5 ways to beat the winters blues in style with Ray Ethnic

The winter has arrived, and along with it, has come the season of celebrations and weddings. And celebrations mean the opportunity to dress up in your finest colours and threads. But many avoid wearing their beautiful ethnic collections and opt for something western to pair them with jackets, coats and sweaters to protect themselves from evening chills. But that’s a myth and were here to bust it with 5 ways you can look your fabulous best in Indian ethnic wear while beating the winter blues.

Steal the show with these beautiful stoles

What are stoles? Is it a dupatta or is it a shawl? For us, it’s a beautiful confluence of both. Pair your elegant Kurtas, Tops and Dresses with our range of hand-printed stoles which not only keeps you warm but adds to your style quotient. Choose from fabrics like Gaji Silk, Handloom, Modal Satin and Kota that works well in winters. Wear it like a short dupatta, drape it like a shawl over your shoulders or wear it around your neck. Our pick, if you ask, would be the beautiful PRINTED KOTA STOLE which is twisted reversible and sports the elegant block print designs. SHOP NOW

Stay warm, stay stylish with handloom

Kurtas are among the most comfortable and beautiful Indian ethnic garments, which can be worn anytime, anywhere. They can be paired with many types of lehengas, dupattas, shawls and stoles or it can even stand out stunning on its own. If you’re planning to carry a jacket along while attending a wedding reception or a party in the evening, dressing up in one of our handloom kurtas is the best option. Go with solid colours to match the mood of the season and the evening, like this half-sleeve STRIPES HANDLOOM KURTA with the Ikkat design on them. Handloom can be worn in all seasons and you’d be still comfortable. SHOP NOW

Rock them solid colours with layers

Who said jackets are western? When paired right with the perfect colour and design combination, they can make you stand out as the star of the evening and keep you warm from the cold. Go with this elegant double layered piece which comes with a blue Tussar block print jacket with a beautiful pink sleeveless dress within. It’s modern and at the same time exudes a traditional vibe with it. Buy them here online or pick it up from our store. SHOP NOW

Keep the chills at bay with nine yards

Nothing can match the beauty of an Indian woman dressed in a beautiful saree. They are the best choice when it comes to dressing up for a gala evening with friends or celebrations. And in winters, the best way to stay warm and yet rock the traditional look is by choosing a silk saree, just like this AJARAK TASSAR SILK SAREE. Winters are the best time to sport darker hues like purple or dark blue, with ethnic prints like Bandhej or Ajarak. For additional comfort, pair it with shawl in slightly brighter colours. SHOP NOW

Dupattas never go wrong!

Dupattas are not just any additional piece of clothing to go with your salwar kameeez, but it can be the star of your attire when worn right and protect you from the nip in the air. There are so many ways to wear your duppatta, whether it is by draping them over to flaunt the intricate ethnic prints, or simply slinging it around your neck to go hand in hand with the colours of your Kurta. One of our favourite for winters is the SHIBORI WORK TASSAR SILK DUPATTA, which goes well with literally all our Kurtas and Salwars. SHOP NOW

Now, go ahead, pick from the finest and make heads turn at every celebration you are a part of, without feeling discomfort from the fall in the temperature.