Product: ETNEWMumbaiBS PubDate: 09-01-2015 Zone: PanacheDelhi Edition: 1 Page: ETPANDP5 User: anuragu0507 Time: 01-08-2015 16:52 Color: CMYK >> pg 5 ET PANACHE, NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2015 CONSUMER CONNECT INITIATIVE quirky and pretty capes and stop tones of grey, bright hues and faux trousers, tunics and sweatshirts. worrying about looking boring. fur. Capes add a feminine touch to They come in different materials “Capes, ponchos and cloaks are your style and can be flaunted in like wool blend, polyester, leather versatile garments. The trending different ways to suit every occa- and cashmere,” concludes Nakul Functional colours are black, blue, printed sion. Capes are seen with denims, Bajaj, CEO of a lifestyle portal. FASHION Timeless pieces of clothing that can be matched with any outfit, this season new designs and colours in shrugs and capes are going to rule the fashion world [email protected] on almost every occasion—be pastel brocades,” suggests it a get-together, a party or Andree Pouliot, creative Photo Credits: Darveys.com, W for Madame and Rena Love Woman, e all love looking even a date! A proper fit in director of a fashion and glamourous on every shrugs is a must. You can also block printing design brand. body. Some shrugs can be Woccasion. A party, an pair them with sexy, strapless Lace or slinky stretch tied together just below the outing, at the movies or just a dresses for a formal look.” materials are gradually bustline. Another style dinner…don’t we all aspire to becoming popular in shrug trending is cut-off at the sides make heads turn? Purchasing CUTS AND QUIRKS designs. Drapery knits and and thus is a little more than a heap full of clothes that look Sleeveless, net, open front or woven fabrics with a stretchy a pair of sleeves joined at the rich and classy isn’t a simple buttoned shrugs, these rib trim too are becoming hot back. As for the fabrics, lace is task. There is, therefore, one wardrobe staples can be favourites. Avers Rahul Gupta, trending.” easy solution. Shrugs and worn over a tank, tee or even COO of an international For formal and casual dos, capes! a dress. “Block printed and fashion label, “When it comes there are choices galore. “For quilted sleeveless mini shrugs to cuts and styles, there’s a a casual look, simply throw STYLE CHECK are usually a hot seller during wide assortment to choose on a shrug with a t-shirt and A smart shrug is a brilliant and winter. To glam up your party from. A standard shrug covers pair it with denims. A black or timeless addition to any well- wear, choose a mini shrug in a small portion of the upper bright coloured shrug on rounded wardrobe. This simple tees can be a good season, use these pieces to option for casual day wear. enhance your look. Akhil Jain, Long or short shrugs, cropped creative director of a clothing #STYLE FILE or knitted, can all be sported brand, says, “Shrugs not only FOR SHRUGS well for a casual look. For a help to cover your shoulders AND CAPES formal look, shrugs in simple and arms, but can also add cotton or linen are the best style to your ensemble. Q A smart shrug is a bril- fabrics as they go perfectly Whether it’s a simple short liant and timeless addi- well with shirts and pencil tion to any well-rounded shrug with an open front or a wardrobe skirts. For a formal evening shrug with little sparkly design wear, the sequined or sequins, these pieces help QBlock printed and embellished shrug can jazz up quilted sleeveless in accessorising the outfit shrugs are a hot the entire look,” says Jain. for a perfect evening seller in winter do. The knitted CAPE IT UP Q For a casual ones keep you look, throw on a Capes can be your savior this warm during shrug with a t- season, whether you want to winter, while the shirt and pair it look smart and chic at work, light lacy ones with denims. A or for a laidback style for the can be soothing bright coloured weekend. So bump up the shrug on tees can style meter of your normal during summer. be a good option too A shrug can be outfits and add a little kick to paired with any outfit your wardrobe. Invest in cool,.