Fashion is more than trends, it is the most vivid form of expressing your individuality. And it’s so disappointing to see people disappear behind the veil of current trends, none distinguishable from another.
But this Diwali, we are getting you a curated list of looks from some really talented bloggers who are furthering the conversation in Indian festive wear.
Nine Yards of Individuality
Devyani Kapoor of the blog Breviloquent ditches the plaid petticoat and picks figure hugging jeans to go with her nine-yard-long saree. She teams it up with a quirky Casablanca bag. Her look screams confidence.
Hand painted cape and signature saree: Label Manika Sureka; High-waist jeans: Marks and Spencer; Tan heels: Marschuz; Vintage tote: Casablanca; Leaf earrings: Accessorize
Double Dose
Why can’t kurtas double up as tunics? I am quite embarassed I didn’t think of this ingenious idea earlier! But trust blogger Shraddha Gurung (behind the blog Lil Miss Gurung) who has styled hers with a fuschia dupatta, pom pom earrings and chic white sneakers.
Kurti worn as a dress: Label Aahmos; Shoes: Forever 21 (Pom Pom DIY); Bag: H&M; Earrings: Latkans DIYEd as earrings; Dupatta: Local area market: Septum: H&M
The Angrezi Dhoti
The drapes of a dhoti synchronise really well with the curves of a woman. And to funk up the look, can always team it up with a striking crop top.
Embroidered blouse and dhoti skirt : Label Lakhina Couture; Shoes: Vajor; Bag and Pom Pom earrings: H&M; Reflectors: Sarojini Nagar; Nath: DIY
Androgynous Metallic Suits
Gold and silver dominate Diwali aesthetics. But why limit metallics to Indian wear? If androgyny is how you express your individuality, then suit up and team up your outfit with chunky silver jewellery. See the seriously stylish look put together by Moda Yalda.
Unlikely Companions
Dolly Singh from Spill the Sass does a bold experiment in fashion alchemy. She teams up a black body suit with a fluid and pearl-laden sharara. To make the two work, she styles her look with a blue dupatta. Her look is surprisingly convincing.
Pearl-laden sharara: Dimple and Amrin; Black bodysuit: StalkBuyLove; Earrings: Mad Sam Tin Zin; Choker: Gift from Udaipur; Shoes: Vajor
Sporty X Festive
Garvita Garg tries to locate her festive look in a very western combination: shirts with shorts. And guess what? She succeeds, as an embroidered pair of shorts and some fine silver jewellery willingly oblige.
Shirt : H&M tee (worn backward); Shorts - Adagio; Jewellery - Earth, Wind & Fire Jewellery
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