Cotton Khadi

“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness?” – John Steinbeck. Winters are reminiscent of flamboyant weddings, time spent with loved ones, smoky barbeques, sipping on steamy hot chocolate, eating to your heart’s content knowing that your layers of clothing will do their best at camouflaging any tell-tale signs, and most of all the sheer enjoyment of dressing up in almost anything, any texture or colour. Winter is a great time to pull out whatever is in your wardrobe, mix and match and make a fashion statement. Layering is one way to stay warm and look stylish at the same time. Last time we discussed how to layer with different types of jackets. We do not always need jackets to create layering, especially for our Goan weather. Other items of clothing will also do the needful, and this is how. Button up shirt: A button up is a great way to keep warm without seeming too bulky. It also is a good replacement for a cardigan or sweater which...

I love winter. Not only because it’s a respite from the sweaty hot months that predominate our country, but also because it’s the best time to experiment with our clothing and style. For me, dressing for cold winter days is all about figuring out how to stay warm and look stylish at the same time. I can make use of almost everything that is available in my wardrobe and have fun with it. It’s also a time I can wear my silks since silks are a bit uncomfortable to wear in the hotter months. Unfortunately, in Goa we do not have extreme temperatures like the Northern parts of India. So our dressing almost remains constant all through the year. However, the evenings can be pretty chilly and we may feel the need for some light layering. Layering is all about pairing different kinds of clothes together to create one cosy, bundled up, thrown-together look that seems effortless yet very fashionable. In theory, it’s pretty simple – add a cardigan over a tank top, or pair a dress wit...