Drape it in style

Navratri is one of the most popular festivals across India and it is just around the corner. One constant thing that must be bothering us is what to wear? Festival season is important, and we love to dress up. Of Course, you don’t want to miss the chance to rock your style this Navratri, but it could cost you a bomb.

So, we bring you some exciting festival looks from the latest trends that are ruling the fashion world, without burning a hole your pocket. All these looks can be created from your existing wardrobe so bring out all your long skirts, dupattas and saris to rock this Navratri with Indo Western outfits. 

All of us have jeans and a white shirt or a kurti, pair it with a Kutchi jacket, add some silver jewellery, and jutis to complete the look. If you have a simple midi dress, pair it up with a cigarette fit pants and drape a matching dupatta on it.

This look is casual, fun and totally wearable to dance in Navratri. You can also opt for an ethnic midi dress with elegant embroidery and style it with an ethnic belt and oxidised jewellery.

Maxi dress is one of the most comfortable outfits that you can wear any day to any place. So, fusion maxi dress is one of the best festival outfit choices. Wear it with a dupatta and secure it with a belt.

Give your regular kurti a twist by throwing a dupatta on and securing it with a belt. Add the right jewellery to further enhance your look. Palazzos are the new favourite of women. They give excellent movement, flexibility, and comfort.

You can wear ethnic flared palazzo pants or embroidered ones with a Kutchi work blouse or flared blouse. Try out this Indo-fusion look, it is totally chic, and you can wear this look anywhere. Get your palazzos out and, pair it with a cute crop top and a long jacket. 

Give a modern twist to your old loved saree wear it with a jacket, crop-top, cape or a shirt to go chic and modern. Dhoti pants are a must try look. It is super cute and fun. A pair of dhoti pants teamed up with a short kurti. Add some quirky earrings and footwear to complement your whole look.

You can pick any bright coloured flared short top to wear over dhoti pants. This style, when worn with ethnic silver jewellery adds a perfect festive look. 

A collared shirt tucked inside a beautiful and simple long length lehenga or a skirt will make you feel like a princess. Pair it with some sophisticated heels and a necklace and earrings which goes with the lehenga or skirt. 

Take the ethnic sharara to the next level this Navratri. Wear it with short kurta or flared top or team a colourful sharara with a multicoloured blouse/choli and add a dupatta to your look. You can add a layered kamarbandh or waistband to it to complete the look.

Slay it right, this Navratri season with some of these looks. Let us know what you wear this festive season. Share your look on Instagram, tag @deepikasarode and @thehansindia with #THIfestivewear2018. Best looks will be featured.  -  The writer is the founder of PikaLove, a sustainable
fashion label.

By Deepika Sarode