Dress it up

This festive season, flaunt the trending cocktail looks with élan. We tell you how...
Diwali brings along with it endless parties, get-togethers, fancy dinners and evening dos. Thus, revamping your wardrobe is a must. We bring forth the cocktail looks for this season:
White has always been a hot favourite among fashionistas. An evergreen shade for all sea sons and all occasions, white can create some of the most remarkable looks.And an allwhite cocktail look will surely stand out.
“The colour white adds freshness and calmness to an ensemble. A loosely tied side bun nude makeup with matte red lip, and beige heels complete the evening look,“ says designer Vaishali Shadangule.
This festive season, deck yourself in floor length white dress es paired with cut work jackets. Opt for smooth, flowy silhouettes. As far as accessories are concerned, lay your hands on a pair of golden heels. Also, clutches in hues of gold, silver or red would complement your look. For jewellery, go for danglers and finish it with a bunch of glitzy bracelets.
The all-black cocktail look celebrates timeless elegance. “Be it a semisheer lace skirt paired with a classic, old-fashioned bralet and a sheer sporty bomber, options are galore,“ avers designer Pallavi Singhee.
Black is that one colour, which can be experimented with on a broader spectrum. You can try out various cocktail looks--think of a sporty-sexy look for a stronger appeal or perhaps play around with the silhouettes in a more radiant, flirtatious and nonchalant way for a chic, elegant look! For the upcoming festivities, Singhee suggests an all-black look that will make you stand out, yet allow you to finely blend in.Tiered dresses with interplay of sheer and opaque also look trendy. Keep the accessories minimal for a sexy, elegant look. A pulled-up hair do with ear studs and a cocktail ring should do the trick. If it's a stood up neckline, an embellished neckpiece should be your pick. Also, embroidered collars on dresses look beautiful. The makeup should be focused; highlight either your eyes well with nude lips; or keep the eyes lowkey and wear a darker lip colour.
An all-red cocktail look could be a well-coordinated, red-themed ensemble.
This look is a statement in itself.However, it doesn't necessarily have to be head-to-toe red; any look wherein red is the highlight can work wonders.
“Silhouettes with drapes are best suited for the festive season with gold embellishments to add a glamorous touch,“ ushers designer Sonia Mehra. Also, you can wear a plain red chiffon sari for an interesting cocktail look.Red gowns in luxurious fabrics are apt for festive evenings too.
“Since we are talking about festive months, you can experiment by combining western outfits with traditional jewellery or make a traditional out fit chic with nude makeup and minimal jewellery.
Also, a small clutch with dainty stilettos should be your ideal go to options,“ suggests jewellery design er Mrinalini Chandra.
Emeralds and gold comple ment the red cocktail dress. To cast a touch of fusion to your look, try wearing polki jewellery with a gown.
Priyanka Chakrabarti