https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-desi-warrior-princess Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 22:54:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-desi-warrior-princess#post-985239 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 18:04:49 +0000 ElleH 985239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Manidipa I'm off to England tomorrow so that will have to wait until I return.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-desi-warrior-princess#post-984692 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 04:55:45 +0000 Adelfa 984692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have wanted an outfit like this for 40 years.... hope it's not offensive because I'm going to get one! I'll go with the Manidipa heartwarming idea. Una, I think it's so cool you were able to wear the same thing both to work and to the party! Very clever, very attractive! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-desi-warrior-princess#post-984675 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 04:14:51 +0000 Jaime 984675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I love it dated or not! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-desi-warrior-princess#post-984606 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 02:52:58 +0000 elpgal 984606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nicely done. Not outdated at all. Like Mani, I find this particular style of kurta very classic and elegant. This is what I would call 'fluid' fit for Indian clothing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-desi-warrior-princess#post-984397 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 23:49:18 +0000 ManidipaM 984397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elle, just wanted to chime in to say it depends what you have. Classics don't date around here and old-fashioned is also always in! Also, I'd argue the reverse is more true of our attitude---it's heartwarming to see someone 'foreign' embrace our culture down to the skin! </p> <p>It's only costume if it is very Bollywood, or you wear wedding-ready bling to work or a lehenga for grocery shopping.</p> <p>I wonder if we might see some of it? Pretty please, with gold glitter and silver foil on top? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-desi-warrior-princess#post-984390 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 23:45:15 +0000 Anonymous 984390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mani, your post is awesome. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-desi-warrior-princess#post-984389 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 23:43:27 +0000 ManidipaM 984389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chak de...! Not dated, just a lot more sedately classic than you are used to except the loosey-goosey fit and decidedly urban colour already modernizes it a good bit.</p> <p>Ramya's right that the current looks are typically more fit and flare. But that said a classic cut is, well, classic. And as with what we call 'westernwear' here (hint: not involving blue jeans, gallon hats or spurs...necessarily), these days anything goes as long as you hv some sort of of-the-moment reference---like Sona's suggestion of cobalt leggings.</p> <p>I actually wouldn't tailor it for a neater waist because that is more classic, really. And you need room to kick ass...or board a moving bus! What I would do is emphasise the modern palette of colours and fabrics---so if not cobalt, neon or acid green or leather or silver. And drape the dupatta front to back or doubled up into a more scarf-like look or if length permits, wear on one shoulder only to, um, flow like Trinity. Or heck even knot to a side at the waist in 'active' mode... You could even play with other colours again...that grey is SO GREAT for going with almost anything.</p> <p>Meanwhile, you're a sedate princess taking the urban grit mixed in the mehendi in her stride... </p> <p>Did you add jewellery for later? If not, wouldn't that draw comments along with the grey-black palette? (Just curious because of course there would be no end to it here)</p> <p>I love seeing you in desi warrior mode, though. Wish it made sense (or weather!) to wear it more often on an average working day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-desi-warrior-princess#post-984186 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 20:10:55 +0000 ramya 984186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ik the trend now is for it to be more fitted. Or almost flowy.it's important for your waist to be defined. Next is the skeeves. Sleeves need to be fitted too. Maybe this are the reasons una felt so </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-desi-warrior-princess#post-984175 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 20:03:20 +0000 Thistle 984175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>great color!&nbsp; Would not know it is out of date :)&nbsp; Hope you have a fab time at the party! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-desi-warrior-princess#post-984125 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 19:17:26 +0000 ElleH 984125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it. Great colour. I wouldn't know it was out of date because all Salwar Kameez, Kurtas &amp; pants or whatever they are called &amp; Saris too, look the same to me. I am thinking of purging all of my Indian clothing because it is probably all out of date &amp; because I read that Indians are offended by Western women in Indian clothing, as if we are playing dress up in a costume. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-desi-warrior-princess#post-984115 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 19:04:06 +0000 rachylou 984115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG. That <i>is </i>Desi Warrior Princess. That's pure brilliance. We need, like, an army of you and a fourth Matrix movie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-desi-warrior-princess#post-984094 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 18:35:38 +0000 ironkurtin 984094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would love to hear how it is out of date.&nbsp; It looks like a nice tunic to me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-desi-warrior-princess#post-984088 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 18:31:16 +0000 ramya 984088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would have never thought cobalt. Great suggestion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-desi-warrior-princess#post-984074 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 18:18:30 +0000 amiable 984074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the color! &nbsp;And I love good Indian garb - YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-desi-warrior-princess#post-984052 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 18:00:54 +0000 Krista 984052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this, Una, especially the colours. Can I ask what makes it dated? Is it based on the suggestions that Sona offered? I'm just curious because I think it's fine! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-desi-warrior-princess#post-983968 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 17:08:06 +0000 Anonymous 983968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Its lovely! Great suggestions from Sona too. Still looks true to your UWP persona. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-desi-warrior-princess#post-983940 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 16:49:29 +0000 Mona 983940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sona has made some great suggestions! Enjoy the mehndi party. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-desi-warrior-princess#post-983939 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 16:49:27 +0000 rae 983939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Who cares if it is out of date when you look that fab?? Who knew your Indian garb could be UWP...&nbsp;</p> <p>Oh, and you don't owe us anything! You are a busy lady these days! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-desi-warrior-princess#post-983937 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 16:47:16 +0000 Anonymous 983937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks a little big too! Great look on you though, you should wear things like this more often! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-desi-warrior-princess#post-983932 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 16:45:15 +0000 Sona 983932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>you need to have it altered- too loose on skinny you. The next time I would also suggest a white or cobalt leggings and colorful scarf to liven it up for a mehendi ( henna) party! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-desi-warrior-princess#post-983927 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 16:38:51 +0000 Kristin L 983927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would have never guess it was dated. It looks great on you.&nbsp;Have fun at the party! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-desi-warrior-princess#post-983926 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 16:37:44 +0000 MsMary 983926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-desi-warrior-princess#post-983924 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 16:36:07 +0000 donnat 983924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks very nice. Frankly, I would never know that it is out of date. It looks very classic to my eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-desi-warrior-princess#post-983918 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 16:29:05 +0000 Transcona Shannon 983918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks lovely and that shade of bluey-grey is gorgeous on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-desi-warrior-princess#post-983916 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 16:28:16 +0000 Ornella 983916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-desi-warrior-princess#post-983908 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 16:18:21 +0000 catgirl 983908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>* </p>