Monsoon style tips: Fold it right in the rains

You love them you hate them but you canrsquot ignore them The rains are here With pitterpatter raindrops falling on your head itrsquos time to pack away those stilettos leather shoes transparent tops and pastelcoloured shirts Out come those waterproof sandals capris and colourful umbrellas But if you thought that rains are synonymous with dull and boring outfits and accessories then you are mistaken All you need to do is jazz up your existing wardrobe by cutting folding and colouring your outfits with eacutelan Herersquos how you can do itMumbai monsoon special Reign in the rainsCollege student Rashmi Chandnani makes a style statement with multicoloured accessories and a pink umbrella hair styling by Lekha Shah PicsSameer MarkandeGoodbye mud marksAll of us at some point or the other have reached schoolcollege or office flaunting those notsowelcome splash marks thanks to racing vehicles on potholeridden roads Folding our jeans and Tshirts seem to be the only option but how can you make the simple fold look interestingldquoTry to make the folded part look attractive by painting it or buying a pair of pants or capris which has a printed lining inside Also printed cuffs add more character to shirtsrdquo says designer Richa JaiswalCollege student Jamshid Tamboli layers a Tshirt with a shirt teams it up with shorts and chappals for a day out in the rainldquoMen could experiment with folding one side higher or lower than the other like pop star Pharell Williams of Happy fame Team it up with a Tshirt with rolled sleeves and slip in a pair of closed croc shoes to give yourself a different lookrdquo advises Krushika Thosani client head at Anita DongreIf you are in the mood to add some colour then use bright accessories ldquoYou can attach colourful safety pins to the fold or slash your sleeves into two halves and tuck in bright safety pins They not only look different but also add a quirky touch to your attirerdquo elaborates JaiswalWomen could go a step further and add some stickers in vibrant hues to the folded part of their outfits for a funky look Slip in a brightcoloured top and funky waterproof chappals and you are ready for a day out in the rainRecycle it throughIf you arenrsquot the kind who invests in a new wardrobe every season then recycling may introduce you to a whole new worldldquoThere are so many ways through which you can put your existing clothes to good use For instance layering is a good option Take an old tank top cut it till your waist and wear it over another top You could also cut an old long jersey top to make a crop top and use the remaining cloth as a headband or a bandanardquo suggests JaiswalFold your jeans a few inches above your ankle or experiment with uneven folding to save yourself from the splash marksSince the weather is gloomy it becomes important to go in for bright shades Colour blocking has been in fashion for quite some time and could be used during monsoon as well ldquoA brightcoloured spaghetti top and a pair of leggings teamed up with a vibrant jacket works wellrdquo says Thosani Men could also flaunt a layered look by teaming an old printed Tshirt with a shirt ldquoYou can wear an old Tshirt underneath a coloured shirt It instantly transforms a dull look to a peppy onerdquo says Riaan George a fashion blogger and a grooming specialistWith the onset of monsoon cutting your old jeans and making capris or shorts out of them will never disappoint you Itrsquos easy and comes in handy if you plan to use the public transport or walk on the street ldquoYou could also cut your formal pants to twothree inches above your ankle and team them up with closed waterproof shoes Your look will be as good as newrdquo says GeorgeWomen can also put their denims to optimum use by making spaghettis and tube tops out of worn out or torn jeans If you want to go the funky way add diamante stickers or badges all over and flaunt an edgy lookAs the rain bring in relief from the scorching sun add a dash of colour to your wardrobe and make heads turn