'I could wear a fawn trench coat forever'

Style file: Richa Chadda, actress
Fashion to me is: Expressing my innermost thoughts through what I wear.
My style mantra is: To look sensual and be happy.
A turn-off in men: It’s something to do with their speech – I hate men with bad diction!
5 essentials of a woman’s wardrobe: A crisp white shirt, high-waisted blue jeans, a multi-purpose LBD, heirloom earrings and a vintage bag.
My ideal outfit for-
A fun party: A shocking dress (shocking because no one expects me to wear that!)
A formal work setting: A hot pantsuit or a sexy sari with a jacket.
A casual day out with friends: A breezy summer dress.
A hot date: A shapeenhancing outfit.
My shopping strategy: I invest in clothes that I love, even if they are expensive.
A valuable beauty tip: Remain happy and relaxed. Stress ages you and discolours your personality.
My favourite fashion trend: I don’t believe in trends. So I will quote fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld on this, ‘Trend is the last stage before tacky...’
A style trick for an instant cool quotient: Wear any statement accessory, like a chunky necklace or a ring to glam up a regular outfit.
Must-possess shoes for women: Heeled oxfords are quite in vogue.
My style icon would be: I find American socialite Olivia Palermo very stylish.
A perfume I swear by: For Her by Narciso Rodriguez.
A colour that dominates my wardrobe: At the moment, it’s white.
My ultimate fashion destination: New York.
The most stylish person in showbiz: Popstar Rihanna.
If I had to spend my life wearing just one kind of outfit, it would be: A fawn trench coat.