Looking for some ideas to freshen up your wardrobe with some staple basics ? We’re here with a solution to your dilemma.

Styling is an exercise that is like a personal ode to the creative streak in yourself. It allows you to experiment with what might otherwise seem like plain, basic everyday wear, and elevate it to trendy fashion and a chance at self-expression. This monsoon, invest in some basics like dresses, jumpsuits, playsuits, shirts, t-shirts, tops, jeans and sandals, and mix and match them according to your creative energies.

5 Ways to style basics
Monsoon is here, and so is monsoon fashion. Give your wardrobe a makeover and indulge yourself with the latest trends in basics, available at Iconic India. Shop dresses, jumpsuits, playsuits, shirts, t-shirts, tops, jeans and comfortable sandals for women in India from luxury brands like Gant, Elle, Kendall + Kylie and bugatti. Click here to start shopping.

We’ve sorted through a maze of wardrobe selections and made a list of 5 easy ways to style basics this monsoon season! Invest in these and you will never find yourself second-guessing your outfits this monsoon.
Wear appropriate footwear
Choosing appropriate footwear is crucial for monsoons. Appropriate footwear will be waterproof/ non-water absorbent, have good grip, and preferably open-toed or strappy for the purposes of easy wearing, and quick drying. The collection of bugatti sandals, available on Iconic India’s website is fresh, appropriate and can be easily styled with any monsoon wear. These bugatti brown thong sandals feature an impressive animal print and have a TOR outsole that guarantees weather resistance and durability.

Leather is tricky as it is water absorbent and might take a little longer to dry in case submerged in too much water. But its open-toed design prevents any kind of bacterial infection making it perfect for days that you don’t have too heavy downpours.

bugatti also has an impressive collection of synthetic sandals in two options: solid red and animal print. They are lightweight and have an EVA outsole with a ‘high-tech soft fit memory foam footbed’ that promises shock absorption. This is a perfect choice if you enjoy walking long distances. The synthetic material and the insole will give you comfort and a pain-free experience. It also has an elastic gusset back strap makes it easy to wear.

Choose loose shirts, tops and dresses over bodycon, tight-fitting clothes
Everyone gets caught in the rain without an umbrella at some point in their lives. You can’t necessarily prevent it, but you can prepare for it. One way is to dress in loose-fitting shirts, tops and dresses in the monsoon. This allows comfort, while also ensuring that you don’t develop rashes or allergies from wet clothes clinging to your body.

Kendall+Kylie offer a wide range of loose-fit, solid, round-neck t-shirts that are perfect for the monsoon, like this cropped t-shirt. It has short sleeves, is 100% cotton and can be easily paired with any shorts, skirts or cropped trousers. It can even be worn underneath strap dresses. If you want a peppier colour, it is also available in pink. If you want something more vibrant, and eye-catchy to match the rainy day energy of an evening city, this multi-printed t-shirt is also perfect.

Gant too has a range of suitable clothes like this solid mandarin collar shirt. It is 100% viscose, easy to dry and comfortable to wear. The solid black colour also gives it a classic look. Another option from Gant is another classic black solid round neck top. This top made from a lightweight viscose blend is elegant and comfortable. It has a keyhole buttoning at the back, breezy puff sleeves, and intricate smocked cuffs, and can be easily styled with cropped trousers or skirts.

Keep em’ short: Cropped Jeans, Jumpsuits and Playsuits
Monsoon is characterized by runoff and waterlogging. Full-length clothes are a no-no. It’s best to instead choose short or cropped pants, jeans, jumpsuits and playsuits.

Kendall+Kylie’s range of shorts is perfect for a day out on a rainy day, especially this pair of Multi Printed Skinny Fit Shorts and this pink printed fit shorts! Another product is Kendall and Kylie’s Blue Solid Square neck Jumpsuit is a dream. With its fitted bodice and mom-cut shorts, it is a combination of stylish and comfortable. The highlight however is the five functional pockets! Clothes with pockets are the best, aren’t they? And what’s more, this can easily be styled with the solid loose-fitted t-shirts we listed earlier.

Elle’s range of playsuits is fun, cute and available in versatile prints, colours and designs. Their Multi Printed Relaxed Fit Playsuit is a vibrant blue with pockets! Again, what can beat good pockets? Their yellow striped playsuit and navy blue playsuit, each unique in their neck and sleeve designs are fashionable and chic and perfect for a rainy day brunch. Elle’s collection of relaxed-fit jeans is also a good investment. Not just for monsoons, but all seasons. The jeans are high-rise and cropped. The relaxed fit makes it comfy to wear daily.

Invest in monsoon-friendly fabrics
Monsoon brings with them the challenge of drying clothes and the risk of developing skin conditions or falling ill from wearing wet clothes. It’s time to invest in fabrics that are light and will dry up quickly, making your lives easier and safer. The best fabrics for monsoon are cotton, viscose, rayon and polyester.

This loose-fitted polyester black dress from Kendall+Kylie is an elegant, chic product that could spruce up any wardrobe this monsoon. The polyester fabric, short length, and breezy design make it perfect for a romantic rainy day date, don’t you think? Yet another dress is Elle’s Cotton Schiffli Dress With Yoke Detail. It is charming, exudes positive vibes, and is pleasant to the eyes.

Colour, colour, colour!
Monsoon brings energy so infectious that it makes everything come alive. Vibrant colours are a way to match the energy. Furthermore, solids do not become ‘see-through’ when they get soaked. So on days that you are unsure about the downpour, choosing a solid colour will be wise. Elle’s yellow halter neck top is enchanting and cutesy. Similarly, Gant’s Pink Solid Shirt is striking and has the right pop of colour.

Monsoon Ready
Whether you are a hopeless romantic who is captivated by the rains or a sophisticated woman who despises the downpour, styling your basics is the simplest and most practical way to usher in monsoon fashion. The curated list is a guide to preparing for the inevitable change. All the products listed here are available for purchase on Iconic India, an online shopping platform that provides you with access to luxurious branded authentic products.