Must-Haves for the year!

2015 has been an incredible year for all of us who love fashion! Marking the onset of making bold statements, 2016 will see a range of new age prints, blending of traditional fabrics with modern techniques.Here are some of the must-haves in your wardrobe for 2016!

- Festive fusion: Yes, we are talking about stunning floor length Anarkalis! Looks like a gown, has gorgeous ethnic prints and definitely makes you feel like a princess! These Anarkalis have been in trend from 2015 and we are sure it is here to stay. These can be worn to any occasion, be it a day time office event or a birthday party in the evening.

                     

- Everlasting Sarees: A women’s wardrobe is never complete without sarees. Here at Pothys, we try incorporating the latest trends into our beautiful sarees. Stone work, a current favorite for this year is constantly being made better and better with a wide range of design and color options.

                                                    

- Soft silks: Comfortable sarees that can be easily draped is always in trend! This is the go to option for different age groups. Pair your soft silk sarees with stunning designer blouses to take it to a whole new level! 

                    

- Contemporary Lehengas: Lehengas are royal, luxurious, gorgeous, and can be worn at numerous occasions. Floral prints have been taking over this season. There are a variety of floral prints and colors that one can choose from. Floral prints are a must have in your wardrobe this 2016!

                   

- Graceful Chudhidhars: This season, simple and classy chudhidhars are going to be among the most preferred! They are comfortable, classy and lend you a very elegant look. Try different length and pattern options to make sure you look absolute best this 2016.

                                                   

- Ethnic Accessories: Days are gone when women tried to go light on jewellery. Heavy neck-pieces, danglers, jhumkas, bold rings and bangles are in trend this year. Accessories are the best to complete any look! Not just the contemporary accessories, but ethnic ones too have a wide range of options too!

                        

If you would like to be updated on the current trends for 2016, do follow our blog! To own these gorgeous clothes in your wardrobe, visit our stores or log in to www.pothys.com

The Art of Wearing a Saree

Draping a saree is definitely an art. Before you start draping a saree, keep in mind that you must be comfortable wearing it. If you want perfection, practice is the key. Saree Draping requires skill building and practice both. Play with different style drapes and you will master it soon. Most of us consider it to be a very difficult task but here are some tips to make sure your saree is draped very well.

1. Always use many small pins, be it gold or silver color pins (depending on the saree). Small pins make sure to hold your saree and avoid big pins because they tear your saree.

2. For an office look, pinup your pallu as it’s bound to be more comfortable and easily manageable. It also gives a smarter look. For a party look, you can just leave your pallu loose. 

3. There are many other ways in which a saree can be draped. But before you pick one style make sure you take into consideration the fabric of the saree, your body type and the event.

4. Petticoat: Make sure your petticoat matches your saree and it’s a perfect fit for you. Ensure it is not too flared and is tied properly. The length of the petticoat also makes a difference because if it is shorter, your legs will be visible and it might look odd.

5. Women who are on a heavier side go for fabrics such as Georgette, Chiffon, and Soft Silk because these will stick to the body and help you look thin. In case of silk sarees, go for Mysore silk, Chanderi silk, Silk Cotton as they are not too voluminous and heavy.

6. Slim women can purchase heavier and stiffer fabrics such as Silk, Cotton, Tussar, Tissue, etc. because these will add some extra volume to your body. If you are slim and tall you can try thick borders and bold prints.

7. If you are short, then go for small borders, simple prints and dark colors. You should avoid sarees with big borders as they make you look shorter.

8. Silk, Tissue, Tussar, Organza and Cotton sarees are very difficult to handle. Make sure it is ironed properly, or else they will look very untidy no matter how you drape it.

9. Keep your heel size in consideration before you start draping your saree. 

To find sarees in a wide range of fabrics and designs you can visit our store or log in to www.pothys.com

Planning a Monsoon Wedding

Planning a monsoon wedding

Monsoon weddings can be plenty of fun and a perfect romantic setting for your wedding.  But there are some things that need to be planned out in advance so that there are no hassles in the last minute. 

The Theme for Monsoon Weddings: 

You can use rain as the theme for the wedding and go for a venue that will look perfect for the same. Bright colored drapes and simple floral arrangements will add vibrancy to the otherwise gloomy weather. Using crystals and colorful umbrellas will make your wedding super fun and romantic. Go for classic monsoon songs at the reception. A photo booth can also be arranged. 

Venue:  Your choice of venue for a monsoon wedding is the most important. A monsoon wedding should always be an indoor affair to avoid surprise showers. If you prefer an outdoor wedding then go for waterproof tents. You can also go for venues with big windows as it would make a gorgeous backdrop. Choose a large banquet hall because people enter with footwear marks, leading to soaked entry points. 

Fashion Tips for Monsoon Weddings:

• Brides should skip wearing heavy embroidery, velvet, brocade and fabrics that are heavy. Instead go for chiffon, georgette, tissue, net and crepe. These fabrics are softer and even if you have to make a quick run you can avoid getting caught in the rain.

• Grooms avoid heavy sherwanis and opt for simple designs in light weight fabrics. Make sure your blazers are not too heavy. 

• Experiment with color if you are having a monsoon wedding. Bright colors and neon shades will look vibrant and suit the dull weather. 

• Jewelry: Choose traditional jewelry for the wedding and western ones for other functions. Diamonds, white stones are perfect for a monsoon wedding. They shine in the rain and give a lovely look!

• Go for simple footwear so that you get the grip even if the floor is wet.  You won’t have to worry about your high heels getting ruined especially if you have an outdoor wedding. Make sure you wear your heels just before you go up on the stage and not before that.

To find some gorgeous lightweight clothing for your wedding you can visit our store or log in to www.pothys.com! 

Trendy Kurta Neck Patterns

The very ethnic Salwar Kameez is a reflection of elegance, simplicity and comfort. As with all clothes it is very important to take your body type into consideration while picking the design. While deciding the neck design, the shape of your face and the body type plays an important role. 

There are a lot of ways in which you can stitch your kurta neck designs. Here are some for you!

1. Halter Neckline: The halter neck-line starts of two triangular points of fabric that run from the chest to the back of the neck where it is fastened with the help of straps. For women who are skinny or who have an hourglass figure this neck design would be perfect.   A halter neck salwar kameez design will expose the back entirely so make sure you find the right fit.

2. Boat Neckline:  Made to highlight your collarbones, these necklines look absolutely classy.  These necklines are the best because it’s compatible with almost all body types. If you have a petite frame your collarbones would be one best feature that can be showed off in this neckline.

3. U neck or Scoop Neck: These necklines go with any type of fabric. That’s one of the reasons why this is very popular. Deep U- necklines is best meant for women with small bust line. It’s a perfect neckline for when you want to accessorize a lot.

4. V- neckline: V necklines tend to make you look slimmer. Women with broader frame can totally go for this! 

5. Closed Neckline: This neck design has been trending the last few years. This neckline is not recommended for women with a heavy bust. If you want to look stunning in a crowd without any distractions then this is the perfect way to go about it! 

To shop for our gorgeous unstitched chudidhar sets, you can visit one of our stores or log on to www.pothys.com

Pick a look!

Pick a look! by pothys featuring Red lehenga and Parampara Pattu saree.

Pothys Two day Unmissable sale in London!

Pothys is spreading the magic of Indian ethnic wear in London!

Pothys will be present in London for a two day sale cum exhibition in London. This event is slated to happen on October 4th and 5th in Hilton Wembly hotel, London. Pothys, the South Indian textile giant of 90 years, will be present in London for the first time to display their collections. Pothys will be showcasing over 1000 handpicked Kancheepuram silk sarees, Vastrakala silk sarees, Designer wear, Lehenga cholly, Anarkalis and much more in this 2 day sale. Pothys is well known for its traditionally inspired designs and motifs on their sarees and ethnic wears in South India.

This exhibition cum sale is organized by TAMIL HINDU WEDDINGS. Registration is not required to visit this exhibition and there is no entry fee. London being the place where Indians are the largest foreign – born group, this exhibition featuring Ethnic Indian outfits will be a great hit among them. The visitors will love getting the physical look and feel of Pothys’s latest collection of Indian ethnic wear. The magic of shopping along the streets of Chennai will be recreated by Pothys in London.

For the Bride and the Bridesmaid...

The Bride and the Bridesmaid collection from Pothys 
Dress up your Bridesmaid in matching Lehenga Cholly that goes perfectly with your Bridal saree  .