Tell me honestly. Is it even monsoon if you’re not secretly pretending you’re in a Bollywood rain scene? The sky’s all dramatic, there’s that earthy petrichor in the air, and suddenly, you’re waiting for someone to cue the violins while you slow-mo walk in a swishy kurta. It’s giving Pyaar Hua Iqraar Hua, Zara Zara, and a little bit of Tum Hi Ho if we’re going full emotion. But instead of waiting for the hero, let’s be the heroine – dressed to the nines in easy, breezy ethnic wear from Westside, of course. Effortless, elegant, and ready to steal the scene.
So, what’s the vibe? Think flared dresses, kurtas and relaxed trousers that move like poetry. Longline kurtas with side slits? Major energy. Flowy palazzos with cropped cholis? Hello, rain dance-ready. A soft cotton kurta in the perfect moody maroon or moss green? Instant main-character energy. Pair it with flared trousers or style it with ankle-grazing palazzos. And you’ve got that perfect iconic look! The key is all in the movement, light, floaty silhouettes that turn windy days into runway moments.
The prints? Think block prints that belong in a period drama, florals that bloom even brighter under grey skies, and earthy motifs that scream monsoon moodboard unlocked. And those printed co-ord sets that look like you planned your outfit three days in advance but actually threw it on while dodging puddles? Chef’s kiss. Go for deeper tones (they hide splashes), busy prints (because why not be the print and the moment), and silhouettes that flirt with the breeze without tripping you over it.
Oh, and can we please talk accessories? Because nothing says monsoon magic like silver jhumkas dancing in the rain. Add a tote, or maybe even a dupatta that flutters just right, and sandals. Hair up in a braid or bun. You decide the vibe and swipe on some kajal to really lean into that DDLJ in the drizzle moment. You’re not just ready for the rain; you’re practically scoring your own background music.
So go on and channel that old-school romance, step out in style, and live your best rain-soaked heroine fantasy. The monsoon’s here, and your ethnic moment is waiting to be filmed (or at least posted). Westside’s got all the right looks. All you have to do is show up and serve babe!
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