Casual Jacket & Shrug Guide: Layering for Style

Light jackets and shrugs add dimension to basic outfits. Denim jackets (Rs.1,200-2,500) are timeless ?” pair with dresses, kurtas, or tees. Bomber jackets (Rs.1,500-3,000) offer sporty casual vibe. Shrugs (Rs.600-1,500) work with both ethnic and western wear. Where to shop: DB City Mall brands, Vijay Nagar boutiques, online fashion sites. When to wear: October-February evenings (Indore winters), and year-round in AC environments. Styling: jacket over simple tee elevates the look, shrug over kurta adds indo-fusion element. Colors: neutral jackets (black, navy, grey) pair with everything; colored/printed shrugs add personality. Fit: slightly oversized is trendy for jackets, fitted works for shrugs. Investment tip: one good denim jacket (Rs.1,800-2,500) is multi-year wardrobe staple. Cheap jackets look obviously cheap ?” quality matters here.