UNPLUGGING FASHION AMIDST COVID-19

I know, I know, we are far from getting out of the current grim & intractable  situation. The COVID hit us like a bolt from the blue. The fashion industry is perhaps the worst hit and faces an existential crisis. And in serious times like these, instead of being morose,😐I chose to humour myself just a wee-bit little  😄 & thought of alluding you women too, as  across the globe many are in a similar dilemma. What happens when we return to work?

The Fashionistas who would love to go to work, dressed to the nines, well, fashion like all other things has a new definition. Get used to the following:-

1.    Since stepping out without face masks is unthinkable, you could invest in a few good ones here. There are already brands like Van Heusen and Fab India selling matching ones with your attire. In this case, of a new accessory being added, do you think we should chuck the scarves and dupatta’s.😉Chuck them! Im not sure if these masks are standard sizes or they have started figuring out some nice cuts according to the face cuts. 😂 Lets wait and be hopeful.

2.  Stop investing in lipsticks. Instead go all out on those mascaras, brow pencils, eyeshadow, liner and dump it all on your beautiful set of eyes 👀 . After all, they are the ‘new’ and perhaps ‘ONLY’ area left for make up. (Maybe the extra make up will scare the virus away, who knows)😖

3.    Now just because I said eyes only, I know what you girls are thinking. DON’T. Don’t even think of half face foundation👻. What if the mask slides down a cm or two, do you wanna be caught in dual skin tones. (More like after and before face together- hell! No way!.😈So go for full coverage even if it’s a waste.)

4.    You may delay the upper lip threading, the chin and whatever you do with your face. But be regular with eyebrows, ok!! I have already told you why.😋

5.    All those capes, long shirts, saint like tunics and shirts more like jholas, from ZARA, that didn’t make sense earlier,😛please go for them now. Use them as a double layer over your main clothes and this can be your body suit. After all, if you are paranoid to the extreme level, you would still wanna look good …No?😂

6.    Gloves… Now what is that…? Hello girls, this accessory straight from the red carpet lands in to your cupboards. 🙆 You ignored it way too long and now it has regained its position rightfully so. Why should only brides and celebs look glam. A word of caution here, don’t go overboard with these, keep your preference of colours neutral😛😎 like beige so that it goes with all your clothes.

7.    Now for the shoe lovers- please throw away those pumps, heels, sneakers 👠 whatever and settle for those flip flops or plastic wale rainy season sandals….I know, (don’t cry)😪. The advantage here is you can easily wash off the dirt and (virus) of these things easily. Just dress up so well and hope that no one notices your footwear or have a Goa like confidence in your stride. (The leather boots also , out please.)

8.   The 40’s+ , stop worrying about your laughing lines and do something about the     crows feet instead.😸

9.    Will nose rings show? Oh damn, these cuties have taken a serious hit.💔Now just wear your earrings nice and bold, maybe go for 2-3 piercings if need be. (on the ears)

Yeah, that is pretty much it. So all you ladies out there itching to get out of their pyjamas and shorts, fashion still has hope. You shall not be deprived of Fashion Felicity. Go for it Gal. Stay Safe, Stay Healthy.

(And oh yes, if your crush passes by, you may just be allowed to take off your mask for a sec or two, to flash that beautiful smile. So, the lipstick goes right back in the purse.👄 😁

Author : Bhavna Gupta Patel

(For those thinking of plagiarising my article in their magazines or blogs, in bits or whole, don’t even think of it.)