Manish Malhotra
Over the past few years, the humble blouse has evolved from being a supporting act to the spotlight-stealing star. Every season, designers now serve us a platter of their iterations of the statement blouse — a winning choice to refresh a traditional look. Be it the backless choli, the bustier, the corset or the wrap-around crop, they all add a definition to the overall look. Don’t write it off as a fleeting trend. The staying power of these statement blouses have made them a smart investment. Aashni + Co rounds up its favourite styles for the year ahead.
Back-to-party Blouses
The barely-there-back promises to add glamour to your festive wardrobe. No wonder it’s a red carpet celebrity favourite. While blouses with cut-outs and drawstrings are risqué, a sheer panel on the bare back is a more modest take on the style.
A + Co Recommends: Manish Malhotra‘s backless blouses are cult Bollywood favourites, best paired with his sequinned saris. Sabyasachi’s repertoire includes the iconic Chaand blouse with a bare back and deep V-neck.
Sabyasachi
The New & Now Crop Tops
The staple partner for high-waisted pants and skirts, the crop top blouses of this season are anything but basic. Switch it up with meticulous drapes for a refined take. One-shoulder styles, wrap tops and overlapping necklines are the updates of the moment.
A + Co Recommends: Jade by Monica and Karishma presents a off-shoulder drape style that you’ll love wearing with lehengas and concept saris alike. Accentuate the neckline with a statement choker.
Jade by Monica and Karishma
Cinched & Sculpted Silhouettes
Sculpted blouses and boned corsets offer Victorian charm to your repertoire. Dramatic as ever, the neo-corsets don’t compromise on comfort either.
A + Co Recommends: Tarun Tahiliani gives the construction an instant look-at-me update with the sheer panels. To ease into the trend, we found a winner in the signature Gaurav Gupta sculpted blouse. Vvani by Vani Vats offers a colourful look for the bridesmaid to bookmark.
Tarun Tahiliani
Gaurav Gupta
Vvani by Vani Vats
Peplum Pairings
Following the suit of structured shapes, the peplum blouse offers an effortless look. The fit and flare silhouette is a noteworthy experimental piece to team with Indian ensembles.
A + Co Recommends: Tarun Tahiliani’s peplum-cut bridal number is for one who wants to experiment. RAR Studio makes a case with detailed panels and a V-neck to complement an opulent choker.
Tarun Tahiliani
RAR Studio
Statement Sleeves
Bold sleeves are back, and how! Whether you like them puffed or fluttery, standout sleeves are your bid at winning the #OOTD game.
Aashni + Co Recommends: Aisha Rao puts the spotlight on voluminous off-shoulder sleeves. If you fancy a flirty look, these ruffled sleeves on the Ritu Kumar blouse are sure-fire conversation starters.
Aisha Rao
Ritu Kumar
Trendy Tops
Westernised tops have come into their own as a new Indian blouse hybrid. A perfect pick to channel your nonchalant style, these statement tops can also be reworn with denims.
A + Co Recommends: This turtleneck top by Rajdeep Ranawat will easily transition from resort wedding to vacation. The painterly blazer will make you a power-dresser whether you wear it with a lehenga or slim pants. Hemang Agarwal’s brocade top will pair equally well with a flouncy skirt and a pre-draped sari.
Rajdeep Ranawat
Rajdeep Ranawat
Hemang Agrawal
Explore the statement blouse trend at Aashni + Co.
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