Monsoon mini-guide: Must-haves and must-gags

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The rain gods have arrived, and they’re showering their love on us. It’s time to show some R.E.S.P.E.C.T. to them and to ourselves, overhauling our wardrobes for the next coupla months.

Here’s a handy tip: Come monsoon, and what you wear is not a question of trends, but of comfort and practicality with a chic factor. After all, no one wants to wade through knee-high water in six-inch stilettos.

So here’s our guide to monsoon wear must-haves and must-gags, with some super chic options marked with an *:

Clothes

Must-haves

• Capris, foldable jeans for omniscient shallow puddles
• Comfy blouses and shirts that don’t cling to you
• Kurtas and churidars in georgettes (minus the dupatta)

Must-gags

• Extra-long trousers
• Transparent and translucent tops
• Loose-flowing skirts (remember the strong winds?)

Don’t forget

• To carry your windcheater. Umbrellas are useless in gusts of wind.
• To bring out your boleros  and shrugs. They’re perfect for the now-hot-now-cold weather*

Shoes

Must-haves

Gum boots(if you can!) or non-slippery ballet shoes

Crocs* (not the ones with the holes, but the comfy chic styles; they’re a tad expensive, but worth every paisa)

 

Must-gags

• High heels
• Your brand-new or old Jimmy Choos, Manolos etc

Don’t forget

• You can always do what the New Yorkers do—change into your heels/ formal leather shoes in office*

Hair, Makeup and Accessories

Must-haves

• Hair clips and pins to keep your hair in place*
• Moisturiser

Must-gags

• Layers of makeup
• Too many hair products

Don’t forget

• To use a good anti-frizz serum after washing your hair. It works wonders!*
• To carry a comb with you, to smoothen our messy hair. Wet hair rarely looks good in real life.

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