Smart layers

Look to Alia Bhatt for how she teams her denim shorts and tank with a printed kimono. Perfect for the day. Complete the look with high-top sneakers or wear it with sandals.

Chiffon kimono, Rs 2,949, H&M. Denim short, Rs 1,651, Boohoo.com. High top sneakers, Rs 3,599, adidas Orginals. 

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Priyanka Chopra is all kinds of cool in this outfit. Choose ripped denims and team it with a simple tee and a light leather jacket. Oh and don’t forget that statement bag.

Leather jacket, 3,990, Zara. Ripped denims, Rs 3,990, Mango. Leather tote, Rs 2,599, Dorothy Perkins at Jabong.com.

Jacqueline combines the classic and the quirky. Pair a curve-hugging pencil skirt with a printed crop top. Add a light denim jacket, sunnies, an oversized tote and you’re good to go.

Denim jacket, Rs 2,097, Vero Moda. Silk crop top, Rs 23,171, Elizabeth and James at Net-a-porter.com. Denim skirt, Rs 3,111, Pixiemarket.com. 

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On most days the weather can't make up its mind. It's either too cool (that war with the office air-conditioner isn't about to end soon), or too hot. Which is why it makes sense to keep light layers handy. See how Bollywood's favourite fashionistas work their layers.

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Overcoats? Yes, you can. Use light knits like Sonam Kapoor. She spells comfort as she teams her denims with a white shirt and overcoat. Complete the otherwise simple outfit with a tote and ballet flats. Keep the hair and make-up minimal. 

Knit overcoat, Rs 3,990, Zara. Ripped denims, Rs 4,457, Riverisland.com. Embellished ballet flats, Rs 3,240, Nine West.

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Kiara Advani's look is proof that sometimes simple does the trick. You could also ditch the tank and take it to work with a crisp white button down shirt inside.

Blazer, Rs 39,369, Helmut Lang at Net-a-porter.com. Denims, Rs 1,290, Mango. Leather wedges, Rs 5,799, Charles & Keith.

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