Female chefs heading kitchens at city restaurants is a rare sight. And then there is this elusive group that aces it with culinary innovations, and knows how to put their best foot forward when not dressed in their chef's whites. Be it for a bestie's birthday party post work or a red carpet event that honours their contribution to the food industry, these female bosses bring their A-game, both inside and outside the kitchen. Check out how chefs Pooja Dhingra, Sarah Todd, Amninder Sandhu, Husna Jumani and Monaz Irani stay fashionable always.

Husna Jumani, pastry chef, The Clearing House
I have always lived in Bandra and the vibe here is so casual that I mostly see people walk around in their gym clothes. But I remember this one occasion when I landed up at a party in my sweatpants as I just didn't find the time to change! That's when I decided to plan my wardrobe for my night-outs after work, and I started applying basic make-up to look presentable," reveals Husna Jumani, 25, the pastry chef at SoBo's The Clearing House. While the chef prefers high-street brands for her basics, she loves browsing through the racks in small boutiques in Bandra. "I often shop at small stores such as Cherry Fig and Fusspot in Bandra. They stock everything from footwear, bags and clothes, so you save time. Plus they stock individual pieces which you won't see elsewhere in the city," Jumani says.