Introducing the Sari Dress: The Future of Formal Indo-Western Dressing?
Nothing makes an Indian woman (or any woman) look more beautiful than a sari. But as an American corporate worker bee, there’s no way I can wear a sari to work or to a formal event. Unless . . ….
Kurtis and the Corporate Boardroom: Love at First Sight?
Thanks to my Indian mom, I first discovered the kurti about 10 years ago. But I’ve had a hard time making it work with my everyday office wear. Most of the designs I’ve come across are either too flashy or…
Indian Fashion Fusion and Summer Colors!
It turns out that there are a never-ending number of ways to combine cute summer dresses with Indian jewelry – whether at work or at play. Here are some looks to check out below: Turquoise Dress and Indian Pearls …
Lehengas and the Western Workplace: Coming Soon to An Office Near You!
Its confession time: the older I get, the less great I look in short skirts. In my twenties, I was a runner, and my legs looked fabulous. I ran nearly every day, wore short shorts and above-the-knee skirts. And…
Long Indian Necklaces and the Little Black Dress
One of the virtues of Indian jewelry is that there are an infinite number of designs to choose from. One of my favorites is the long Indian necklace – known colloquially as “a chain” by my Indian mother and aunts. …
Indian Pendant Necklaces: A Gentle Introduction to Indian Fashion Fusion
As a professional Indian woman working on the East Coast, I’ve found to my absolute surprise that Indian jewelry works remarkably well with American business casual . . . as long as you remember that a little goes a long…
Indian Gold and the Little Gray Dress: The Perfect Look For Work
I have to confess – one of the main staples of my wardrobe is the little black dress. I have a lot of them. Maybe too many. I just love them because they are easy – pull on a black…
Bold Summer Dress Colors and Indian Jewelry
In the past few articles, I’ve tried to focus more on strict and staid work looks – ie, black and gray dresses. But now that I work in the public sector, my work look has evolved. Black and gray still…
Daring Indian Fusion Looks: Can I Wear An Indian Headpiece with Western Clothes?
This photo of Alia Bhatt with a traditional Indian headpiece caught my eye the other day. The last time I ever wore an Indian headpiece was about 25 years ago, when I was a Bharat Natyam student getting ready to…