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Diwali Fashion Tips For Women

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With Diwali just round the corner, it is time to get that perfect Diwali fashion outfit to match with the vibrant colors and illuminations of the festival of lights. Here are a few Diwali fashion tips on what to wear for this upcoming Diwali celebrations -

1. Dress in clothes that are brightly colored and choose apparel that reflects the themes of light and illumination. Bright colors like rusty orange, bright pink, emerald green, deep red, turquoise and golden yellow can be the perfect Diwali trend.

2. Traditional, heavily embroidered sarees like the kanjeevarams or patolas would be perfect Diwali fashion tip for the Diwali puja. You can also match it with embroidered blouses or the ones with gold motifs.

3. Georgette sarees with work like gota (embroidery), pita (Rajasthani embroidery with motifs and flowers), zardosi (gold embroidery), kundan (flat stones with matte finish) or katha (thread work) would be the best Diwali fashion tip for the season.

4. Among the churidars and kurtas, go for the delicately embroidered Anarkalis. Layered Anarkali suit with multiple layers is a big Diwali trend this season.

5. For days like Dhanteras, New Year or Bhai Dooj, a pair of short kurti with skirts (asymmetrical, layered or flared) would be a best Diwali fashion tip. You could also pair the short kurtas with cut skirts with spaghetti shrugs (short jacket that reach just below the bust line) in silk with delicate embroidery.

Diwali fashion tips on accessories-

1.Chandelier earrings or danglers can be best festive accessories and could add to the beauty of the famous Georgettes and Chiffons. (Avoid neck wear if possible)
For the typical traditional get-up, play safe with authentic traditional jewelry.

2. Accessorize with those scintillating embroidered handbags, clutches, potlis (circular bags tied with a thread) and embroidered belts or waistbands.

3. Footwear like mojris (flat Indian footwear) wedge heels or metallic colored heels in bronze, gold or silver would add to the look.

Contemporary designs without much embellishments is the hot Diwali trend this season. Linens, cottons, silks with very little embellishments are hot favorites among the youth. Kurtas with trendy pockets and stylish long shirts can also be an important Diwali fashion tip this season. So this Diwali flaunt yourself with some bright ethnic collections.

Story first published: Monday, May 7, 2012, 10:15 [IST]
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