How to recreate Aishwarya Rai's 90's Bollywood Aesthetic

There's a lot of ways to spend time with your family and one of the best ways is to watch Bollywood movies, especially the classic ones! Aishwarya Rai is one of India's biggest Bollywood actresses so here are some ways to achieve her Bollywood 90's aesthetic.

1. Collars

Your blouses or dresses often sets the outfit and defines what it is. Choosing the correct one can help in achieving this particular style. When wearing casual outfits, we see Aishwarya sport a classic collar. Wearing a collar shirt, a blazer or even a dress with a collar can help in achieving this particular style. When wearing these collars, you may want to slightly open them up by unsealing a button or two. This is so that the outfit doesn't become too preppy and this way, you can achieve a sophisticated yet casual look.

2. Know your Colours

Aishwarya tended to have one statement colour that would dominate her whole outfit. Sometimes it may have been more muted colours but we often see that she is unafraid to come through with bright bold colours. Wearing a monochromatic outfit may help tick this box but you can also pull this off through colour combination.

3. Hair and Make-Up

Aishwarya is always experimenting with hairstyles and different types of makeup but the classic look we would often see her letting her hair down and keeping it natural. Sometimes we see her straighten or curl her hair or pulling it in different styles but one of the simplest ways would be letting down your natural hair. Makeup would usually pay more attention to lashes, lips and cheeks, When looking at casual styles we see a nude or pink lip paired with some light blush and curled, thick but natural looking lashes. However, when going for more of an exaggerated look, we may see more attention to the eyes. A common make-up look in 90's/2000's Bollywood would be to use under eyeliner or to tight line your eyes but only in some cases. A winged eyeliner, a glossy lip and pop of colour on the eyelids should do the trick of creating a more party look.

4. Play with different Textures and Patterns

Aishwarya was always one to try different textures and explore different patterns. Don't be afraid to play with different textures however, make sure to not go overboard. Combining a single different texture can transform the outfit. For example, wearing fur can automatically make a simple outfit turn into an expensive and fashionable look. So settle for a single or maybe a couple of textures to see what it could do to the outfit.

5. Accessories

Accessories is always important when completing a look. When it comes to Aishwarya Rai, there are a couple of pieces that help define her style. Bandannas or fabric head pieces would be one thing that would help in achieving her style as they were typically worn with casual outfits. The perfect pair of earrings always helps to add to the look. Wearing hoop earrings or long dangling earrings were very typical of Aishwarya. Last but not least, to dress an outfit up, you can always add sunglasses to add that element of luxury.