This story has seen much appreciation as much as it’s seen hatred. Some people have genuinely loved this dynamic of ferocious feminism and also who have opposed it. In my case, It’s pure love for me. When the world takes women for granted, this torches the grey areas of a women’s life.
When every fairy tale asks for a happy ending with a prince charming by the side, this series stands tall by portraying, a man is not the one who completes a woman’s world. This series consists of the journey of friendship, love, lust, desires, social status, and problems the four women go through. Undoubtedly when there are women there is the fashion and glamor with a pinch of sass which I was keenly looking for.
Don’t be perfect, Be Amazing.
Enough of this elaboration about society and its thoughts, as we know you will always be judged no matter what! So, let’s get down to the 4 amazing ladies who were the characters of the series.
1. Damini – The Fierce
A journalist who gets fired by a company she founded and tries to publish a controversial book is Damini. Instead of dwelling on her love life, I would love to point out her audacity to overcome her OCD which was developed due to her childhood experiences. The way she stood strong despite the miscarriage situation and the courage to go with the flow of life was indeed praised worthy.
When it comes down to her style the pop of reds and pinks on the lip shows her fearlessness. Her outfits are chic, sexy, and stylish which are mostly in solid colors. The silhouette worn flaunts her body and the bold color adds essence to her persona. My personal favorites were the power suits in orange as well as crimson. She absolutely emits the girl boss vibes in them.
2. Anjana – The Badass
Next up is the sophisticated independent mom, Anjana. Besides independently taking care of a kid, managing expenses of life and breastfeeding in the bar, she gets brownie points for standing up against the male chauvinist pig of a boss. She treats her ex-husband’s wife as a friend and also helps her through the months of pregnancy, understanding her needs. The life of a mother, who should even think twice to live her life the way she wants. At every step, the thought of her child haunts her, is what makes her special. Sometimes she does make mistakes like all others but also dares to correct it and move ahead in life.
Her formal blazers and shirts are so chic that I just felt like stealing them right away. It’s not overpowering, as the colors were simple that’s apt for the workspace. One of the looks that I adored was the Sangeeth look in season 2, she looked stunning in that black lehenga. The cuts and sequence worked best for her personality as the minimal accessories took it a notch higher.
3. Siddhi – The Rebel
The chubby Sidhi-Pidhi stole the show with her bubbly attitude and witty humor. Her way of realizing her body’s worth and later her talent was a shocker. The best part was, she still had a small child in her and that innocence was all we loved. Her character highlighted many stereotypes and issues that women face in everyday life. As a curvy woman, she was body shammed throughout but she did not give away her identity till the end. She stays strong even though she is criticized for her weight and virginity.
Her outfits are as passionate as she is with her life. The empire lines that flaunt her curves are so well put together that she looks gorgeous in everything. My pick from her style would be the strong crimson jumpsuit she wears in Istanbul. I think the color compliments her skin tone beautifully and the silhouette works wonders for her, specially the belt that pops out.
4. Umang – The Fearless
The last corner to complete the square is Umang, a fitness trainer who struggles to find love in this judgemental world. As a bisexual character, she always dreams of happy-ending love life which of course she has a right to do so. However, she loses herself by giving away all the love she has. This portrays her strength to love unconditionally no matter what. The best part is she does find her self-importance back and decides to live life for herself at the end.
Her style was mostly athleisure as it suited her profession but, she rocked the traditional looks like none. The lehenga with tattoos was a sexy combination and she managed to pull it off with such grace and confidence. She showed how women can play various roles in life, from being a small-town girl to a celebrity fitness trainer she gave her best in every situation. One of my favorite looks of her was the Diwali look in a silk saree. I was not expecting her with a sleeveless blouse and in a silk saree but, she looked flawless in it.
A Story of Four Imperfect Women
With One Perfect Friendship
All the credits go to the writers and directors of the series. Most of all loved the overall styling of every character which was done by Aastha Sharma and the team. This story is as fabulous as the fashion in the series. So, keep an eye for their styles every time and also the hurdles they pass through. I will recommend all women to watch it with their girl gang as it’s like a mini version of Veerey Di Wedding. I would definitely look forward to the next season of Four More Shots Please.
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