Nine days, nine hundred styles of cholis; that's the Navratri reveller's dilemma. The festival is just days away, but if you are too busy to shop, go through this guide to the hottest cholis in town
Nine days, nine hundred styles of Cholis; that's the Navratri reveller's dilemma. The festival is just days away, but if you are too busy to shop, go through this guide to the hottest cholis in town
The pocket-friendly choli
It's a shame that Navratri's on a month-end and many of your pockets must be almost empty by now. Opt for this sequined Lehriya Choli, available in several colours, which is high on bling but does not cost as much as the real bling.
At: Rabaran, Ramji Ashar School Building, Ghatkopar (E).
Call: 9821514785
Cost: Rs 350 onwards for kids to Rs 1,365 for a full set.
For the non-Choli look
Dancing for hours in a Chaniya Choli that weighs almost three kilos is not an easy task. Buy this kurta with machine-made Kutchi work covering the entire front and pair it with a pair of jeans or leggings if convenience means the world to you.
Cost:u00a0 Rs 1,085
At: Rabaran, Ramji Ashar School Building, Ghatkopar (E).
Call: 9821514785
For the designer wear freak
This golden-hued corset with gem danglers will surely make you stand out amongst the crowd of pain jane reds and blues.
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Cost: Rs 5,500 for the Choli.
At: De Hauz Khas, Birla Lane, Juhu.
Call: 9821140000
The airy open back Choli
If you love traditional embroidery but are not up for trailing the lanes of Bhuleshwar, Gurjar Kutir Udyog is a good substitute. They have a variety of borders, accessories such as beaded fringes, conches, jewellery and dupattas in authentic Gujarati styles. Go for this opened back Choli with traditional Rabari work over it.
Cost: Rs 3,650 for choli, Rs 12,000 upwards for the full set.
At: Gurjar Kutir Udyog, Laxmi Narayan Lane, Matunga (CR).
Call: 24010096
Best of both worlds
This cute choli in brocade Jamyavari silk has lovely danglers on the back and gives a mix of contemporary and traditional styles. It has an eye-catching flowy Ghaghra with it as well.
Cost: Rs 750 onwards for choli, Rs 3,200 for the full set.
At: Gurjar Kutir Udyog, Laxmi Narayan Lane, Matunga (CR).
Call: 24010096
Backless beauty
If you have a hot physique like Bipasha Basu, you can flaunt it in this flimsy-netted Choli, which has crystal work below the bust in the front and a netted see-through back with embroidery that looks like it's tattooed on your back. It comes with a layered mermaid-style bottom that will further enhance your curves. The store also customises Cholis if you are not confident of pulling off the transparent look.
At: Gunghat, Hanslaxmi Apartments, RRT road, Mulund (W).
Call:u00a0 25923399
Cost: Rs 10,200 for the full set
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