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Dress Up At Home For Thai New Year

By Numero Thailand

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When stepping into April, the first thing that many Thai people think of is "Songkran Day" which is equivalent to the Thai New Year celebrations. According to ancient practice, the period between 13th - 15th of April is the time when the Sun changes its position from Pisces to Aries. Aside from being a Thai New Year and a day of water play, Songkran is also a day of family gathering and relaxation. Due to the current situation, this year’s Songkran festival is totally in a different situation from previous times. Although, many people have more time with themselves and dressing up is considered as another way to explore your style. To boost inspiration, Numéro Thailand presents 3 key ideas to stay in style during the Songkran festival at home.

Stay In Whte

Aside from water playing, which became one of the images of the Songkran festival, the true core of the festival is nothing but a new beginning of life and a celebration, both physically and mentally. A new beginning can be accomplished through various activities such as making merit, praying and cleansing images of Buddha. As for physical, it starts with choosing the dress that expresses serenity and purity. White is the perfect color that reflects those two things deeply. Moreover, it is such a polite and appropriate color that will go well for religious ceremonies and meeting with the elderly. White can be matched with all colors. However, to increase prosperity and luck to the new chapter of life, try pairing white with gold or silver-tone.

Blooming with Joy

Change a traditional Hawaiian shirt that you would wear in Songkran day each year to a more fashionable floral printed tee-shirt paired with simple blue jeans for an effortlessly chic look or try a dress with a floral pattern that is not too large in order to make the silhouette look slimmer. To create a bold & colorful look, colorful floral designs are equally fun.

Cooling Matreials

Dressing up for April’s incredibly hot weather is not that difficult, just choose the right summer materials. Fabrics such as cotton, jersey, modal, rayon, lightweight lace and linen are great for keeping the wearer feel comfortable because they are breathable. In addition to selecting the materials, the shape of the clothing also plays an important role too. It is recommended to try on clothes with bigger sizes or loose fit, which will make the wearer feel cooler.