TAKE IT EASY THIS SUMMER

Free-flowing bottom wear with an emphasis on comfort will be the hottest coolant this season. PT reports  

APAIR of blue denims has a special place in our wardrobes. But during summers, these ‘hot’ denims take a backseat, and are replaced by some cool bottom wear. From dhotis, flared pants, cropped pants, carrot pants to pleated shorts, skirt-like shorts, and lungi pants, designers offer all kinds of options for looking and feeling cool during summer season.

Designer Purvi Doshi believes that summer is the time to wear free-flowing garments, which also help beat the heat. She says, “Bottom wear in summers include shorts in German cottons, calf length linen pants, ijaar pants and patiala salwars in breezy voiles and cottons. Long skirts with floral prints are also an option to look forward to. It’s more about fun dressing, playing with a lot of ruffles and frills.” For a chic summer look, she recommends a white linen ruffled shirt with a pair of haute pants in icy cool colours. Those looking for something Indian can wear a smart Kalidar kurta in linen and mulmul with ijar pants, and complete the look with stoles and scarves. Designer Riyaz Gangji adds, “Capris, hot pyjamas and short dhotis are making it big this summer. Wear them in Bhagalpur cotton or Egyptians cottons for a cool feel.” The season is all about having fun with a touch of classic sophistication. Designer Atithi Gupta vouches for slouchy trousers. She adds, “It’s the official return of flare pants with wide, loose legs. Also, keeping your b o t t o m p i e c e s higher up is still the ‘in’ look.” Agrees designer Pallavi Mohan, “The season is inspired by the 80’s look. The flared pants, cropped or capri pants and the famous carrot pants are the hottest trends this summer. Cotton or linen shorts and skirts in white or pastel colours are ideal for this season. Peasant tops, baby doll tops and the alltime favorite summer T-shirts can be teamed up with denim shorts and skirts. The best and simplest way to wear carrot pants is to combine them with highheeled shoes or sandals, a printed T-shirt and a blazer or a vintage shirt.” Designer Abdul Halder suggests, “Pleated shorts, skirt-like shorts, lungi pants, harem pants and loose linen pants in warm colours are ideal for lazy lounging.”

The look is androgynous this season. There is a masculine touch and that’s why pants are a big trend, feels designer Sabah Khan. She says, “Dhoti pants in cottons, mulls, linens splashed with bright colours and loud prints are in this season. Pyjama style pants are going to be a big trend. The colour palette ranges from wine and honeysuckle, to citrus lime, citrus yellow, bright yellow, tangerine, beiges and earthy tones.” She adds, “For a pear-shaped body, the dhoti pant which will be big this season needs to be less voluminous. For a bananashaped body, immense volume can be added. Plus size women can wear a dark solid colour dhoti pant with controlled volume.”
Summer is a season of diversity. As designer Priyadarshini Rao concludes, “Easy effortless styles dominate this season.” Now, that is something many fashion-conscious persons would like a lot.