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It’s that time of the year when you bid adieu to the winter staples and welcome the summery dresses, crisp cotton shirts, sandals, floaty hemlines. Thinking about investing in some stylish, versatile and timeless staples that will help reinvent your wardrobe? We have rounded up a range of wardrobe essentials for 2015 that will help you become a glamorous diva or a stylish dapper gentlemen in no time.

Yes, 2015 is all about infusing more colours into the endlessly neutral wardrobes. We understand that black and white staples can’t be ignored due to their undeniable power but you must invest in couple of key pieces that will update your look quickly.

Our advice, assess your closet first and find out what works for you on a daily basis. Splurge only on those wardrobe essentials you will wear all the time and are worth the investment. After all, you need to save a little cash to invest in the seasonal trends.

Here, our guide to the items you must have in your closet this year.

Wardrobe essentials for women

Ripped jeans
You can go for the classic blue or black, but acid washes and grey are the essential buy for 2015. Pair it with a shirt for a classic look.

Cropped top
Best to pair it with high-waist pants or skirt to keep your look balanced. Apart from being eyeball-grabbing, cropped tops can be experimented in different patterns as well.

Pointed-toe heels
One of the easiest ways to elevate a casual style, heels helps add an edge to your office wear.

Tuxedo Blazer
This wardrobe stapes will rock your chic day look and complement your evening cocktail look. It can be coupled with a trouser and slouchy jeans both.

Pair of Black trousers
Practical yet sophisticated, everyone needs one of these great go-to staples that suits all occasions.

Three-quarter skirt
This classic and vintage fashion inspired style gives the wearer a conservative feel.

Cross-body bag
The classic bag is hands-down the accessory of the season.

Shirt dress
The versatile shirt dress can be worn during evening and day time.

Classic Trench Coat
The wearer can layer it over a shirt and midi to office for a formal edgy look, while women who prefer contemporary styling should pair it with trainers.

Boho Tunic
This hippie-inspired look is perfect for summers.

Also Read: Latest Trends in Handbags for 2015

Wardrobe essentials for men

Flight jacket
It perfectly balances on the casual/formal border.

Unstructured blazer
Great for free movement, ensure that it has no lining or shoulder padding when you buy one.

Tailored trousers
Forget the chinos in 2015 and go for a pair of tailored trousers. High on versatility, the sharp silhouette of tailored trousers will let you achieve a stand-out look.

Simple sneakers or trainers
High on comfort, they are extremely stylish. Avoid the gym shoes and go for the ones with minimalistic design.

Leather jacket
You can test the fashion boundaries with a leather jacket as it can be paired with t-shirts and formal attire.

Fitted t-shirts
Yes, you heard it right. It can be worn with a blazer.

Immortal backpack
Believe us, a dope backpack will make you look good irrespective of the outfit you wearing.

Standout accessories
Choose your accessories such as bracelets, watches based on the quality of their materials. Go for silver, leather, suede or anything else that complements your overall look.

Dark-coloured jeans
Go for the perfect fit or straight-leg jeans as it can be combined with a blazer or a baseball jersey.

Classic polo shirt
Emerged as one of the hot-favourites of 2015, you can wear it underneath a jacket or without it.

Stripes
Back with a bang this year, stripes have been incorporated in jackets, blazers, polos, sweatshirts and even neckties.
Take a pick from these wardrobe staples and up your style quotient in no time.

Also Read: Fashion Colour Trends 2015

Keen to share your own ideas? Please post it in the comments below.

Do you know that there are over 80 ways to drape a saree? We know, shocking right! Thinking about how many ways do you know? Usually, most of us try to stick to our mother’s style of draping the saree, but learning the other ways is a fabulous way to try out new looks. So, gorgeous ladies! Go explore our guide on how to wear a saree in different styles and get oodles of attention quickly.

As the contemporary Indian women prefer to adorn skirts, jeans, trousers, to carry out their daily chores, the saree ends up occupying the corner of the wardrobe reserved only for special occasions. This six-yard garment constantly tries its best to fight to be a part of their daily lives.

Let’s accept it, most Indian women love to embrace their saree-wearing heritage but constantly look for ways to reinvent it. So, what makes it so popular? Everyone suggests about the kind of fabric one should wear but no one talks about the different ways to drape a saree.

So, here is our complete guide that will answer the most frequently asked question – what are the different ways to drape a saree?

After all, a fashion-forward woman believes in breaking the cliche and making her own rules.

Different Styles of Wearing a Saree

Bengali style

This style of draping a saree is one of the easiest. It involves wide pleats and a double-wrapped pallu that is usually used to hold a key ring. Mostly handloom and cotton sarees are used for this style. This draping style has been popularised by fashion-centric celluloid sirens.

Watch this DIY video to master the art of Bengali saree draping style.

Marathi style

Not considered among the most preferred ones, it requires nine yards fabric instead of the usual six yard due to the intricate and complex draping. You can perfect this Maharashtrian look by pairing it with a bold nose-ring.

Want to know how to perfect the Marathi saree draping style at home, check out the video below:

Gujarati style

It is famously known as the siddha palla draping style. This style of draping covers the whole front bodice as the saree pallu comes right in the front to enhance the enigma.

Keen to learn the Gujarati style of draping, watch video below:

Tamilian style

This style also needs nine yards of saree similar to the Maharastrian version. It involves numerous tucks and complicated pleats. Mastering this draping style can be a cumbersome task but is high on comfort if worn correctly.

Check out the video to try out this traditional look.

Andhra style

Also known as Nivi style, the pleats in this draping style are passed through the legs and tucked at the back ensuring the free movement of legs.

Watch the video if you want to drape your saree in the most unique fashion and stand out from the crowd.

Butterfly style

In this style, the pallu is made very thin to make the naval and midriff visible. If your saree’s pallu is heavy and border is embellished, this style is definitely worth giving a try.

Here is a video on how to quickly learn the butterfly style of saree draping.

Mermaid style

This is best for getting the curvy effect on the hip areas. A close fitting hip and a flared bottom hem gives a slimming look to the wearer. So, team this Bollywood-diva inspired look with a heavy-embellished blouse.

This DIY tutorial video will surely make you fall in love with the mermaid style of draping a saree.

Mumtaaz style

It involves giving a narrow look by draping the saree tightly around the lower body. This retro-look popularized by Bollywood actress Mumtaz demands for a slow walk. Although, not a very comfortable style but it can make you look sensuous in no time.

Watch this video to look drop-dead gorgeous in no time.

Also Read: How to Look Slim in a Saree

So, have you been watching numerous Bollywood flicks just to admire the beauty of this amazing Indian ensemble?

Among the various latest fashion trends in India, this six yard piece of fabric best depicts the different facets of a woman.  So, this season nail these draping styles for creating a lasting impression.

Check out our fashion DIY section if you are curious to know about the hottest fashion trends in India and across the globe.