With its sticky heat and hot breeze, you may think that summer is the time to tuck away your Indian wear. Not when it's the summer-ready kind, however. Donning synthetic fabrics and stifling silhouettes is a complete no-no during this season but for the right way to go desi, turn to Bollywood. Although it's just the turn of the season, the stars are looking set for summer with the right kind of traditional wear and styling tricks.
1. Kajal Aggarwal
Kajal shows us exactly how to wear a saree in the scorching season. She chose a handwoven chanderi number from Kanelle by Kanika Jain in green and gold tones. The muted palette and light feel along with her easy curls make this look a complete winner.
2. Aditi Rao Hydari
If it's a fiery spark of colour that you desire this summer, take notes from Aditi Rao Hydari. Keeping it minimal yet chic, she wore a red sleeveless Punit Balana ensemble with statement earrings and a wrist cuff.
3. Chintrangada Singh
To make a splash with a traditional fusion look, steal this styling hack from Chitrangada Singh. Replace your blouse with a comfy white shirt and pair with a lehenga skirt. Chitrangada has worn a floral printed Mahima Mahajan skirt with a Zara shirt and added flair with a statement necklace and a ponytail.
4. Shilpa Shetty
The unofficial queen of the quirky saree, Shilpa Shetty tries yet another one that works like magic for summer. Here she wears a mint green dhoti pants-blouse fusion with a dupatta by Roshni Chopra. Now who wouldn't want to skip their saree skirt for this cool look? We know we would.
5. Shraddha Kapoor
Shraddha knows that nothing screams summer like a breezy all-white ensemble. So she pairs a cool kurta with folded sleeves and matching pajamas with a sneakers and loose hair. Saving this one for the middle of May, right away.
6. Alia Bhatt
Seems like green is the colour of the moment with many of our B-town stars choosing the shade in Indian wear. Alia Bhatt, too wears a lime green Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla salwar kameez with kohl-rimmed eyes, jhumkas and loose curls. Comfort and style, you can have it all with this look.
7. Raashi Khanna
Actress Raashi Khanna, who is most popularly known for her Telegu films, sports an Indian wear look that's bright, cheery and summery. Here she is seen in a fluid pink salwar suit with matching pants and a printed white dupatta. Perfect for the season, Raashi gets two thumbs up from us for it.
Now take a cue from these lovely ladies and try these summer styling tips on your Indian wear too.
