Mixing two distinct styles is also a part of mismatched fashion, says couture designer Aditi Lal.
Ever thought of teaming a polka dotted skirt with a bright floral blouse and completing the look with a pair of sneakers?
Mismatched fashion seems to be the in-thing and fashionistas seem to be trying it in all possible combinations.
Stylist and fashion coordinator Pooja Samparnika says that teaming a fuchsia pink bottom with an electric blue and black-striped shirt and a floral scarf, would have been unimaginable earlier but now fashion is about going wild and being young at heart.
“Even leopard print top with striped skirt is a great combination. Fashion is often a personal style statement but one should be careful about the combinations they try,” she says.
Matching designs and prints can sometimes be boring, which is where mismatched looks step in, says designer Shruti Sancheti. She points out that mismatched fashion has been around for a while now and experiments continue. “Fashion can be beautiful, minimalist or striking but never boring and this is where mismatched fashion stands out. A lot of thought has to go to make the elements fit in such a look,” she says.
Fashion is fun, believes Shruti. “Putting together things to create one look in an aesthetic manner is much-needed. I have worked with different textiles to create edgy combinations. I’ve blended elements like Chanderi work with print and small doses of detailing in velvet or suede. It is cool to step away from the conventional,” she says.
Apart from being suave, a mismatched look will also make heads turn, she adds.
Mixing two distinct styles is also a part of mismatched fashion, says couture designer Aditi Lal.
“Be it colours or fabrics, there is a lot involved in mismatched fashion. It gives the person the option to wear an outfit in several ways. I’ve created different looks like ethnic bright-coloured capes with brocade paired with ripped jeans, which works great. They can also be worn as separates,” she says.
She adds that looks like white shirts with elaborate ‘lehengas’ are another trending mismatch style. “Though it gives an impression of varied elements coming together, not everyone can carry the look with equal charm. It depends on the person’s personality too,” she adds.
However, fashionistas also point out that this trend can fall flat if one goes overboard.
Designer Shammy Choraria says, “From prints to colours, when different elements are brought together there needs to be a common component that makes the ensemble work.”
People are matching hues in blues, pinks and yellows and Shammy points out that either the cut or the styles of the separates should match.
“One of the most popular combinations are black or dark coloured stripes teamed with polka dot separates. Here, the colour forms the base of the look,” she says.
Talking about a recent mismatched design that she created, Shammy says, “I designed a tie-dye top with a printed geometrical pattern bottom recently. They both have hints of blue and flair in them. In fact, people are also seen sporting mismatched footwear and makeup. From two-shaded lipstick and separate eye shadows, fashionistas are seen experimenting a lot with this trend,” she adds.