Style Statement

Rear Exposure (foreground)

Unprovoked Debate

Fashionistas might quibble over ‘dressing up’ or ‘dressing down’; but for real inspiration, they ought to visit us in the Garden. From the prim-and-proper Jagmohan Papneja and Geeta Sardhana to the casual chic of Nahid Khan and Monthi Serrao, we have a whole range of fits and drapes, colour matches and cuts and falls to suit every shape and size.
But then, it is always originality that matters – just as the style statement Shekhawat made this morning. He came in (fashionably late) with the back of his kurta neatly tucked in and the front flapping over his khaki shorts like an apron. The sight instantly triggered a round of titters – someone even sounding him to set right his “frock” since his rear was exposed. Even after he got the message, Shekhawat was in no hurry to cover his back. He was after all, wearing his attitude.
At the other extreme was Tara Chand Seth caught out-of-character with a cap for the first time in his life. He announced his arrival in the Garden by waving the cap at Arora and then went around informing everyone that nobody could ever get him to wear a cap before. “But there is a limit to one’s shamelessness… after being ticked off every morning for the cap,” he reasoned jokingly.
Soon after the exercises, an unprovoked debate broke out over reviving the proposal of a monthly contribution of Rs50 per head. Since this has been cleared by the General Body (see post of February 2), members like Razia Khan, Arun Patil and Monthi Serrao argued that collections should start once again. Ramila Mistry even fished out a hundred-rupee note, offering to put in her share right away. In the ensuing discussions, many festering wounds opened up. Most male members however, maintained a studied silence -- choosing rather to wait and watch.
Jagmohan Papneja:
If my clothing does stand out, it is a compliment. I wear whatever feels comfortable.