fashion has always been one to grab eyeballs, and her Ganpati wardrobe has done the same, especially in how she’s made a clear statement – festive dressing doesn’t always have to be loud to be able to look good. Across the three looks that she recently shared, it’s all about refined Indian occasionwear, and it’s all about colour, the details, a silhouette that speaks for itself and makeup looks that are pared back.
In each look, Alia managed to find a balance between keeping it traditional and contemporary, ensuring no look is less than the other, and, well, the result is desi festive looks that feel wearable and intentional.
Alia Bhatt’s Ganpati looks show us how to do festive glamour with a softer approach
Alia styled three House of Masaba looks for Ganpati this year, and each has its own edge. The first look was a mustard-gold suit set with delicate embellishments around the neckline and motif work on the front. The sheer dupatta she draped over it completed the outfit, while statement earrings, a bangle stack and a sleek bun helped her complete the look.
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Alia let the outfit do the talking, and it did, given how everything else about it was rather subtle, including the makeup, which featured soft eyes and a nude lip colour, keeping the beauty palette warm and understated. It’s the simplest look of the three, but it is most definitely a masterclass in making minimal look festive.
Her second look was a stunning blush pink outfit, where the silhouette drew all the attention, and rightly so. The embellished panel elevated the outfit, and the matching trousers with the gauzy dupatta looked festive and just dressy enough at the same time.
This is one of those looks from Alia’s Ganpati wardrobe where every element is having a moment, and when it comes to beauty, it’s because everything is softer here. The traditional jhumka-style earrings tied up in the hair definitely added just the right kind of old-world charm. It’s festive, feminine, and fancy – all at the same time!
The third look is where it all shifted, and even then, she found a balance with her makeup and hair, given that the saree was truly a scene-stealer and how. One of the best-dressed celebrities at the celebration,
The crushed saree with that stunningly designed corset blouse made a statement on its own, and the chanballis were just the perfect add-on to give this look the necessary edge, and everything else was about balance, including the soft glam makeup.
All three looks eventually bring us to talk about the broader shift in festive style, and it’s all about celebrating craftsmanship without having to go overboard. Everyone’s more focused on mixing the traditional and contemporary, instead of fighting it.