My City My Navaratri: Festive fashion stylebook for your green ensemble!

While the shades and tones of green vary largely, here’s is a beginner’s guide to carrying your green ensemble effortlessly on Day two of Navratri. And the best part? They are expert approved!
Choosing your green sari
A classic tip from Arathi Magesh, a chennai-based stylish, is to choose your shade after putting the sari on your skin. “There is no thumb rule for green; what works on you, works! But something that surely does not work is opting for brighter shades of green, like bottle green or leaf green, in morning gatherings,” she says.
Your festive makeup guide book
Eyes: Opt for neutral shades like brown to create a harmonious eye look.Hazel eyes go perfectly with green, so adding a pair of contact lenses can jazz up your look.
Face: Make sure your makeup looks natural and not very cakey. Add a generous amount of highlighting primer to strengthen your makeup base.
Lips: A nude or peach lipstick will complement the green sari. Inputs from Reena Paiva, a makeup artist
Styling a green sari
Fabric selection: For a daytime look, opt for fabrics like silk, georgette, or chiffon. These lighter materials are comfortable and flowy, perfect for warmer weather. For a more formal or evening occasion, consider a heavier fabric, like velvet, brocade, or Banarasi silk. These fabrics add a touch of luxury and festive vibe to the look.
Shade selection: Usually, brighter greens, like emerald, lime, or chartreuse, can complement skin tones with a warm undertone. Deeper shades, like olive, forest green, or teal, can look stunning on cold undertones.
Accessorising: For daytime festivities, keep accessories minimal with a simple white or cream blouse and earring. If you are going for longer earring, you may skip the necklace altogether. For a more formal look, consider a contrasting sequin blouse or boatnecks. Accessories like statement earrings, a necklace, or a belt with a clutch or a small handbag can complete the ensemble. Inputs from Arathi