The only blues we are accepting this Monday are the ones that revive the joys of effortless summer dressing as it is that time of the year again when the world smells of mangoes and colourful flowers blossom all around, with the sunshine looking like powdered gold over everything it touches. Warm and gentle garments that are easy, effortless and classic with buoyant colours, luxe yet organic textures, bespoke patterns, timeless motifs, clean cuts and relaxed silhouettes are dominating our closet this season.
If you have your fashion finger firmly placed around the sartorial pulse, you can vouch for the unexpected revivals, Y2K fashion, gender-fluid style and a refreshing body-positivity approach that is influencing the post-pandemic fashion choices as Covid-19 lockdowns lift across the globe after two years of the coronavirus pandemic. While the fashion trends for 2021 showcased desperation for dressing up to do the most low-key tasks, 2022 adds practicality with fun back to dressing and style experts insist that on any given day, a functional and versatile closet is preferable while relaxed silhouettes and airy loungewear are expected to be popular again this season.
In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Purvi Rohit Pugalia, Co-Founder of Not So Pink, shared, “Fashion is now interestingly charged by dopamine - that is, the happy hormones. This has diverted the trend towards more bright colours like orange and pink, with a fit that is chic as well as comfortable. The biggest fashion takeaway should be led by heart and mind. Wearing clothes that are comfortable and bright automatically bring in a sense of joy to the wearer and should always have a place in the closet. Speaking of dopamine fashion - hot pink is something people should get on board with. Matching it up with denims or white ensembles add style as well as funk to the ensemble.”