Fashion Tabu

 Wearing black clothing makes you appear thinner, giving your self-esteem a turbo-boost.

The bridal collection of a girl includes different styles of clothing ranging from lehenga for the wedding day, a collection of designer sarees, and a beautiful assortment of anarkali salwar kameez for the post wedding ceremonies and rituals.

 Here are four exclusive office looks for women to appear professional:  Black colour pencil skirt, off-white blouse, a black colour leather handbag, and ear studs.  Crisp neatly ironed cotton sari pinned on shoulder, tan leather handbag, pearl studs and bangle or kada. Churidar kurta, jute handbag, earrings, and thin necklace.  Trouser, half sleeves shirt with checks or stripes on it, office bag, and formal shoes.

Just a few essentials in your wardrobe  collection and it will not be hard to look smart and impressive.

Observe your superiors and dress up accordingly. Remember, the boss is always right. 

What to wear to office  A black trouser is must in your closet. The other things you must have are business suits, skirts, formal jackets, leggings, blazers, and shirts. Indian wears like salwar kameez, churidar kurta, and sari can make you feel comfortable at your work place. Dazzling colours are big no no when you are getting dressed up for office. Avoid wearing peppy shades like pinks and yellows for office. Professional atmosphere prefers colours like black, white, grey, navy, pastel shades, and sometimes red. Mix and match the colour of your attire with the colour of your shoes or handbag and get the perfect look. Too tight or too loose clothing can put forward bad impression. The clothes you are wearing for work should be well-fitting, clean and well-ironed. With eye-pleasing attire, professional look also demands minimal accessories. A single bracelet or a ring can also enhance the look. You do not need dozens of bangles and heavy earrings to look gorgeous...

Keep the shoes and sandals clean. Keep them in a covered shoe box or wrapped in individual polythene packets.

If you love getting tattoos on your  body, make sure you get it done by a certified person. Hygiene is very essential in such cases.

For those on the plus side, dark colours are slimming. If you want to add a bright colour, do so in the form of an accessory.

Hemlines are no longer dictated by fashion trends. Wear what you feel comfortable in and what makes you feel pretty.

Black and crimson are traditionally associated with formality, authority and dignity.

Never string your pearl jewellery on a silk thread. Always use a nylon thread.

Product of the Day: Golden beige and black combination brasso half and half sari with ethnic zari work done on black border, now available at La Princesse.

Clean all off-season clothes before storing them or else they will smell musty.

When it comes to looking flawlessly perfect, size always matters. For a long time, custom fits and skin tight clothes have been in power in the fashion scene. But the latest trend is to go loose. Oversize is stepping up this season, especially for fall and winter collections, for both men and women.

Remove your finger rings when they become tight as this will affect your blood circulation.

Wrap your heavily worked  clothes in white cotton or muslin before storing. This preserves the colour and the shine on the dress.

It is advisable to invest in a pair of plastic sandals, during the monsoon.

The sari has retained its beauty over centuries. This attire has retained its innocence through its original form but it has evolved in tremendous variety.

When you wash your white clothes, be sure to keep them separate from the coloured clothes. If these clothes have turned yellow or give a faded look, use bleaching powder to clear them out.

Accessories should not only complement the dress style but suit the occasion as well.

If you are of average height and size, choose a single colour dress but if colour break is desirable for a change then wear colours which are close in intensity or which will be carried upwards.

Once someone asked me what I meant when I wrote -  wear your clothes with attitude. By attitude I mean your self confidence and your body language which reflect your style.

Long sleeves in a sheer fabric like lace is a great option for women who want to cover their arms yet still look feminine.

 If you are allergic to metals, avoid wearing long earrings too often as they can cause various problems.

Wear simple yet chic styles blended in soft powder hues with strong lush tones that feature clean contours.