Being a single woman in Sri Lanka is as easy as building a two story house with your bare hands.  The biased scrutiny “Must be difficult”, “Too independent”, “High time she finds someone”, “At this age you can’t be too fussy”, “Girl also no it’ll be ten times difficult after she is thirty” can certainly drive any one up the wall.  To armour yourself with the shield of confidence and to victoriously battle that constant judgement that is thrown upon you, a single girl needs few things in her wardrobe that screams #ISlay. 

Red Lipstick 

If the perfect shade of red lipstick isn’t in that makeup clutter of yours, then go and get it right now. Making your lips deliciously inviting, it takes courage to wear that red lipstick. And when it is applied right, that pout of yours can stall traffic. So don’t be shy, go ahead and embrace your inner femme fatale with hues of red. 

That Piece Of Jewellery 

Jewellery is an investment. It is also a symbolic gift, which is why you shouldn’t have to wait for a significant other to give you any. Celebrate YOU by representing yourself with some good old fashion jaw dropping ice. 

Lingerie 

Nothing makes a woman feel more sexier or powerful than when she knows she is wearing some scintillating underwear. It is a little secret of your own, it doesn’t matter what your exterior attire is you know that black lace bra and matching panties your wearing underneath certifies your goddess appeal. 

Red Shoes 

Red is a powerful colour. It's eye catching and has a magnificent effect on a woman. It oozes confidence and more importantly – it is said whoever shall wear a pair of red shoes declares herself to be adventurous and bold. Remember Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz? Her red shoes were symbolic of her brave spirit. 

LBD 

Now an LBD (Little Black Dress) is a must have for every woman. But that ideal black dress that accentuates your assets making your feel like you reign over the world is as important as air. You can have a zillion black dresses already, but you need that one LBD that defies gravity. 

By Shazzana Hamid