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For brides

A beginner's guide to bridal fashion

WEDDING BELLS Dressing up for the big day

The wedding season is on, and for brides to be it's time to update yourself on the latest looks. Divya Gurwara, CEO Bridal Asia, shares a few tips on the look for the season and the year. The Bridal Asia show 2007will be held in January. What better way to start the year?"

The look

If you are getting married in 2007, Divya suggests that the clothes in your trousseau should have a fitted form. The outfits remain the same — saris, lehangas and salwar kameez, but all of them should be well fitted.

Straight cut lehangas or ones with the mermaid cut — fitted at the top and flowy at the bottom work well. South Indian brides should look beyond the Kanjeevarams , she says. "If you must wear your Kanchis, try to do something different with the way you wear your sari, or make different outfits with them."

Give your mom's Kanchi sari a new look by using gota and sitaras. Don't opt for crystals, a common trend that does nothing for you or the outfit, because the traditional look should be made contemporary, not flashy.

Time honoured colours like reds, maroons and magenta will remain alongside newer entrants like peach, canary yellow and sapphire blue. Ice cream colours, that is, darker versions of pastels are hot as well.

Fit, set and go!

Fit and toned — that's Divya's mantra for all brides this year. To carry off the fitted look, you have to be in shape. Try to add a bit of sexiness in your outfit. "The look is also about showing a bit of skin. This doesn't necessarily mean wear a skimpy blouse and show some cleavage, but you can get a nice deep back blouse or a short, cap sleeved blouse." Make sure you have a well-scrubbed back! If you are a bit heavy, then she suggests that you drape, drape and drape.

Must haves

There are some saris that most women consider as must-haves for their trousseau. For Divya it's a Kanchi sari, a Benarsi sari and a Paithani. "Try to add 10 different types of saris to your collection. If budget is a constraint, make that five."

Also make sure you have the right accessories — mainly bags and shoes — in colours like gold, silver and copper or bronze, match almost any traditional outfit.

A good make up kit is another must-have in the trousseau. Jewellery for daywear, a nice shawl for winter.

RENUKA VIJAY KUMAR

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