Rani Mukerji has made it to the upper echelons of the movie industry with a rulebook penned by no one but her. And it's the same with her sartorial choices. So while the rest of B-town has been busy experimenting with the latest trends in town, Mukerji has stuck to making a mark with Indian looks that always bring out her best. Vogue digs deep into her effortless traditional repertoire and emerges with some lessons.
Lesson #1: When in doubt, wear Sabyasachi Master couturier Sabyasachi Mukherjee is the actress' go-to sartorial fairy godmother. She has never taken a fashion misstep when dressed by the designer. And when it is a simple but statement making all red look with minimal accessories, we can only wish we had Sabyasachi on speed dial too.
Lesson #2: Stock up on prints Prints can take your repertoire from drab to fab in a matter of seconds— with oversized blooms on her kurta, Mukerji seems to be in on this secret.
Lesson #3: Sari blouses 2.0 are on-point The sari blouse is reclaiming its spot in the limelight, emerging as an effortless way to update an old drape. We're totally digging Mukerji's three-quartered sleeve shirt-style version.
Lesson #4: Head-to-toe gold for the win A restrained yet royal head-to-toe gold look is the traditional wear colour of the season, one that our cover girl sports with inimitable flair. Finish the look with red lips.
Lesson #5: Go for geek chic with a twist Whoever said oversized spectacles are reserved only for hipster-ready looks clearly hasn't seen the actress rocking her cat-eye pair with an embellished sari. Follow suit, we say, no other accessories required.
Lesson #6: Embrace cinched Indian wear Cinched waists are slimming and infinitely chic, and need not be restricted just to your skater dresses. Case in point: Mukerji at the Vogue Beauty Awards this year. The leather belt gave her ethnic maxi just the right finishing touch, the only add-on the look needed.
Lesson #7: Add a bindi It's lamentable that not enough women give into the charms of the glorious bindi. Thankfully Mukerji is not one of them. A bright red dot on her forehead has become something of her signature and we love it!
Lesson #8: Say yes to the veritable charm of an intricate dupatta Instead of being bogged down by an overtly embellished anarkali, simply throw on a head-turning dupatta to up your game, just like the actress often does. Invest in a couple of neutral anarkalis to mix and match.
Lesson #9: Keep it simple with nude lips When your outfit is as bright as Indian wear normally is, don't add bold make-up that will unnecessarily fight for attention. Basic nude lips will maintain the balance and do the trick.
Lesson #10: Remember white is always right Mukerji has been sporting white saris and suits long before the colour became the most coveted trend of the season. Wear a Lucknowi salwar with silver tribal jewellery or add a pop of colour to your white sari via a coloured blouse.
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