Dress like Student Of The Year

In 1995 Amy Heckerling gave us Clueless aka the film that made us gasp in awe every time rich kid Cher Alicia Silverstone flipped her hair and strutted her way through school in plaid Two decades later it is safe to say that the moviersquos costumes were as iconic as its storyline Even with its unrealistic plot and the incessant buzz around it it is hard to predict if Karan Johars Student of the Year series will become a cult classic As the sequel releases next week in the true spirit of the film we get experts to decode the backtoschool look that will always be a classicPlay dress upEven though the look is relatively easy to pull off theres plenty of scopes to get it dead wrong You dont want to look like a 14yearold at a kiddie party An overload of plastic accessories can easily give you that appearance stylist Sabina Halder cautions Given the hot weather Halder recommends a slew of elements that one can incorporate into their outfit to bring in the school vibe mdash including hoodies cropped or fulllength tracks sneakers boxy Tshirts jersey shorts calf socks or suspenders and of course generous amounts of plaid a shirt jacket or highwaist bottoms This look tends to be more tomboyish than androgynous And in summer you must opt for loose clothing to be comfortable But the rule is to stick to one or two of these elements at the most or else you will overdo it she saysMerry poplins Heading to a party Pick a flared boxy dress and layer it with a loose poplin shirt that you can tie Pair it with espadrilles or trainers and wear a headscarf Men could also tuck their tie inside the shirt Opt for solid colours Neon is in vogueSuave and formal Plaid pleated highwaist skirts are a great option for women while men can wear plaid trousers coupled with suspenders mdash these work well if you want to appear taller Men should avoid lowwaist denims and show off more of their anklePut the bling onFor jewellery designer Shaheen Abbas style is subjective but some things never go out of vogue mdash like hoops Whether youre in your teens 20s or 30s therersquos no right or wrong with them It helps you achieve instant glam she saysShaheen AbbasRight size right time If yoursquore going out for a party try oversized hoops which make you look sexy For brunch lunch or a day in college small to mediumsized hoops will suffice Threaded hoops also work for these occasions and arenrsquot in your faceHand model Stack a set of bracelets or rings together Men can opt for a more macho version of the same Also choose belt bags that will free up your handAnanya Panday pulls off the no makeup lookPersonal touch Neck pieces carrying your initials add a nice touch to the overall backtoschool lookNo makeup makeupPerhaps a more realistic element in SOTY 2 is its relaxed makeup look which makeup artiste Ojas Rajani says calls for a pink and peaches theme Keeping in mind the fact that young people may not have the time for professional makeup I would highly recommend lip stains a longwear alternative to lipsticks as well as cheek stains that give a dewy look with its balmlike texture This is also suitable for people with acne as you avoid layers of makeup Rajani tells usLose the weight Avoid foundation and choose a tinted moisturiser or sunscreen instead If you have Rosacea an oily Tzone or face use a mattifying powder For the eyes just pick a turquoise or blue kajal or jet black volumnising mascaraAnushka Sharma in oversized hoopsDo it yourself On a budget Use beetroot juice as a lip and cheek stain Itrsquos longlasting Go wavy with the hair When itrsquos slightly wet use scrunchies to tie it up in sections and then remove it when itrsquos dry so you get the effect sans styling products Men can try the slickback hairstyle which is achieved by wetting the hair occasionally But if you donrsquot wish to wash your hair often use dry shampooCatch up on all the latest Mumbai news crime news current affairs and also a complete guide on Mumbai from food to things to do and events across the city here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates