Red and maroon are the classic picks because they stand for love and marriage. Gold embroidery, big earrings, bangles and complete the entire look. But the festival is no longer only about heavy bridal sarees. Many women now pick light suits, shararas and soft fabrics that are easy to wear for hours.
If you need ideas, Bollywood has plenty to offer. From Alia Bhatt’s velvet sharara to Anushka Sharma’s red saree, these actresses have worn festive looks that people still talk about. Here are five of them, along with tips on how you can wear something similar this year.
Alia Bhatt’s Maroon Sharara
Alia Bhatt’s Maroon Sharara. (Image: Pinterest)
Alia Bhatt shows that a festive look can be rich and still feel young. She wore a deep maroon short kurta with thin spaghetti straps and a straight neckline. The kurta has small gold floral embroidery all over it, and the hem has a wider gold border that adds weight to the look. She paired it with a velvet sharara in the same maroon shade. The velvet catches the light and gives the outfit a royal feel, while the dark embroidered border at the bottom keeps it traditional.
Kareena Kapoor’s Sage Green Suit
Kareena Kapoor’s Sage Green Suit. (Image: Pinterest)
Who says Karwa Chauth has to be red? You can go for something green too. Kareena’s straight-cut kurta has full sleeves and a small keyhole neckline. It is covered in tiny gold motifs placed in neat rows, which gives it a rich look without being too loud. The real highlight of the look is gold work along the front placket and the cuffs. Small round buttons run down the front, adding a nice old-world touch. She wore it with matching straight pants and a green dupatta that has a wide embroidered border with the same gold work.
Deepika Padukone’ Pink Bandhani Kurta
Deepika Padukone’ Pink Bandhani Kurta. (Image: Pinterest)
Deepika Padukone’s look is perfect for women who want comfort first. She wore a loose, kaftan-style kurta in a warm pink shade with a white bandhani print. The wide, flowy sleeves and the uneven hem give it a relaxed shape that moves nicely when you walk. The neckline has a long panel of gold embroidery that runs down the front, which turns a simple printed kurta into a festive one. She paired it with beige-gold pants that have lace-like embroidery at the hem, and a sheer pink dupatta with a gold edge.
Shilpa Shetty’s Red Ruffle Saree
Shilpa Shetty’s Red Ruffle Saree. (Image: Pinterest)
Shilpa Shetty is known for her love of sarees, and this bright red one is a great pick for Karwa Chauth. The saree is made of a light, sheer fabric, and the lower part has layers of ruffles, each one edged with white lace. This gives the drape a fun, flared shape at the bottom. The pallu and borders have a mirror-work style trim in white and silver that stands out against the red. She paired it with a sleeveless blouse with a deep V-neck, which has the same work on it, so the whole look feels matching and neat.
Anushka Sharma’s Classic Red Saree
Anushka Sharma’s Classic Red Saree. (Image: Pinterest)
Anushka Sharma’s Karwa Chauth look with Virat Kohli is one of the most loved festive pictures from Bollywood. It shows that the classic newlywed look never goes out of style. She wore a red saree with large floral prints in soft gold and beige, along with shiny sequin work scattered across it. The heavy gold border on the pallu and the blouse adds a royal touch. Next to Virat’s plain black kurta, the red saree really stands out.