5 ways to make a statement on campus

MITALI SAGAR AND SUMMIYYA PATNI OF MISU FASHION CONSULTANTS SHARE SOME TIPS ON HOW TO BE A HEAD-TURNER IN YOUR COLLEGE

Statment Accessoris + Basics

• Something as generic as a white vest can be teamed with a pair of coloured or printed skinnies/leather jeggings.
• A statement necklace for a laidback chic look.
• Men must have solid coloured tees in the basic colour palette (blue, white, black, green, maroon, etc) to mix with different jeans and belts.

United Colours of Benetton – Rs. 1599

Inkfruit – Rs. 299

Topman – Rs. 2090

Mango – Rs. 1490

Stalkbuylove – Rs. 399

Fcuk – Rs. 3399

Mango – Rs. 2790

Mango – Rs. 1790

Unusual Print

• Incorporate some ‘in your face’ printed pieces.
• Examples: bold, electric blue galaxy print; tropical floral; abstract art prints; art deco prints.
• A more subtle version: a pair of jeans in powdery pink and blue coloured paisley, or an art deco printed scarf over a cream shirt with brown pants.

ASOS clothing – Rs. 880

Etsy – Rs. 715

The Big Bag Theory – Rs. 349

Chumbak – Rs. 500

Forever New – Rs. 5000

Chimpwear – Rs. 699

 

 

 

 

Go Monochrome

• Team a pair of black and white-striped skinnies with a black and white animal print shirt.
• Add a splash of neon with accessories along with a bright tote or ballet flats.
• Wear a colour blocked ensemble in black and white – jeans and a top, or a maxi skirt and a top. Frost the cake with some accessories.

Lipsy – Rs. 1760

Lalana – Rs. 1599

Oasis – Rs. 1925

Inkfruit – Rs. 399

Bebe – Rs. 8195

Mango – Rs. 4590

Carhatt – Rs. 3850

Add Some Badass or Biker Elements

• Mix opposing fabrics like chiffon and denim or lace and leather.
• Girls can go for leather infused leggings with a pretty floral shirt, or a light denim jacket over a pretty shirt with lace detail and a sparkly necklace.
• Boys can wear a polo over jeans with leather trimming, or a pastel tee with ripped jeans.

Mango – Rs. 5590

Spreadshirt – Rs. 2200

Miss Selfridge – Rs. 2475

Pavers England – Rs. 1499

Pull and Bear – Rs. 1650

It’s All in the Details

Add little things like piping on your shirt/jacket, an interesting array of rings/two finger ring, a stack of bangles with your watch, as carf, a bow tie, suspenders, a belt, a head accessory of some sort, etc to liven up your look and push it to the next level.

Krotos – Rs. 699

Stalkbuylove – Rs. 449

ASOS – Rs. 1506

The Bombay Store – Rs. 795

Stalkbuylove – Rs. 249

Zara – Rs. 1190

Paisley Bay – Rs. 749

 

Volume 2 Issue 12