The festive season is just around the corner. And it’s time to start planning your outfits!
Whether you’re attending a traditional Indian festival or a fancy party, you want to make sure you’re dressed to impress. Lucky for you, there are so many different styles to experiment with, including Indian sarees, designer lehenga choli, Anarkali suits, Angrakha Kurtas, maxi kurtas, sharara sets, ethnic crop tops, and blouses.
7 Flattering Festive Wear Dresses Every Woman Should Know About!
1. Classic Indian Saree
This timeless piece is perfect for any occasion. From traditional silk to lightweight chiffon, there’s a saree for every taste and preference. You can drape it in different styles like Bengali drape, Gujarati style, vintage Bollywood saree drape or even the modern saree gown drape. Pair it with statement jewellery, and you are ready to slay the day!
However, if you are new to sarees and don’t know how to drape one, pre-stitched sarees are a blessing in disguise! They can be styled in under a minute and look super chic. Think ruffled pre-stitched sarees, embroidered or layered sarees, and ready-to-wear georgette sarees.
2. Designer Lehenga Choli
This three-piece outfit (a long ethnic skirt, a blouse, and a dupatta) is perfect for any grand occasion like weddings, festive parties, and receptions. Some trending lehenga choli styles in 2023 are:Anarkali silhouette Lehengas, pastel lehengas, tiered lehenga skirts, kaildar lehengas, sequin embroidered lehenga choli sets, layered lehenga sets, and ruffled lehengas.
3. Anarkali Suits
If you’re looking for something a little more comfortable, long Anarkali suits are the way to go. These graceful, flowy dresses have a fitted top and flared bottom, making them perfect for dancing and twirling. In fact, Anarkali suits are a classic hit among women for Eid outfits because of their sheer comfort level!
Anarkali suit 2023 trend alert- embroidered Anarkali draped gowns, tiered Anarkali gowns, Muslin Anarkali kurta sets, Anarkali gowns with attached dupattas, and belted Anarkali maxi kurtas.
4. Angrakha Kurta
For a more Indo-ethnic fusion look, consider an Angrakha Kurta. This outfit has a cross-over front and can be worn with leggings or churidars. It is perfect for festivals and cultural events and can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. Angrakha kurtas are fashion-forward and are not everyone’s cup of tea. Do give them a try if you love experimenting with fusion silhouettes!
To level up your fashion game, check out these vogue Angrakha kurta styles- high-low Angrakha kurtas, floral print Angrakha kurtas, Sharara and short Angrkha kurta sets, churidar sleeve Angrakha kurtas, and embroidered Angrakha kurtas.
5. Maxi Kurtas
Maxi Kurtas are another comfortable option for festive occasions, semi-formal events or a casual girls’ day out. These long dresses are super versatile and look good on every body type. Style your Maxi Kurta with statement jewellery or an embroidered denim jacket for a chic look.
2023 Maxi kurta trends you should know about- maxi kurta with attached dupatta, flared maxi kurta, layered maxi kurta, halter straight long kurta, and one-shoulder belted maxi kurta.
6. Sharara Suit Sets
Sharara sets are a rage this festive season! These outfits consist of a short Kurti and flared pants that resemble a skirt. They are perfect for weddings and parties because of their youthful appeal and playful, breezy silhouette. Think sharara pants with peplum tops, frilled sharara with embroidered short kurta, printed tiered sharara pants, sharara sets with attached dupattas, and shararas with strappy crop tops.
7. Ethnic Crop Top Blouses
Ethnic crop tops and blouses have replaced traditional blouses because of their sheer elegance and styling comfort. Ethnic crop tops go well with almost all ethnic bottom wear, like palazzo pants, lehenga skirts, shararas, cigarette pants, or jeans for a fusion look. They can be easily dressed up or down based on the gathering or event timings. Ethnic crop tops you must try this season are: side drape tops, halter crop tops, off-shoulder ruffled blouse styles, sequin embroidered strappy tops, and crop tops with attached dupattas.
What’s your favourite ethnic wear trend this season? Tell us in the comments below!