One of our most awaited seasons, the summer, is officially here! With the rising mercury, it's time to fulfill our dreams of a beach vacation (only after the end of the dreaded quarantine period), sip on piña coladas, eat a lot of watermelons, and bring back those sunnies and straw hats. All of this, but not without bringing summer clothing aka comfortable dressing back on the block.
Summer is indeed a time when we are more than happy to trade our sweaters and turtlenecks for easy-breezy silhouettes to glide by comfortably. If you are looking for summer wardrobe inspiration, then, check out these 5 summer clothing items to add to your shopping bag to give your wardrobe a summer makeover.
Printed Maxi Dresses
(L To R) Arpita Mehta, Mahima Mahajan, Payal Pratap
Apart from lending beach vibes, long maxi dresses also offer utmost comfort and protection from the sun making them a strong contender on our list of must-have summer clothing. There are so many ways to style them as well. Wear your printed maxi dress with a belt, heels, and a blazer to give it a formal office look or style it with sunglasses, strappy sandals and a tote bag for a more casual look.
Cotton Kurtas
(L To R) Talking threads, Punit Balana, Ritu Kumar, House Of Kotwara
Considering the heat and humidity that usually define Indian summers, it is imperative to lean towards skin-friendly and comfortable fabrics. The reliable silhouette of a kurta mingled with the breathability of cotton fabric is guaranteed to rescue you from the summer heat. And while you're at it, you can keep it stylish too with our collection of cotton kurtas in vibrant prints and pastels colours to add a cheerio to your sunny days!
Jumpsuits
(L To R) Ridhi Mehra, Nupur Kanoi, Malini Ramani, Tarun Tahiliani
Is it only us or do jumpsuits speak, "hello summer" to you as well? With a vibe that perfectly matches that of the summer season, jumpsuits are an indispensable piece of summer clothing to add to your shopping bag. They look chic, casual and are extremely airy, allowing room for mobility, too. You can opt for jumpsuits with tropical prints and floral prints that are easy on the eyes, monotone jumpsuits with statement sleeves for power dressing, or even embellished jumpsuits if you are looking for something dressy to wear to a summer party.
Chiffon And Organza Sarees
(L To R) Ridhi Mehra, Punit Balana, Mahima Mahajan
As women of Indian origin, we sure do love our sarees. They almost always manage to find a way to be a part of our sartorial choices. This summer we are all in for flaunting the six yards of elegance but in summer-friendly fabrics. That's right, ladies! Time to bring forth your inner Sushmita Sen from Main Hoon Na and exude oomph in chiffon and organza sarees.
Beachwear
(L To R) Kai Resortwear, Rajdeep Ranavat, Kai Resortwear
Another key summer clothing essential to add to your shopping bag would be beachwear. Summer is a prime time to indulge in travel adventures, beachy getaways, and lots of pool parties. So, it's only natural to want to be dressed in your best beachwear while you are out there sipping on cocktails and Instagramming your vacation diaries. Stock up on designer bikinis, monokinis, cover ups, and kaftans for a sizzling beach ready look. Looking for recommendations? Here are a few options!
Which of these items are in your shopping cart? Let us know in the comments below!
