New Delhi: One would have often heard experienced fashionistas explaining the importance of footwear in an outfit emphasising the fact that footwear can make or break the look of any outfit. Neglecting footwear while putting together an outfit might be disastrous to the whole look. After all, wearing the wrong footwear increases one’s risk of ruining the entire look.
The Festive season is all about the holiday spirit and adding some sparkle to the wardrobes. From festive juttis to low platform wedges to fusion sneakers, one can don any of these trending footwear to dazzle their festive gatherings.
“While kohlapuris for women and mojris for men go with all Indian outfits, you can pair them well with your fusion looks for an easy glam-up. When it comes to platform heels or low wedges, a little height can add that extra inch of chic comfort to your festive glow. And last but not the least, the all time favourite are the sneakerheads this season. Sneakers can amp up your style quotient just as elegantly as high heels or kolhapuri, or even more,” says Ankur Rastogi, Collection Head, Bata India.
He further discusses some ‘how to style’ guide to dazzle your festive (Outfit of the days) OOTDs, from festive juttis to low platform wedges to fusion sneakers, check out the trending festive footwear this season:
Timeless Classics: While kohlapuris for women and mojris for men go with all Indian outfits, you can pair them well with your fusion looks for an easy glam-up.
Adding That Extra Inch: When it comes to platform heels or low wedges, a little height can add that extra inch of chic comfort to the festive glow.
A Little Fusion Goes A Long Way: Irrespective of the celebration, sneakerheads have been 2022’s footwear favourites this season. Amp up your style quotient with sneakers just as elegantly as high heels or kolhapuri, and even more.
The Indian X-factor: This festive season load your loafers with the Indian X-factor. Grab a pair of traditional kurta with distressed jeans and you’re set with your fusion outfit. Easy, Elegant and Classy!
Go Minimal: From formal wear to Indian outfits, leather flats are the go-to picks. Style them with traditional khakis and if you’re feeling a little festive sparkle, then a dazzling statement jewellery set will go a long way.
Smoothly Sliding Through Festivities: Find the perfect solid sliders from yellows to greens to blues. Whether it’s a plain white button-down or a printed palazzo set, nothing’s more festive and authentic than a pair of sliders.
Myway Is The Highway: Let heels be the focal point of your festive bling as you style the funkier options. Dawn the plain old nude heels as you move from floral to an extra bling wrap-around blouse with a solid saree.
What Colours Should Be Prefered?
Ankur Rastogi, Collection Head of Bata India further says that one cannot get enough of the love, light, and colour during the festive season in India. Particularly, colour brings much-needed joy and merriment to the holiday spirit. The dress and the surrounding atmosphere are both energised by the use of vivid pink, royal blue, and coral tones.
He suggests that by selecting hues of burgundy, olive, blue, and tan, men can break from the neutral monotony. The festive season demands everything, from chic cutting to simple patterns with little ornamentation. Another popular choice for the holiday season is print. While adding items to your festive carts, keep an eye out for vibrant designs with floral and holiday-related motifs like diyas.