Diwali Style Guide 2023: 5 Ethnic Outfits To Slay Your Bhai Dooj Look!

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Bhai Dooj is a beautiful Hindu festival that celebrates the special bond between brothers and sisters. It's observed on the last day of Diwali. Sisters perform aarti for their brothers and pray for their well-being.

In return, brothers offer gifts and take a vow to protect their sisters. It's a heart-warming occasion that strengthens the bond between siblings! What's more? It's a perfect occasion to dress up in the finest ethnic wear and pose for selfies with your loved ones!

If you haven't sorted out your Bhai Dooj celebration outfit yet, then don't fret. Coz we have curated the Bollywood-inspired style guide to ace your festive look.

1. Anarkali Dress
An Anarkali kurti dress with either a bold print or eye-catching detailing like sequin, cut-daana work, or threadwork embroidery makes an ideal choice for occasional wear purposes. Get inspired by the ever-gorgeous Aditi Rao Hydari's ethnic Anarkali gown dress crafted with silk fabric and threadwork and tassels detailing. The pretty Bollywood star accentuated her easy-to-carry festive look with statement silver jewellery, and glossy makeup, and kept her tresses open and dreamy!

2. Embroidered Saree
Modern sarees crafted with lightweight fabrics like crepe, and georgette and further detailed with sequin, and zardozi work make a perfect choice for festive fashion. Complement it with statement jewellery and accessories and you are all set to celebrate the Bhai Dooj looking chic and fab!

Fashionista Sonam Kapoor shared a stunning picture on Instagram wearing a tissue silk saree in grey that featured intricate threadwork embroidery in a floral pattern. The Blind movie star looked beautiful in a grey tissue silk embroidered saree and teamed it up with a pink printed crew neck blouse. Sonam accentuated the ethnic look with minimal jewellery, matte makeup, and an open hairdo!

3. Silk Saree
A saree is a timeless and versatile outfit and makes a classy option to flaunt during festivities. From Kanjeevaram, Banarasi, and Paithani to Chanderi silk; you can choose from the fabulous silk saree choices and glam it up with traditional jewellery and accessories to ace your festive look.

Pooja Hegde shared the ideal style guide in a pastel green paithani saree with intricate gold zari border detailing and teamed it up with a modern thin strapped sleeveless blouse. The Cirkus movie actor accentuated the ethnic saree outfit with statement jhumka earrings, natural makeup, and bun hairdo with gajra!

4. Sharara Set
If the fuss-free yet stunning look is what you prefer for your festive avatar, then opt for an ethnic sharara set outfit featuring either a bold colour, pattern or detailed work. Sum up the festive look with statement jewellery, festive makeup and a trendy hairdo!

Take a style cue from Vaani Kapoor who flaunted an easy-to-carry ethnic-modern look in a floral patterned sharara set that comprised a short kurti and flared sharara pants. The Shamshera movie star completed her trendy ethnic outfit with statement earrings, glossy makeup, and an open hairstyle!

5. Panelled Lehenga
A panelled lehenga is ideally designed with horizontal panels of fabrics attached to the flare of the lehenga skirt. The ethnic or Indo-western style panelled lehenga can feature intricate sequin, threadwork, mirrorwork, or patchwork detailing. You can select one in the colour and style of your choice and glam up your festive look!

The gorgeous Katrina Kaif looked beautiful in a modern lehenga outfit that comprised a full-sleeved blouse with zardosi work detailing at the neckline, a flared floral panelled skirt and a matching dupatta. The diva complemented her ethnic-modern look with statement jewellery, matte makeup, and open hairdo!

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