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Although the lack of fit may be one of the most decisive trends of the past few seasons, even if the temperature starts to rise, it is difficult to ignore the torrent of daring bandage dresses staring at us on the runways, hangers and streets.

After months of home exercise and wearing sweatpants, people seem to want to show off their fit body, whether it's wearing a transparent nude petticoat or a floor-length robes. No wonder there are several brands that are providing their interpretation of bodycon. Whether in the West or closer, the bodycon trend is back. Model Hailey Bieber wore a slim Saint Laurent dress for a stylish silhouette at the Met Gala in September, while singer Beyoncé appeared in the September issue of Harper’s Bazaar in a sequined Gucci skirt superior. In the recent Milan Fashion Week, brands such as Versace, Cavalli and Dolce & Gabbana showed off their tights. Think of the safety pin accent on the tight skirt (Versace recreated the iconic safety pin dress by actor Elizabeth Hurley in their recent SS 22 outing), shiny catsuit and latex dress.

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Back home, actor Janhvi Kapoor was seen wearing a black shiny Monisha Jaising gown with a thigh-high slit in a photo taken last month, while actor Sonakshi Sinha chose a slim LBD with powerful shoulders And Sameer Madan's faux patent leather applique.

However, the new bodycon is a far cry from the bandage dressing movement promoted by brands such as Hervé Léger in the 1980s and 1990s. The fit shape of the 2021 version scores high on texture and can be seen in various body types-it is usually made of shiny artificial leather or liquid vinyl, or through the pelvis, exposing the hip bone, or casual The form of the bra matches the Y2K style miniature mini.

Eshaa Amiin recently designed tight-fitting dresses for actor Chitrangda Singh as a key party trend, interpreted in a relaxed and relaxed way. "People are tired of comfort and fashion, because they have been casually dressed for a year and a half, and now people want to show a little skin," she said. "In addition, some people use the lockdown to really take care of themselves and do extensive exercises in the comfort of their homes. Therefore, I feel a collective effort to stand out on the fashion radar."

Stylist Sheefa Gilani agreed. "For months, we have been living in the staple food of our homewear, and now it’s finally time to get out of our comfort zone. Is it a happy thing? I don’t know, but I absolutely love that the 2021 version is easy to enter, and It may be easy to use them from day to night."

Anjali Patel Mehta, the designer of the Verandah brand, observed that sheer appearance, which feels like a second skin rather than traditional tights, is becoming more and more popular. "In general, they seem to be returning this season, not like Hervé Léger, but with an approachable image," Mehta said. He believes that more and more people now want to dress according to their emotions and feelings. .

Designer Aniket Satam saw the well-fitting silhouettes and exposed clothing, the vibrant tones, and the glitter on the face, which had an impact. "Think about happy colors and materials, such as saturated neon lights and rainbow sequins. The competition between LBD and sequin dresses is very fierce," Satam said. The designer said that people are trying party dresses. "They want to exude a bit of shocking value, the idea of'extra'."

As long as you keep your body shape and atmosphere in mind, Amiin is all this multifunctional trend. "If you are a safe dressing table, please do it in a simple way, such as choosing a cool color dress such as mint or monochrome. Or, if you are biased, embrace it with dark tones, or choose a distinctive paneled sleeve . A sturdy bodysuit with a pair of stockings and boots can also be paired with a motorcycle jacket. On the other hand, a beaded bodysuit with a pair of stilettos will look great." Everyone has something for everyone.

Manish Mishra is a journalist and digital creator based in Delhi.

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