Smriti Mandhana turns ‘Modern Cinderella’ in a futuristic blue metallic gown

Smriti Mandhana is known for her effortless fashion elegance, both on and off the cricket field. From nailing it in India’s iconic blue jersey to flaunting blue dresses often, it seems blue is her favourite shade. The diva recently appeared in a futuristic metallic blue dress, which surprised her fans and firmly placed her on the Indian fashion scene. This subtle change isn’t just a style upgrade; it’s a full-blown image reinvention we weren't ready for.

The vice-captain of the Indian women’s cricket team worked the room in a customised metallic blue sculpted gown from Rimzim Dadu’s collection. The gown featured the designer’s signature ‘corded’ texture, lending a liquid-metal sheen with a subtle shimmery glow.

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This combination allowed the light to catch her in an iconic manner; under the ballroom lighting, she looked no less than a modern-day Cinderella. The deep royal blue shade with a fitted, structured bodice made her look like a global fashion icon. But the moment she turned and revealed the flowing train with a dramatic flair, the gown looked like a walking poem.

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Smriti understood her ensemble was the highlight of the hour and played her styling around it. She stayed true to her ‘less is more’ philosophy and kept sleek, mid-parting, straight locks. For her makeup, she played with a dewy base, added a hint of winged eyeliner, and simply covered her lips with a nude-mauve shade, whereby she focused on enhancing her natural features more rather than reinventing herself with harsh makeup.

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With minimal makeup, she added delicate silver studs and a fine bracelet, striking the perfect balance between elegance and absolute restraint. With this futuristic blue metallic moment, she proved she is ready to take risks, judging by the internet's reaction.

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