Oct 22: Tejasswi Prakash exuded the presence of the boss lady on the runway at the Lakmé Fashion Week, where she transformed traditional workwear into fashion with her unique approach. She wore a crisp white shirt, a waistcoat in pinstripes of burgundy color, an asymmetrical skirt in grey, a coat in matching colors and large rectangular glasses.

Here’s how to recreate her runway moment with wardrobe essentials, confident runway movement and understated makeup.

1. Start with a Crisp White Shirt

The cornerstone of Tejasswi's outfit is a timeless white shirt that features a stylish collar and generous-sized sleeves. Wear it tucked inside a fitted grey skirt.

TIP: Ensure that the shirt remains slightly unbuttoned on top for a relaxed look. Include a deep red pinstripe waistcoat that adds character to your ensemble. Get your shirt from Zara. 

2. Make Grey Tailoring the Hero

Wear a grey pinstripe wrap skirt with an off-balance hemline or an unusual front split. Complete your look by wearing a matching long overcoat.

The stark contrast between the white shirt, the red waistcoat, and the grey suit separates this outfit from being boring.

Tip: Stay simple on shoes with a pointed toe pump or ankle strap heel. Wear the overcoat over one arm.

3. Find the Perfect Statement Specs at GKB 

This outfit is distinguished by its use of eyewear. The strong black rectangular glasses worn by Tejasswi impart a cerebral quality to the stylishly cut attire, marrying feminine touches with a modern look.

Check out GKB for black rectangular or mildly square shaped frames in acetate style frames.

4. Keep the Makeup Polished and Powerful

The make-up looks great on Tejasswi and complements her choice of attire without clashing with the tailoring or the glasses.

Replicate the look with:

Base: A matte but slightly glowing base that does not clash with the sharp cut and glasses.

 Eyes: Brown eyeshadow, eyeliner and mascara to enhance the eyes while working great behind the glasses.

Eyebrows: Well-defined but not too strong.

Cheeks: Soft rose or nude blush.

Lips: A warm nude or muted rose-brown lipstick for a sophisticated finish.

Keep the makeup clean and defined. With bold spectacles, balanced eye makeup and a polished complexion are all you need.

5. Own the Runway Walk

This ensemble is brought to life through confident movements. The expression on Tejasswi’s face while walking the runway was combined with confident steps so that the tailoring and glasses could speak for themselves. Tejasswi’s jacket removal was an additional element of drama, which highlighted the structure of this ensemble.

The Last Word

This runway ensemble by Tejasswi Prakash shows that workwear can also make a statement. It can be fashionable, powerful, and expressive. An impeccable shirt, tailoring, makeup, and glasses will definitely help to make workwear look fashion forward.

What to Add? A bold pair of glasses from GKB