Colour plays an important role when it comes to choosing your attire. Here are some basic rules:

~ A colour for every occasion

Pick a colour that suits the occasion, says Bhavi.

For a formal occasion, stick to earthy colours like browns, beiges and greens if you decide to go in for Indian formals.

For Western formals, opt for colours like grey, white, beige, etc.

A casual affair? Then go for brighter hues like dark pink, mauve, deep red, electric blue, etc.

If the function/ event is held during the day, go for lighter shades. Choose darker colours if you are attending a function/ event/ party that will be held at night.

~ Get into your skin

Analyse what colours go best with your complexion.

Men with darker complexions and hair look better in clear and rich colours. Fashion designer Meera Mittal suggests black, chocolate brown, rust, olive, navy, tan (sand) and dark beige, to name a few.

If you have a lighter complexion, you can carry off any colour.

However, darker colour tones would suit a fair complexion the best.

Next, let's dress up for the occasion.