Wardrobe essentials!

Treat dressing up on a budget as a challenge. Play around with a few versatile items you must invest in.

LBD:
A cliché but an LBD is one of the most versatile garments in your wardrobe. You can wear the same dress in at least three ways: as a slip, a blouse and as a dress itself. 

Blazer:
We personally love blazers, they add instant style to any outfit. Wear it with a plain tee and denims, with a dress or as a formal suit. We recommend a bright colour to stand out in the crowd.

Nude Pumps:
Invest in stilettos, pumps or wedges whichever you can walk in comfortably. They are a great buy because they match well with almost all garments. Preferably, buy a shade that matches your skin tone, so that it looks like an extension of your feet.

The perfect jeans:
You can wear them over and over again, with a T-shirt, shirt, top or a blouse. So, it's essential to own a pair of jeans that fit you perfectly. Try Only, Levis or Calvin Klein for slim fits and the hourglass/pear shape head to Lee or Zara. Spend wisely and if they are expensive think of it as a long-term investment. A good pair of jeans will last you for years. Read more about denims here, here and here.

A waistcoat:
A waistcoat helps you layer without adding weight and is suitable for the humid weather. They are easily available in all stores. A waistcoat can revamp a plain tee or make a plain shirt look a little more formal.

Accessorise:
Always accessorise your ensemble. Spruce up a plain tee and jeans with a funky necklace and you will totally stand out.Try our current favourite stacked up trend to make a fashion forward statement.

Places to shop: High street: Depending on your budget start with high-street brands like Vero Moda, Zara, FCUK, Calvin Klein, Mango and Promod.

Favourite Zara finds: asymmetrical skirt and faux fur bag

Street smart: For street shopping we swear by Hill Road, Bandra, Dharavi and Colaba Causeway. They are absolute goldmines. Simply walk down the streets post college or work hours with your girlfriends you are sure to fine a few things you like. Bandra has some great footwear and clothes, Dharavi has awesome bags, Colaba Causeway has beautiful junk jewellery.

Favourite Dharavi find: Two-toned leather bag from Dharavi

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