The essential desi dress

With the ceremonial flag hoisting and parades, it’s essential to dress ‘desi’. Add an element of the tri-colour to your outfit to stand out and celebrate the spirit of patriotism. With styling tips from Narendra Kumar, Creative Director, Amazon Fashion, you can look out for options on how to carry the colours in style while keeping it subtle.

Kurta
You can’t go wrong with a simple kurta in shades of orange, green or white. These are comfortable to wear and fuss-free. You can go for kurtas with patterns or embroidery for a grand look.Team it with pajamas or for a casual look, wear a short kurta with a pair of jeans.

Jackets
Nehru jackets are trending and make the simplest of kurta pajamas look sophisticated and smart. For women, jackets with embroidery, glass work and embellishments can be matched with patiyala. Keep your outfit plain and let the jacket be the colourful highlight.

Sarees
Use Independence Day as an opportunity to step out in an elegant saree! Go for light fabrics like cotton, georgette or chiffon. Look out for orange sarees with prints or stripes in white and green.

Accessories
If you’re unsure how to incorporate these colours into the look without being too overbearing, you can do so with accessories like handbags, bracelets or ear rings.

Bright coloured dupattas and stoles can be worn with salwar suits or kurtis. It will give an elegant touch to your outfit and can be draped in different ways. Make sure the dupatta does not colour block your outfit.

Ethnic Footwear
Complete the ensemble with a pair of comfortable ethnic footwear. Kolhapures and juttis for women in varied styles will complement your outfit seamlessly. Men can additionally opt for Rajasthani style jute chappals.