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VOTE: Too much skinshow in Indian fashion?

Last updated on: August 19, 2011 19:18 IST

Image: Tamara Moss for Jatin Varma
Photographs: Genesis Burson-Marsteller

As outfits get bolder, we're wondering what Indian consumers think of the dare-to-bare trend.

Here are a few pics off the ramp at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week. Do you think they're a little too skimpy? Take our poll and let us know!

First up we have this cut-away gown from Jatin Varma, modelled by Tamara Moss -- and it cuts away a lot! Bare arms, hint of navel, thigh-high slit...

Bare and backless

Image: A Nachiket Barve creation
Photographs: Genesis Burson-Marsteller

This pompon-dotted backless top from Nachiket Barve is barely enough to cover one's modesty -- we've seen flower garlands that are bigger!

See-through style

Image: A Nishka Lulla creation
Photographs: Hitesh Harisinghani

We don't know what a beach cover-up was doing in a winter-festive collection, but this hot fushia one courtesy Nishka Lulla was both see-through and unbelievably mini!

Bikini bride

Image: A Parvesh Jai creation
Photographs: Genesis Burson-Marsteller

Speaking of beachwear, since when have bikini tops become part of Indian ethnicwear? Designer Parvesh Jai probably knows best!

Taking the plunge

Image: A Manjaree Jindal creation
Photographs: Genesis Burson-Marsteller

If it's cleavage you're looking to show off, you may end up showing more than you intended in this Manjaree Jindal cocktail!

Ruffle things up

Image: Lisa Haydon for Anita Dongre
Photographs: Genesis Burson-Marsteller

On the other hand, if you have a taut tummy like Lisa Haydon, this super-short ruffled choli by Anita Dongre should be just up your alley. Sure to grab lots of eyeballs!

Clearly sheer

Image: A Nachiket Barve creation
Photographs: Uday Kuckian

Taking the sheer route with this number is Nachiket Barve once again -- that top leaves little to the imagination!

Mini to the max

Image: A Jatin Varma creation
Photographs: Rajesh Karkera

Just wondering, Jatin Varma -- how is a girl to sit down in this unbelievably short sequinned mini?

Who needs a dupatta?

Image: Surelee Joseph for Parvesh Jai
Photographs: Hitesh Harisinghani

Parvesh Jai left out the dupatta on this one, so Surelee Joseph could show off her toned bod. Perhaps a tad too much?

Through and through

Image: An Anita Dongre creation
Photographs: Genesis Burson-Marsteller

When Anita Dongre offered up this ensemble as part of her Rajasthani bridal collection, it sure had us wondering which Rajasthani bride would wear a sheer blouse!

Inspired by beachwear?

Image: A Pallavi Goenka creation
Photographs: Rajesh Karkera

Certainly looks that way, if this purple bikini and maxi skirt by Pallavi Goenka are anything to go by!

Less is more

Image: A Manjaree Jindal creation
Photographs: Rajesh Karkera

And finally, here's another hot number from Manjaree Jindal, with a completely cut-away back.