SOLID SENSUAL Whether at a cocktail party, or an evening out, or at a ball, the classic, tonal look with a pretty border always works beautifully, with or without shimmer. Simple jewellery and a satin purse add well, without distracting.
	NOVEAU AVATAR Designers have turned adventurous and are now creating a ‘garment’ instead of ‘yardage’. You have frills, tiers, shaped pallus, unconventional embellishments and more. But supreme confidence is required to carry these off with élan.
	ARTY VINTAGE A slightly retro get-up evokes visuals of yesteryears’ Hindi film heroines. Think Sadhana or Sharmila Tagore. Countering the sheen and bling army, matte is a good choice for a society soirée or an exhibiton. Substituting the choli with a fitted jacket or shirt is a great, quirky option.
	SHEER PLEASURE Lace, net and other peek-a-boo textures tease with their hide- and-seek sensuality. It could be a French Chantilly, or Parsi gaara work on net or Lucknow chikan on chiffon. Wispy, feathery, dreamy. Heightening fantasies.

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