One Piece, Many Ways: Styling for Versatility
Stop buying new clothes for every event. Here is how I help you remix your favorite pieces from day to night—taking a simple dress from coffee runs to weddings.
Watch how I take a simple white tube dress from a soft 'Barbie core' look to a bold 'Baddie core' vibe. It's amazing what a few accessories and a change of attitude can do.
This video shows how a simple nude peplum top can be styled in two completely different ways. First with jeans for a casual day out, and then with socks and heels for a more edgy, fashion-forward look.
A simple striped dress can be your best friend. Here’s how I styled it for a day of lounging, a work meeting, and a dressy evening out, just by switching up the footwear and accessories.
About One Piece, Many Ways
We all have that one dress buried in the closet because we think it only works for one setting. Whether it is a slip dress you are nervous to wear beyond brunch or a peplum top you have only paired with jeans, I look at these pieces differently. We will experiment with layering, switching up your footwear, and adding key accessories to stretch your wardrobe’s versatility without needing to buy anything new.
Most people feel like they have nothing to wear because they view their clothes as static items. I help you break that habit. During our sessions, we start with a closet audit to identify what you already own.
Why remixing works
Sustainability isn't just a buzzword; it is about respecting the clothes you bought. When we restyle a garment, we look at the fabric, the cut, and the silhouette. A simple tube dress can shift from a 'Barbie core' aesthetic to a 'Baddie core' look with just a change of shoes and a different layering technique.
How we transform your look
- Layering: Adding jackets, shirts, or scarves to change the structure of a dress.
- Footwear flips: Moving from sneakers for a casual coffee run to heels for a formal dinner.
- Accessory magic: Using statement jewelry to move an outfit from day to night.
My approach is rooted in my NIFT background. I understand garment construction, which allows me to suggest minor alterations, snips, or pins that completely change a silhouette. If you are based in Delhi NCR, we can do this in-person at your home or at my Lado Sarai studio. Let's make your wardrobe work as hard as you do.
Aanchal Rai
I am Aanchal. I believe fashion should be fun and not wasteful. I use my background in design to help you rediscover your wardrobe, turning those pieces you thought were boring into your favorite outfits.
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