How to update an old suit for the Diwali festival: 5 stylish ways

For Generation Z, wearing traditional clothing does not just mean following old styles; young people prefer to wear ethnic outfits in their own style. For example, they combine saris with sneakers or jackets with jeans, creating new looks from traditional items.

Let's look at five such outfits that Generation Z is giving a modern accent to.

The ways of styling saris are changing. Instead of heels, Generation Z prefers to wear saris with sneakers. This look is often complemented by a belt, a crop top, or a short jacket. This option is suitable for attending weddings, student festivals, or meeting friends.

It is not necessary to wear a jacket with a salwar or churidar. Young people combine it with straight or wide jeans. Adding earrings, pumps, or sneakers allows for a harmonious combination of Indian and Western styles.

Instead of a traditional bra, a stylish choice for a lehenga is a crop top. You can wear a designer top or a contrasting colored crop top over a simple lehenga. This gives the old outfit a fresh look and simplifies its styling for different occasions.

To make a simple salwar-suit more modern, it can be complemented with a denim jacket. Wearing sneakers and a tote bag makes the look more casual and fashionable. This style is perfect for studying or walking with friends.

Instead of pumps or heels with a lehenga, you can try boots. Ankle boots look particularly good with a flared lehenga. If you want to bring something new into traditional clothing, this combination can be a good option.

The fashion philosophy of Generation Z is clear: there is no need to wear traditional clothing exclusively in a traditional way. It can be made modern and stylish by making small changes according to personal comfort and preferences.

As Halloween approaches, you don't have to spend a lot of money to look striking. You can do without expensive costumes and spontaneous purchases by using your wardrobe, makeup bag, and some forgotten household items to transform into a bloodthirsty vampire, a creepy zombie, or the most terrifying ghost at the party.

These five DIY costumes are simple, affordable, and surprisingly effective, whether you are preparing for the holiday, planning an evening with friends, or just want to unleash your dark side.

How to become a bloodthirsty vampire

To create the look, you will need a black dress, shirt, or entirely black outfit, red lipstick, clear lip gloss, black eyeliner, plastic vampire fangs (if available), and a dark jacket or cloak.

To build the look, take the darkest outfit from your closet. A black dress instantly adds drama, while black pants and a shirt create a more mysterious appearance. Add drama with dark eye makeup, a pale foundation (if you have one), and deep red lipstick.

You can make your own imitation blood by mixing a little red lipstick with clear lip gloss on a small plate or the back of your hand. Mix until you achieve a glossy, blood-red color. For a richer shade, add more lipstick, and for a runnier texture, add more gloss. Apply the mixture at the corners of your mouth and let a small trail drip down your chin to mimic fresh blood. You can do this subtly or completely, depending on how scary you want to look. If you have plastic fangs, add them; otherwise, an intense gaze and a slow, sinister smile will suffice.

How to embody Wednesday Addams

This look requires a black dress, a white collared shirt, black shoes, hair ties, as well as black eyeliner and dark lipstick.

Take a black dress. If you don't have a dress, black skirt and top will work. Put a white collared shirt underneath to recreate Wednesday's signature black-and-white look. Part your hair in the middle and braid it into two neat plaits. Apply dark eye makeup and lipstick. The rest of the look should remain simple and understated.

How to scare at a party as a terrifying ghost

You will need an old white sheet, scissors, black eyeliner, and white or black clothing underneath if desired.

Find an old white sheet that you no longer need. Hold it up to yourself to check the length, ensuring it won't drag on the floor. With the help of another person, mark where your eyes are while wearing the sheet. Remove it before cutting two small eye holes. For a spookier look, wear dark clothing underneath and apply black makeup around your eyes. If you prefer to skip the sheet, wear all white clothing and use pale makeup to create a ghostly complexion.

How to unleash the inner black cat

For this look, black leggings, pants, or a dress, a black top, a headband, black paper or cardboard, and black eyeliner will work.

Dress entirely in black. Choose something comfortable enough to dance in if you are going to a party. Make cat ears by cutting two triangles from black paper or cardboard and securely attaching them to the headband. Use eyeliner to draw a small black nose and whiskers. Add winged liner for a dramatic feline effect. If you have an old black scarf or strip of fabric, securely attach it as a temporary tail. Ensure it won't trip you or snag on anything. Add glossy lips, dramatic eye makeup, and a confident walk. You can make the look playful, glamorous, or overtly sinister without spending money on a ready-made costume.

How to rise from the dead as a zombie

You will need an old t-shirt or shirt, old pants or jeans, black and gray makeup, red lipstick, clear lip gloss, and a comb.

Take out old clothes that you don't mind ruining. Carefully tear the edges or make several small cuts in the fabric. Never cut clothes while wearing them. Use gray or pale makeup to give your face a haggard, lifeless look. Smudge dark makeup around your eyes to create the impression of someone who hasn't slept in weeks.

Create an imitation of blood by mixing red lipstick with clear lip gloss. Mix the mixture until you achieve a glossy, blood-red appearance. For a darker color, use more lipstick, and for a runnier consistency, use more gloss. Apply the mixture at the corners of your mouth or add a few streaks to your cheeks for a frightening effect, as if you just rose from the grave. You can also add small marks to the old clothes if you don't mind stains. Mess up your hair and practice your best zombie walk.