Power dressing started to gain prominence in the 1980s when women embraced the structured and tailored attires meant for men. This led to the ascension of androgyny and power dressing as a popular style for women. The rise of avant-garde silhouettes challenged the social constructs around gender. Designers adopted gender-ambiguous themes leading to a change in western fashion with garment construction featuring clean cuts and tailoring marrying into utilitarian elements.
Indian interpretation of androgyny.
This liberation movement influenced the fashion radar in India. Designer duo Shantanu & Nikhil pioneered high-on-drama gender-fluid silhouettes like the Military-inspired bandhgalas paired with anarkali, skirt, and gowns making iconic statements on red carpets and galas. As it got the hold of a covetable spot, designers are now advocating a comfortable yet experimental style, offering this co-opting game for everyone. Imagine styles with a laidback attitude and street style cred. Fashion enthusiasts are bringing the boundaries down with easy-going tailored pinstripe pants, bomber jackets, monotone pantsuits, one-and-done blazer dresses.
Is non-binary fashion translating into understated silhouettes to go mainstream?
Polished and poised, both at once.
Be True 
Premya by Manishii
While the non-binary dressing is nothing remotely new, a laidback approach is certainly meant to ease more women into it. The low-key direction does have a note of positivity and joy to it. Case in point: Be True serves a mannish pantsuit tailoring in a striking monotone palette that speaks the less is more language. Exuding the prowess of glamorous with a side of well-heeled gentleman flavor, Premya by Manishii pays attention to the classic tailoring with blingy accents.
Your jacket is the new It dress.
Somya Goyal 
Mani Bhatia 
I Am Trouble by KC
In tune with the fun and fierce attitude of pop culture, the blazer dress is doing rounds as the most-coveted looks on social media. This standout silhouette subjects the prowess of a woman who means business. If the OOTD of younger generation actresses like Ananya Panday and Sara Ali Khan is anything to go by, the blazer dress has good chances to feed into the pinboard of Gen Z party looks. Style note- An oversized silhouette or mini length is a key to nailing the look.
Anti-fit silhouettes for the win.
AK-OK 
Our Love 
Dash and Dot
Another gender-bending piece with punk- the bomber jacket is easy to work into your lifestyle no matter what you’re wearing. While there are no rules when it comes to pairing them with tops, loose bottoms are imperative considering fitted pants enhance curves. A no-brainer way to wear the man jacket is with joggers and work their way into winning activewear looks. Besides, you can resort to boxy jackets to bring an edge to your clothing without ascribing to genders. Team it with denim for an impactful look.
Mix and match.
Rocky Star 
M X S- Monisha Jaising X Shweta Bachchan Nanda
As androgyny translates to breaking stereotypes and gender confinement, there is ample room to give it your own alternative avatar and express yourself. A mindful mix of contrasting elements like teaming a bodysuit with tailored trousers, blazer layered over a gown will also serve chic looks with an edge.
