and hair accessories. Throw a new duppatta over a plain shalwar kurti. Wear long beads on a plain kurta and give it a nice refreshing look. Try to line your eyes with an eyeliner, avoid the lipstick and create a classy look. Just some gloss on the lips to give you that refreshed look.

Look for Sales and discounts

Keep your eyes and ears open when it comes to sales. Sometimes you can get amazingly great designer wear at great discounts, so be on the lookout for one. However buying too much. Buy only what is really important. Avoid buy two and get three offers. You wouldn’t touch that extra stuff ever. Sometimes even designers have end of season sales which are a good opportunity to buy good stuff.

Accessories and Bags

Cut down on street wear and have a few branded classy stuff that become a part of you. A nice watch can really lift a plain white shirt too. So have less but exquisite stuff that always keep you confident and a surety that you are looking good. Coming from white shirt, always have a black and a white shirt in your wardrobe. Their charm never wears off.

Similarly, always have a piece of designer lingerie in your wardrobe, nothing lifts you self-confidence than being well dressed underneath. Although none is watching you know what you are wearing and that can help you carry yourself with grace and elegance.

So you want to get a designer outfit and have no time for it. Well, stop worrying and start running. On your toes to get that designer outfit done in a jiffy! Get ready to think like a designer now. Here’s help at hand that can lead you to turn an outfit like fairy god mother did for Cinderella.

Choose a design

You do not know what you are going to wear and need some suggestions badly? You have looked at the market and stores but find nothing suitable or nothing that matches your taste in fashion and design. Go online or pick up some dress catalogues. Some designer catalogues provide amazing designs that can be executed into beautiful designer wear quickly. So pick a handful from the category you want, western Indian or party wear etc. Now choose some designs you like.

Find a tailor

Find a tailor who can stitch it up for you. Make sure he is good at cutting. Now show him the designs and ask him what kind of material will be required to get them done? Also ask the time he will need. Let him or her know your level of urgency too. Make a list of things you need and head to buy them.

Pick the material

Pick the materials you require. Check two or three shops before you pick one. It usually so happens that you pick something and you find something better in the next shop. So do your research well before you pick one material. Pick all the laces, buttons and zipper etc that you need. Some designs may only look good in certain colours so if you have chosen a design in a certain colour try to stick to it or you may not be happy with the results in another colour.

Look for accessories

While your dress is getting done at the tailors waste no time. Look for accessories like jewelry, make-up, your hair do requirements, shoes and bags to go with the outfit. If you want a certain make-up and hair style to be done, find yourself a good make-up and hair stylist who can create the look you want. Share the dress colours and designs with him or her too, so he can give you his best.

Once your dress is done, do not forget to try it out. Any alterations can be made immediately. Try out everything, your jewelry, your hair do and your shoes. Check yourself and see if you want to make any changes. If you check your wardrobe you can be sure of finding some accessories lying in that you can use right now. So always check what you have before you jump to create something new, especially when you have less time. But who can beat the thrill of wearing something new.

If there is a wedding there are no two ways about all eyes being on the bride and bride groom. But beyond that a sibling too is very important. The bride’s sister is by her side and needs to be equally well-dressed to revel in the celebration and look close to the bride.

So how can a bride sister look special yet not overpower the bride. Look for a designer dress that suits her relation with the bride is not easy but definitely possible.

Look for contrast

Choosing an outfit in a contrasting colour can be a good idea. If the bride is dressing up in red and gold, her sister can choose a golden outfit. She can choose something with lesser frills and laces. Her dress can be chic and beautiful. So while she stands next to the bride she looks as beautiful without overpowering the bride.

Choosing Jewelry

Avoid decorating the bride’s sister in heavy jewelry. Let her wear things that are matching her outfit. A small necklace with mid-sized earrings and a bindiya on the forehead are good enough. You can give her a single bracelet or thick bangle and a watch in one hand. If you still want to add some glamour dress her with a small tiara.

Use Flowers

Use flowers in the hair. Whether you leave the hair loose or are doing some hair style let her wear some flowers. Nice fresh orchids, roses or jasmine, choose a flower that goes with the look. However avoid the tiara if you want to make her wear flowers.

Create a look in your Mind

Before you start buying things and putting them together, have a picture in your mind as to how you want the bride’s sister to look like. Put it on paper. This will give you a good view of what you are looking at. Make essential on this blueprint.

Keep the role in mind

While the bride would be standing and meeting people, the bride’s sister would be the one with a lot of movement, meeting, greeting, guiding and collecting gifts. She might even be seen running around. So it is better to give her an outfit that not only makes her stand out but something where moving around is easy. Therefore avoid layered dressing. Avoid outfits that are difficult to manage. Simplicity too has its own beauty.

If the family is wearing themes outfits then you may have to play by the rules. Follow the theme and yet create a unique style. E.g if the theme is mauve sarees for ladies and beige coats for men then let the bride’s sister wear a special shade of mauve saree which is draped in a unique style with a corset blouse in gold. Give her light kundan jewelry with orchids in her French bun. Give her a waist band. You can already imagine the look. You can mix more colours with the mauve and be very experimental with blouses too. Enjoy dressing up!

As soon as the wedding dates are fixed the bridegroom has a fair imagination of what he is going to wear and how he is going to look on his special day. Hunt for the designer dress begins. The wedding is one such time when the bride and bride groom do not mind splurging on themselves. So why not consider a good dress designer who can create that very special look for the bride groom. However the bride groom will have to choose one that he finds good. So how can he go about doing it!

Choose a Designer

Choosing a designer just does not mean picking big names, but you need to develop a rappoet wit your designer. You first need to like what he has created previously. If that is what captures your heart then move on to the next step. Meet up the designer for an in-depth discussion on how you want to look and feel on the wedding day. Sometimes it’s not the outfit but how you feel after wearing it is what starts to make it look even better.

Body Type

Consider your body type. Muscualr, Slim or bulky. It is very important to have regards for your body. Choosing an outfit that goes well with your body type is important. You may want to wear a sherwani but it won’t go well with your body type so why ruin a look. Wear something that accentuates your features and hides things you do not want to exhibit. This will give you great confidence and make you feel good when you go on rewinding that wedding video.

What’s the bride wearing?

Please remember what your partner is wearing. You can either wear something in similar tones or choose a nice contrast. You do not want to wear a dhoti kurta when she is wearing an evening gown. If she is wearing a sharara, go for a sherwani. If she is wearing a saree, you can use a nicely embroidered dhoti kurta. Keep it a modern. Focus on looking like a nice pair.

The wedding season

Consider the wedding season. Are you getting married in summer, winter or having a nice monsoon wedding. Choose fabrics and outfits accordingly. Remember the time too. You do not want to be wearing something stuffy during a morning wedding in a garden and you do not want to be wearing something light on a windy terrace. So be smart before you choose an outfit, consider the venue.

So come back from your imagination of admiring your wife to be and yourself together to find yourself a dress designer who can make you look like a true start bridegroom!

So you are looking for that perfect outfit and a number of shopping sprees haven’t given you what you have been looking for. So now you are considering getting one designed for yourself. But the problem still isn’t solved. You now have to look for a good designer.

Well, well, here are some little steps that can help you find a good designer.

Ask Friends

Take help from friends. Sometimes help comes from places you least expect. So ask your friends where they get their outfits from or of they know someone who can design a dress for you.

Read up a little

Always read online before you make headway to look for someone, it can solve half your problem. You can read about a lot of people on their blogs and the kind of things they design. If you are lucky you can even see their work samples. You may even find contact emails and numbers to get in touch with the required person.

Pick Catalogues

Designers usually have catalogues of their work so go catalogue hunting. It can also serve as an inspiration for your dress design. Picking a catalogue is always a good idea before you decide on something. Once you have it with you and you like it, sleep over it overnight. Do you like the dress design even after that? If you do then that can be the design for you and then finding someone who can execute can be simple.

Set up meetings with designers

Once you have the numbers and contacts set up an appointment and go meet the designer. Talk to the designer. Meeting up a designer will give you an idea how comfortable you are with a designer and how much does the designer understand your needs. Meet at least two or three designers to find who works best for you. Share your design. Take a trial. Take the designer’s suggestions into consideration since he or she is a professional who understands clothes and designing well. Share your budget details with the designer and let him know what kind of investment you are ready to make in your outfit.

Ask for a trial before your dress is fully done. A trial always helps make changes on time.

Discuss the look

Once you are okay with the outfit, start considering the kind of jewelry, hairstyle, make-up and shoes to go with it. Again your designer can willingly be of help if he is of a creative nature. You have to decide the kind of bag or clutch you want to carry with your outfit because now it is not just the outfit but your entire look. Detailing does go a very long way.

Always keep enough time with you so your outfit turns out well. Keep a day’s buffer before you want to wear the outfit, in case there are any last minute problems. And very important is always have another outfit as a buffer for the times when things don’t go the way you want them to.

Good luck on your hunt for a designer and have fun in creating that perfect dress for your special occasion. There’s no greater high than wearing a designer dress that is meant just for you.

India is nothing less than a buzzing fashion hub compared to other countries that are absolutely fashion savvy. Most metropolitans in India are very fashion conscious and keep up with fashion trends all the time.

India houses the best of designers that have shaped the looks of many celebrities, actors and actresses and taken the country by storm with the use of colours, cuts and designs. Besides the big names there are a number of local designers who have their boutiques and can whip up some great designs for different budgets. All you have to do is go on a designer hunt. There will be a number of relatives, friends giving you the lead to a great designer.

Here goes a list of designers if you are ready to spend your best to look like a diva come down from heavens.

Manish Malhotra – Known to change the fortunes of many Bollywood celebs simply with his gorgeous designs, Manish Malhotra is a sought after dress designer who can weave magic with fabrics. A winner of many fashion awards, Manish Malhotra can be your choice if you seek designs that simply out of this world.

Aki Narula – The guy who made the entire India copy Rani Mukherjee of Bunty aur Babli, is an ace designer when it comes to designing costumes. If you are looking for something new, refreshing and whacky then Aki can be your choice.

Sabyasachi Mukherjee – Sarees from Sabyasachi Mukherjee make any woman look like a goddess. So if you want that very special saree for a very special occasion, consider Sabyasachi Mukherjee. A fusion of the cultural and modern this fashion designer’s work is known to be an extension of the person’s intellect that he is designing for.

Neeta Lulla – Gorgeous, beautifully laid traditional designs. When it is a celeb wedding Neeta Lulla is an apt choice for many. She has designed for over 350 movies, some of them are blockbusters like Jodha Akbar, Lamhe and Chandni. Whether you want something simple or royal or may be a simply royal then you can consider the charismatic Neeta Lulla.

Anita Dongre – The owner of the designer brand AND, her designs are a projection of the next hot trends. She has great designs at a great price. Be it teenagers, working women, new mothers, she has something for everyone. She has designed for the hospitality industry, bollywood and many corporate houses. A talented fashion designer with great talent and creativity, try Anita Dongre’s designs to find an expression to your personality.

Ritu Kumar – the empress of Indian haute coutoure, Ritu is sysnonymous wit bridal wear and traditional Indian designs. It’s a dream for most brides to be dressed in a Ritu Kumar design. Over two decades Ritu Kumar has designed collections of enchanting design geniuses. The designer who created designs even for late Princess Diana and Jemima Khan. If you want something exquisite and exclusive then Ritu Kumar is the one.

You can also check out some more great designers like Shaina NC, Satya Paul, Hemant Trivedi, Tarun Tahiliani, Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla and Rohit Bal.

While these designers provide great quality, rich style and exclusivity, it all comes at a price. You may find many designers who can give you great designs at the budget you have in my mind. There are also stores and boutiques that have in-house designers who create great some really exclusive designs suited to different budgets. You can consider checking out Remanika, Globus, AND, Pepper Tree and BIBA.

If you are someone who likes to create his or her own fashion trends then mixing and matching street wear and branded stuff is a great way to pep up your wardrobe. So how do you go about doing it? Here are some tips and tricks that can well make you an expert in mix and match.

Check your wardrobe

Check what kind of clothes you have with you. Are they wearable? Can you alter the styles? Now keep these aside.  Now check what branded clothes you have in your wardrobe. Separate the trousers and denims. Keep the skirts separate. Now check how many tops you have. Separate them into formal wear, party and casual. Once you have finished separating stuff you know what is available in your wardrobe. Now make a specific place for each one of them in your wardrobe. 

Get rid of useless stuff

Whatever stuff you do not require, get rid of it. It is simply eating space in your wardrobe. Give away things to someone who would wear them instead of instead of treating your ancient outfits like a mummy. Now you are at ease to sample, co-ordinate outfits and free to pick exactly what you need

Now hit the streets

Suppose you have two good pair of denims, you could buy affordable tees from the street shops and pair them up for a weekend. If you are not into t-shirts then look for tops and t-shirts. You can pick some easy going foot wear that looks smart too to go along with it. Team up with some accessories and now you can carry that designer bag you saved for a special day. The idea of branded clothes and street wear is to create a fusion between the two so that you do not miss out on the best of both worlds and make use of all that you have to the very best.

Pairing the two is an instinctive skill for many while some may have to work on it. But over a period of time you understand and develop the skill, just like a wine connoisseur.

However do remember when you are buying from the streets you might end up picking up too many things. Things that you may not even need and you might simply gather clutter. So be choosy about what you pick.

Once you are back allocate what goes with what and set your wardrobe for a week’s time. So he next time you want to step your going out you do not end up starign at your messed up wardrobe telling yourself you have no good clothes. Well, we are over it now… Good luck and have fun!

A corset is something that makes a woman beautiful by accentuating her figure and gives the confidence of having a great body.

Corsets are available in different materials for different occasions. You can have a lingerie corset, a party corset, a bridal corset, a burlesque corset and even a prom corset. The corset can be worn as an undergarment or as part of a dress.

Corsets provide women the benefit to appear shapely and get the advantage of looking their best. While there are so many options when it comes to choosing a corset women can feel it to be a daunting task while picking one for themselves. So here’s some help to pick the best corset for yourself.

Measure Yourself

It is very important to measure yourself before you set out to buy a corset. Measuring yourself on the bust, mid stomach and waist helps you find what size category you fall in. These measurements will let you find the corset that fits you the best. You can share your measurements with the person who is helping you find the corset and offer you the corset that is just right for you.

Get a customized corset

If you do not like what you find or haven’t been able to find a perfect fit get a customized corset made for yourself.  Provide your measurements, choose a fabric and give the specifications you’re looking for in corset. Also provide pictures of corset or choose from a catalogue. It gives a designer a better perspective of getting one made for you that is up to your expectations.

Look for a special brand

If you want to avoid running around in vain and save some time, head straight for special brands that provide designer corsets like Victoria’s Secret. But always ensure your correct size. You can take help from teh person at the sales counter to help you find your measurements since the measurements in different brands differ a lot. The big advantage you have when you are picking up a known brand is that you will find special qualities that the brand stands for.

Why do you need a corset?

Always consider why you need a corset in the first place. Do you need a slim look, do you want to use it as a bustier or a tummy shaper. Do you require it to be a part of your dress or you want to use a blouse on your saree. Considering why you need a corset, will help you find the perfect corset that suits your needs.

Every woman’s desire for a corset is different. A torso allows a woman to shape her torso and bust line. Some women prefer buying corset a size smaller than their own to achieve an hourglass figure. The corset has evolved over the centuries and has been worn by numerous women. Today the corset still remains an inseparable part of a woman’s wardrobe and provides her the same essence of womanhood.

India and sarees are absolutely synonymous when it comes to being culturally dressed. Now with the availability of designer sarees the women have more choice to dress. So what is it that defines a designer saree and how can one find a good one.

What is a designer saree

A designer saree is a contemporarily designed saree made by reputed designer. A designer saree is a modern take on traditional saree by using different materials, colours work and designs on a saree. Some of the best known designer in Mumbai are Manish Malhotra, Satya Paul, Rohit Bal, Tarun Tahiliani and many more. If you have seen sarees designed by then in movies or a fashion show you exactly know what a designer saree looks like.

How to buy a designer saree?

Firstly, decide why you want a designer saree? Having the occasion in mind means half the job done. If you know where you have to wear the saree the designer can suggest you a good match. So you can have a choice in colours, the material , the kind of work and styles.

You can simply have a chat with the designer you are consider or dig into designer saree shops too. Sometimes they have stuff that is simply great. A saree to be worn in a wedding can be very different from a formal corporate occasion where you flaunt your Indian side. So a saree for a corporate formal occasion will be much subtle and a saree to be worn in a wedding could have deeper colour s and heavier work patterns.

Are you looking for something unique?

If you are looking for something unique then there is nothing better than considering a special designer for it. Every designer has his own values and ideas attached to his creations. Find which designer suits your fashion taste buds and stick to him.

A designer can help you design a saree with colours that compliment you, with designs that accentuate your best features and let you walk with grace and elegance. Tel the designer what you expect out of a saree and how you want to look. Having a reference point is always good to begin with. But leaving the canvas empty for the designer will allow him to give you his or her best.

Turn an Old saree into a Designer saree

If you have lots of old sarees that are plain and lying in your wardrobe then why buy new ones. Get them out and get going. Share them with a designer or pick some saree catalogue to check how your old sarees can get some designer touches that give them a total makeover.

Use some laces, special patches on the ends or just some nice frills on the lower ends. You can do a lot to your saree.

Make sure you get a nice blouse that is really out of the world. You can try backless, bikini blouses, a blouse with a bow behind or a knot in front, a halter neck or a corset blouse. Just make the blouse special and the saree will have more depth. Drape yourself in your best designer saree and enchant the world with your beauty.

When it comes to weddings the most important are the bride and bridegroom. All eyes and attention are for the two. So it is definitely very crucial to see that both are looking and feeling their best on their D-day.

The bride is accentuated with what she is wearing and her attire is what defines her on her special day. Indian bridal wear is a very unique and beautiful one from its other geographical counterparts. An Indian bride is dressed is deep hued colours, bedecked with jewellery flowers and henna stained hands and feet that simply make her feel like a goddess.

Over the years the Indian bridal wear has gone through a metamorphosis. The coy bride has replaced the woman of today who likes to experiment with colours, tones and cuts. The bride today likes to wear what she looks good in rather than draping herself in fabric that is a norm. Today there is so available that a bride can make her wedding dress be the only one in the big wide world. So what are the trends that are scorching the wedding stage and making the bride the diva she wishes to be.

The Lehenga –Choli

The lehenga choli has been the traditional dress for brides and never ceases to lose the charm. However the lehenga choli has been redesigned with the lehenga being given a variety of cuts and flairs. Even the materials are becoming more experimental. Fish cuts and skirt like lehengas are being loved since they give a very slimming look and even a western touch to it. However heavy bottomed brides must avoid the fish cut lehengas.

The choli is one piece of clothing that can be designed in a million ways. One can try backless or big open back, the tear-drop style back, dori work at the back also works well. A bride can choose the best choli according to her body type and make the lehenga choli set work wonders for her.

The Sharara

Coming from the Islamic culture, the sharara is an extension of the Lehenga choli. The cholis of the Sharara are known as Kameez and are longer than a choli, it is more like a short top that does not reveal the waist. When the Sharara is like a divided skirt it is called the ‘garara’. Most muslim brides in India choose the Sharara or Garara as their wedding dress. The lehengas can be experiemented with and the kameez too can be designed in a variety of designs.

The shalwar suit

The shalwar suit is common attire shared by the north Indians and some muslims across India. Brides get dressed for the ceremony in heavily embroidered shalwar kameez sets with a dupatta draped over the head. The shalwar suit too now bears a western touch with fresh colours and designs.

The ever eternal Saree

The saree is the best Indian bridal wear. The traditional red bridal saree has given way to golds, silvers, burgundies and greens. A bride today can try on different ways of draping a saree or go plain traditional and add to her elegance with jewellery and make up. A saree always gives the wearer an essence of feminity that every woman desires on her wedding day. So one is never sorry on choosing a saree.

The Indian bridal scene today is open to what a bride is seeking. Gone are the days when a bride had limited choces. Today a bride is herself and has a number of designers from whom she can choose the one which suits her persona, sense of style and someone who understands what she likes to wear.