INSTEP Magzine

It may seem like a revivalist trend back from the '80s, but it comes with a definitely higher style quotient. This season looks to be a supersized winter; with voluminous sweaters, sweater dresses and statement jewellery all back in vogue. The big bag has made a return as well, and it doesn't come in a dull black or beige as it did before. Mahin Hussain's fall/winter accessories collection primarily focused on large bags in a palette as varied as dull yellow to forest green. Street markets are full of bracelets in every colour and texture (including wood) - and even one of these faux jewel delights is enough to brighten up an outfit. And that isn't the only thing that's been upsized: patterns are getting big too. Deepak Perwani's fall/winter collection featured large, diamond shaped patterns on fitted eveningwear outfits. Meanwhile, the sweaters and coats this season are bigger, bolder and come in all colours of the rainbow, which marks a delightful change from the drab colours that winter wear is usually associated with here. Even shalwars are set to be oversized this season, judging from couturier Bunto Kazmi pairing dhoti shalwars with bustier tops and Sonya Battla's line of shalwars. This winter, it's all about being big, bold and beautiful - so grab a few of these oversized pieces, walk out with a spring in your step and enjoy the winter wonderland.