Pernia Qureshi loves her LBD but can't do without pyjama

As we enter Pernia Qureshi’s residence in Bandra, she welcomes us in a navy-blue shift dress. The celebrated stylist for the film Aisha (2010) speaks to us about her love for femininity, classic designs and minimalist accessories.

As we enter Pernia Qureshi’s residence in Bandra, she welcomes us in a navy-blue shift dress. The celebrated stylist for the film Aisha (2010) speaks to us about her love for femininity, classic designs and minimalist accessories.

FASHION SENSIBILITY: “For me, fashion is expressing yourself through what you’re wearing. It’s the best way to convey who you are without having to say much.”

GO-TO DESIGNER: “I don’t really have a particular one. I like Payal Pratap and Dhruv Kapoor’s work. Also, I think Nimish Shah’s recent collection is really great.”

MOST ATTACHED TO: “My pyjamas and track pants. Every time I come home, the first thing I do is change into them. They are super comfortable.”

MOST EXPENSIVE SPLURGE: “I make my mother buy all the really expensive things (laughs). I personally don’t go ahead and buy something that is too expensive.”

SIMPLY ACCESSORISED: “I’m not big on accessories. I usually keep it really simple. However, recently, I’ve been wearing a lot of tikkas and jhoomars. They look very pretty and brighten up your face if you’re going out for weddings or festive occassions.”

STYLE QUIRK: “My style is quite feminine and classy. However, I don’t think I have a particularly defining one as such. ”

ONLINE BUYER: “I shop online all the time. Ninety per cent of the items in my wardrobe have been bought off virtual stores.”

IMPULSIVE SHOPPER: “I used to be one. I would buy anything and everything. But I think I’ve changed over the years. Now I only buy things that I love and that mean something to me.”

FASHION FAUX PAS: “I think ‘wrong choices’ would be a more appropriate term, because I have always been happy with what I have worn, at the time. For instance, I used to wear these tiny T-shirts on jeans during college (laughs). Today, when I look back at some of the outfits, I won’t necessarily wear them, but I won’t consider it a faux pas either.”

To dress up for a night on the town

"I think a pair of slinky sandals are great. They make your legs look long and sleek and you can wear it with anything from jeans and a pair of shorts to trousers and dresses.”

“Blow-dry your hair to add shine and bounce to any hairdomake it look shinier and bouncier.”

“Use a bright lipstick, especially if you’re going out after work. It helps liven up your face no matter how tired you are.”

“Keep a little black dress in your wardrobe. It’s a safety net for those days when you feel tired and don’t want to spend too long on deciding what to wear.”

(HT photos: Satish Bate)