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From vibrant silk saree to floor-length anarkali: Top ethnic fashion trends to turn heads this festive season

Get ready to make a statement this festive season with the latest ethnic fashion trends. Discover how to elevate your look and turn heads with style.

Published on: Sep 08, 2024 8:34 PM IST
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The festive season is upon us, and it’s time to embrace the joy, celebration, and fashion that comes with it! As you prepare to celebrate with family and friends, your outfit can reflect the vibrant energy and cultural richness of the season. This year, ethnic fashion is all about blending traditional charm with contemporary style. From the timeless elegance of a Banarasi saree to the modern twist of dhoti pants, there are plenty of stunning trends to explore. Whether you’re dressing up for a big celebration or a cosy get-together, these trendy looks are sure to make you stand out.

Make a statement this festive season with the latest ethnic fashion trends. (Instagram)
Make a statement this festive season with the latest ethnic fashion trends. (Instagram)

Fashion designer Shilpi Gupta shared with HT Lifestyle some stunning outfit ideas to elevate your festive glam. (Also read: Not a fan of makeup? Try these dermatologist-approved tips to achieve a natural glow this festive season )

Trendy outfit ideas for festive season

  • Drape a vibrant silk saree that is accompanied by a modern blouse. The silk retains the traditional charm and a different blouse cut accentuates your appearance. The saree is a perfect silhouette for festivities that gives you timeless and effortless style and beauty.
  • ⁠For an easy yet elegant look, opt for a short kurta with palazzo or sharara. Match it with bangles and jhumkas for a polished ethnic finish. This outfit is a great choice for making your festival experience more enjoyable and fashionable.
  • ⁠A floor-length anarkali with heavy embroidery and sheer dupatta exudes majestic charm and makes you look even more stunning and festive-ready.
  • Make your festive outfit even more grand with a vibrant or pastel coloured lehenga with embroidered blouse. Pair it with statement jewellery pieces and you are ready to celebrate with family and friends.
  • Opt for contemporary options by choosing a jacket over a lehenga or a cape over your ethnic attire. The jacket and cape add a new twist to your traditional outfit and make you look even more unique and distinct.
  • Akanksha Agnihotri
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    Akanksha Agnihotri is a lifestyle journalist with over 3 years of experience. She is a psychology graduate and holds a postgraduate diploma in Radio and Television Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi, where she graduated as a gold medalist. Originally from Bhopal, the beautiful capital of Madhya Pradesh, she draws inspiration from the city’s rich cultural heritage and layered storytelling traditions that subtly shape her narrative voice. She writes extensively about fashion, beauty, health, relationships, culture, and food, exploring everything from trending styles and runway moments to wellness routines and mindful living. Passionate about meaningful and candid conversations, she enjoys interviewing celebrities, doctors, designers, and film personalities, diving into discussions on fitness, beauty, mental health, and everything fun in between. With a keen eye for trends and a thoughtful understanding of human behaviour, she brings depth, sensitivity, and authenticity to her stories, ensuring they resonate with a wide and diverse audience. When she’s not working, you’ll usually find her lost in a book, planning her next mountain trek, or mapping out spontaneous travel escapes. She loves discovering new authors, revisiting old favourites, and spending quiet afternoons in museums soaking in art, history, and culture. An avid bird-watching enthusiast, she finds joy in early morning walks, spotting rare birds, and reconnecting with nature. Whether sipping coffee while journaling her thoughts or exploring hidden corners of a new city, she constantly seeks inspiration in everyday moments that often turn into compelling story ideas.Read More

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