expert tips on dressing for theme parties

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Who doesn't love the frenzy of endless parties and get-togethers during Diwali? With so much excitement in the air here are some expert tips on dressing for theme parties

Come Diwali, and the routine of frantically scouring your wardrobe becomes an everyday affair. At a time, when your social calendar is choca-bloc with umpteen get-togethers, bring out the fashionista in you to dress according to the oc casion (read: theme parties).

Fashion experts tell you the rules.

BRING ON THE VINTAGE CHARM

While being regal and opulent is the key, add a modern twist to your vintage look. Fashion designer Neeta Lulla shares, “Dig into your cupboard and bring out any old piece of jew ellery or a piece of ensemble like a blouse, kurta, dupatta, salwar, lehenga or a sari that can be dressed up with contemporary pieces to create a vintage look. For a traditional look, team any of the garments with a combination silhouette in a pure, rich fabric and couple it with a traditional piece of jewellery; wear a hair bun, a loose plait, or perhaps a low bun to complete the look.

To give a modern twist to this look, com bine vin tage with contemporary.

Try kurtis with basic den ims; a black, cocktail dress with vintage jew ellery; mojris with short casual dresses.

GO RETRO

While fashion is constantly changing and evolv ing, the rule that `everything old is totally new again' is certainly applicable when it comes to the retro vibe. Stitched, double-draped saris or palazzo pants are your go-to outfits when gearing up for a retro party. For men, narrow, tapered trousers with fitted shirts and slim ties can work wonders. Fashion designer Pawan Sachdeva guides us on how to play up the retro look with ease.

The fun part about this theme is that you can mix-and match clothes to add an edge to your look.Keeping in mind the fes tive season, wear a simple sari; it can be re-stitched in a double or tripledraped style. A big thumbs-up to the pant sari as it's a perfect combination of the retro and modern look.

QUIRK IT UP

If you have a thing for quirky fashion, don't shy away from throwing a quirky-themed party that can add more colour to your soiree. Fashion designer Chhaya Mehrotra tells us about quirky dressing this season.

Embrace the neon palette this Diwali.Blend the eccentricity of neon-painted fabrics with the festival of lights. Think of a plain sari with an electric-coloured blouse, or a sari dyed in bright colours or a lay ered lehenga with a mélang of vibrant hues.

Being ex perimental with this trend can be quite tricky, especially keep. ing the festive ardor in mind.

Try pairing a sari with a crop top or a corset to look versatile.

Add zing to the look by wearing chain bangles and long earrings.