What probably keeps fashion such an interesting focal point is the various perspectives that keep adding to it. Fashion has never been about pinpointed genders and biases, it has always been a constant cyclic process of evolution and who better than Bollywood’s fashion maven – Sonam Kapoor Ahuja to serve goals, inspiration, and lessons on the same.
Fashion saw a revolutionizing uprise with Sonam Kapoor Ahuja coming to the spotlight and veering her way into making it more of a movement. Not just restricting it to clothes, but also defining the many boundaries it is meant to unshackle. From her baggy silhouettes to slouchy fits, blurring the lines of what gender-fluid means whilst you have fun with fashion has been just the tip of the iceberg of what Sonam Kapoor Ahuja has unveiled in the world of fashion. On her birthday, here's looking back at how the Diva not only explored styles but experimented with the risks that came with it.
Here's a roundup of our favourite looks served by Sonam that makes us want to embrace this trend with open arms:
The Peplum Appeal
Though it might come across as a more feminine silhouette to flaunt, Sonam Kapoor upped the glam quotient with a combination that stood for one of the chicest outfits she’s sported. Known to always have a vintage edge to her discreetly crafted styling efforts – Sonam Kapoor went for a classic all-black monochrome look. The sharp aspect of the outfits was such – that the buttoned-up tailored shirt featured a modern twist of a peplum silhouette around the waistline, giving it a look of a cinched waistline. She paired it up with a matching skirt with a flared silhouette to complement it. Keeping it minimal but eye-catching, she rounded off her look with a comfy pair of leather boots, minimal hairstyling, and makeup, leaving the experimental look to do all the talking.
Contemporary Twist with Dhoti-Kurta
Gone are the days when women’s ethnic wardrobe was confined to only having sarees and heavily embellished suits. Go light but crafty with a modern twist. That seems to be the styling mantra and doing full justice to the look was Sonam Kapoor Ahuja as she graced a new collection drop of an ace designer while sporting a contemporary styled dhoti-kurta. Sonam Kapoor anyway made a splashing entry as she opted for menswear and shed new limelight on how to add a traditionally masculine touch to wedding ensembles. She wore a gorgeous ivory-hued bandhgala kurta enhanced with a textured fabric and paired with matching dhoti pants. The colour was a big win-win with the luxurious appeal of shades like beige, champagne, and ivory amping up its classy vibe. The kurta also featured Mandarin Collars and the dhoti pants were as comfy as it gets with their flowy silhouette. Leave it to Sonam to always wear statement jewels – the gorgeous golden choker, matching earrings, statement rings, and a bracelet made this androgynous look one for fashion enthusiasts.
Suit Up!
Risky but fashionable, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja stunned this time in a perfectly tailored tuxedo. The cutesy bowtie made all the difference. Attitude is everything when you’re being a trailblazer and making fashion the anvil you forge your facts with. Making yet another classy case of genderless fashion – Sonam’s three-piece tailored tuxedo was a big win at an event in Mumbai she had attended a couple of years ago. She was seen wearing a matching waistcoat over a classic crisp white shirt and then completed it with a black blazer and matching trousers. Never without her enviable jewels, she rounded off her look with a statement golden watch and golden earrings. The poker straight hair added a sharper touch to the whole get-up, while the smokey eyes were the glamorous side to go with it.
Baggy Fits
What did we say at the very start? When it comes to Sonam, you can always see her highlighting her love for vintage fashion. Sticking to her diverse style picks, this time she stunned in a tan-brown outfit right out of the ’70s-'80s lookbook. Though one would see it as the recently revived trend of pantsuits, the baggy silhouette of the style donned by Sonam gave a vibe of more of an era gone by. The details of this androgynous number were as follows – she layered a crisp blue shirt with a brown collared jacket that also featured full sleeves, giving it a formal touch. She paired it with a matching pair of pants, however, it had a rather exaggerated hemline to go with it and front slits to add a little feminine touch to it. The oversized blazer makes the whole fit look extremely comfy. Going for something unexpected, she went for bushy curls and statement hoop earrings, making heads turn every step of the way.
Sharp Cuts, Tailored Fits
Even when she keeps it simple, she pretty much trends on the fashion landscape at any given point. Going for a geeky look this time, Sonam stayed true to her love for structured fits and sharp silhouettes as she sported an off-white bandhgala shirt that looked fashionable, in a geeky sort of a way. The bandhgala style of the shirt further featured a closed-neck silhouette and full sleeves. It had another layer of fabric falling over it to give it a more dramatic flair. She had to match fitted pants to go with the OTT top. Rounding off her look with statement golden hoops, a pair of geeky glasses, mid-parted hair, and a book in hand – Sonam Kapoor made nerdy look chic, and that’s Sonam Kapoor for you!
Streetwear Ready
Solid colours are a constant in Sonam’s wardrobes. Other than her love for sharp cuts and lines, flowy and comfy silhouettes – going for monochrome colours or colour-blocking has also been a top choice by the Diva quite often. This time she went for a pantsuit yet again emanating the perfect boss lady vibes. This mint-green suit was extremely soothing to the eyes, further enhanced with a baggy and slouchy fit. She gave a very athletic feel to the whole look. Layering a white t-shirt with a structured jacket and matching jogger pants that also had a drawstring to go with it. While the chunky pair of sneakers screamed comfort, her vintage round black glasses and golden hoops were all about the glamour and drama she is very much fond of.
Genderless Maternity Fashion
How could we even assume that Sonam won’t be making headlines with her maternity fashion statements? Right after she took the internet by storm after announcing her pregnancy, fashion lovers had their eyes hooked on the comfy but eclectic wardrobe choices she’ll be making to commemorate one of the most interesting phases of her life. Her first appearance, post the announcement was at an event for businessman and her husband Anand Ahuja. She kept it comfy but super chic as she opted for an oversized blazer in an Indigo Blue shade, she layered it over a white tee and paired it up with matching jogger pants. Keeping her athleisure wear as trendy as ever, she went for chunky sneakers and topped the whole look with her love for layered gold jewellery.
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja shall always be credited for making fashion more of an expression of one’s unique personality. She has time and again led the way on how to be experimental and influential by carrying off any look with confidence and utmost panache. On her birthday, here’s an ode to our very own style queen, may she continue reigning with her fashion-forward choices.
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