House Of W is not one aesthetic — it is three, and understanding that is the key to shopping it well. Under the House Of W banner at Stylera you will find House of S (contemporary western dresses and embroidered shirts), Barara (kurta sets and Indian separates) and a small set of core pieces including a power suit. Prices run from Rs.999 to Rs.4,999.
The result is a brand that can dress you for a Monday desk, a Friday dinner and a family function — which is unusual, and worth knowing about before you scroll past it.
The three lines inside House Of W
| Line | What it makes | Price range | Occasion |
|---|---|---|---|
| House of S | Midi dresses, shirt dresses, embroidered shirts, one gown | Rs.999 – Rs.2,999 | Office, brunch, evening |
| Barara | Kurtas and kurta sets with pants | Rs.1,299 – Rs.2,499 | Festive, family, everyday ethnic |
| House Of W core | Power suit, sheer mesh shirt dresses | Rs.2,999 – Rs.4,999 | Statement dressing, work occasions |
House of S: the everyday western range
This is the part of the brand you will wear most. The cuts are quiet — midi lengths, shirt-dress silhouettes, utility detailing — and they sit in the gap between "too casual for the office" and "too dressy for a Tuesday" that most Indian western wear misses entirely.
The pieces worth knowing:
- Navy & White Checkered Midi Dress (Rs.999) — an A-line cotton midi with half sleeves. The single best-value piece in the range and a genuine office dress.
- Classic Pearl Button Midi Dress (Rs.2,999) — sleeveless, V-neck, in ecru beige. The most formal-friendly dress here.
- Powder Blue Utility Midi Dress (Rs.2,999) — soft textured fabric with tonal trims; utility detailing without the workwear stiffness.
- Noir Utility Lace Dress (Rs.2,999) — textured lace-effect fabric with faux-leather trims. Structure and softness in the same dress.
- Blush Pink Lace Overlay Shirt Dress and the Ivory Lace Contrast Pocket Shirt Dress (Rs.2,999 each) — lace fabric cut as a shirt dress, which keeps it wearable in daylight.
- Midnight Blue Embroidered Gown (Rs.2,999) — the one full-length evening piece.
There are also two embroidered shirts at Rs.1,299 — in white ivory floral and pink ivory floral — plus the Sky Blue Shirt with Floral Thread Embroidery (Rs.2,299). Thread embroidery on a plain shirt is the cheapest way to make jeans look considered.
For more in this category, see our women's summer dresses guide and the shirt dress guide.
Barara: the ethnic side
Barara is where House Of W answers the festive calendar, and it does it with restraint — no heavy zari, no sequins, just clean prints and embroidery on cotton-weight fabric.
- Minimalist Longline Kurta Set (Rs.2,499) — the longline cut is the most flattering of the three sets.
- Black Ikat Print Kurta (Rs.2,198) — ikat in black reads modern rather than traditional. Works with jeans.
- Maroon Kurta Set with Pants (Rs.1,999) — a complete set, which is the whole appeal.
- Embroidered Blue Shirt Kurta (Rs.1,299) — shirt-kurta hybrid; the easiest entry point.
These pair naturally with everything in our kurta sets edit; the kurta and co-ord guide covers how to style them beyond the obvious.
The statement pieces
Two things in the range are not trying to be quiet. The Deep Rust Solid Power Suit (Rs.4,999) is a double-breasted regular-fit suit in rust — a colour that does what black cannot, which is look deliberate. And the sheer mesh shirt dresses with faux-leather detailing come in white, black and beige at Rs.2,999.
A note on the mesh dresses: they are sheer by design and are built to be layered — over a slip, a bodysuit or tailored shorts. Treat them as a top layer and they are genuinely versatile; treat them as a standalone dress and they will sit in your wardrobe.
What to buy first
- Under Rs.1,000: the Navy & White Checkered Midi. Cotton, half sleeves, office-appropriate, hard to beat at the price.
- One dress that covers the most ground: the Classic Pearl Button Midi Dress — works for work, dinners and daytime events.
- For festive season: the Maroon Kurta Set, because it arrives as a finished outfit.
- If you want the statement: the Deep Rust Power Suit, and build the rest of the week around it.
House Of W FAQ
Are House of S and Barara the same brand?
They sit under the same House Of W umbrella at Stylera but serve different wardrobes — House of S is western contemporary, Barara is Indian separates. You will see both when you browse the collection.
Are the sheer mesh dresses wearable in India?
Yes, as a layer. Worn over a slip or a fitted bodysuit they work for evenings and events; worn alone they are sheer. Buy them knowing that and they earn their place.
What is the most office-appropriate piece?
The Navy & White Checkered Midi at Rs.999 or the Powder Blue Utility Midi at Rs.2,999. Both have sleeves and neither needs a layer over it.
How should I care for the lace and embroidered pieces?
Hand wash or use a mesh laundry bag on a gentle cycle, cold water, and dry flat in shade. Thread embroidery snags on other garments' zips and hooks more than it does on anything else — wash them separately.
Where to start
Browse the full House Of W collection, or compare across the wider women's dresses edit. If you are shopping for a specific occasion, the party wear guide by price band and the wedding guest guide are the next two reads.