Ways to mix Jackets with Ethnic Wear to stand out from the rest
Gone are the days of just a heavy embroidered Lehanga or a heavy silk Saree. Whether it is western wear or Ethnic wear, old trends evolve continuously. Let’s not forget our fashion choices and attires are immensely influenced by western culture. Since India won its first Miss Universe Crown in the year 1994, the Fashion Industry has seen tremendous growth. Aishwarya Rai and Sushmita Sen won their respective beauty pageants, which lead to many International brands penetrating within months. Additionally, with more and more people traveling abroad meant more exposure to international fashion.
Also, there is no denying the fact that Bollywood immensely influences fashion choices. There are iconic Bollywood actors’ fashion statements that have risen to a CULT status. Whether it was Sadhana’s tight Churidar Kurta from Waqt, Sharmila Tagore’s swimsuit in An Evening in Paris, Rekha in Umrao Jaan, Dimple’s short skirt in Bobby, or Madhuri’s in Hum Apke Hain Kahn, people have not only loved it but also embraced them also. Here are times when Bollywood stars mixed their Jackets with Ethnic wear. Needless to say, they just NAILED IT! Not only did they look chic, but also maintained their ethnic looks. From Floor-length jackets to Jackets worn on Suits and Lehengas, it perfectly added the missing flair.
5 WAYS OF PAIRING JACKETS WITH ETHNIC WEAR
DIA MIRZA IN FLOOR-LENGTH JACKETS
Just the right attire for a summer wedding. It is a shining 3-piece dress that is made from feather-light silk. She wears the jacket over a crop top and leg-slacks making it a classic and contemporary outfit for a party.
SONAM KAPOOR SHORT KURTI JACKETS
Sonam Kapoor is undoubtedly Bollywood’s Fashionista. Daughter of the evergreen actor Anil Kapoor, the actress just doesn’t put a foot wrong. Whether it is her limited movies or her red carpet walks, the actress always impresses us with her sharpness and to-the-point style quotient. It would not be wrong to call her the fashion queen of Bollywood. Watch closely how she donned her ethnic wear with a jacket. Catch her as she styled her sari with cropped jacket blouse with one of the sari’s flaps over the blouse.
NARGIS IN CAPE STYLE JACKETS
Nargis Fakhri, who made her Bollywood debut with the film Rockstar, has rocked the French Riviera with her stunning attires. This year at the 75th Cannes Festival, she along with other Indian actresses just dominated the French Riviera. She amazed the crowd with her ensemble and posted stunning pictures in pictures in a peach gown. Her floor-length cape added further to the gown’s grace.
SHILPA SHETTY IN PEPLUM STYLE JACKETS
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, is rocking the internet with her amazing fashion sense. The actress who is all ready to make a comeback has raised the temperature high with her stunning looks. Although she is busy judging a dance reality show, she has given us some serious styling goals. The actress posted her new look where she wore a blue silk jacket and sharara set by Reeti Arneja. Blue peplum jacket with a V-neckline and side knot tassel adorned with blue flared pants. The actress complemented her looks with pair of oxidized earrings, cuffs, and rings. She only had light makeup, with less base, winged liner, lashed-up eyes, soft eyeshadow, blushed-up cheeks, and pink lips. Posting her picture on Instagram she captioned,”Such a blue-tifulday” with a few emoticons and she was looking absolutely bright and fresh. Here is another of her looks.
JACKETS ON LEHENGAS
One of the emerging trends that we cannot get over is the jackets on lehenga trend, just like this look featured here. The green and pink combo blouse lehenga is combined with a contrasting yellow brocade silk jacket. This look is best for a bridesmaid look and will look ravishing when styled in a bold-feminine look.
