On October 13, 2022, India will celebrate Karwa Chauth. Also known as Karak Chaturthi, the festival is observed by married women, who fast throughout the day for the long lives of their husbands. Celebrating the day, women get ready in heavily-embellished attires, and host a puja with family and friends. Women often choose to wear red on this day, which is a symbol of their married life. But with the up-and-coming changes in trends, many shoppers are hoping to go beyond the usual red. With a change in silhouette styles, women today are open to experimenting with their closets. All thanks to Bollywood films and celebrities, the ideal Karwa Chauth look has travelled from classic to contemporary. Hence, for everyone looking to find their style inspiration this Karwa Chauth, we might have something for you!
Peppy Pink
Pink has been attracting many shopping carts this year. Ever since its grand launch on the big screen and fashion runways, the colour has become an obvious choice in a variety of categories. Trickling down from casual wear to traditional, ethnic wear, you can opt for the shade as sported by celebrities. For lovers of a gorgeous gharara, Alia Bhatt’s custom-made Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla pink is a show-stopping pick. If kalidars remain your all-time favourite, then Hina Khan’s leheriya dupatta set won’t let you down. With sarees on many lists, one can also trust Aditi Rao Hydari’s royal taste in pink, to round up a drape.
Golden Glow
The latest edition of festive and bridal attires is happily welcoming gold. With an array of crinkle lehengas, sequin cholis, and cool co-ord sets, gold remains an ideal pick for special occasions. If you are looking for a no-fuss golden look, then trust Rashmika Mandanna’s modern-day skirt-choli to amp up your Karwa Chauth look. Another of our favourite picks for the occasion is this Manish Malhotra, gold saree on Kriti Sanon, which can easily be matched with crimson and vermillion red jewellery, makeup or a bag.
Regal Green
With the homecoming of fabrics like–tissue, brocade and pattern silk, green has become a new favourite for designer houses. Another classic name in the category of festive wear, green will work like magic with your heirloom jewellery. For silhouette styles in this colour, you can trust Madhuri Dixit’s Raw Mango saree. And in case, simple and relaxed cuts remain your go-to pick, then actress Urvashi Rautela and Sara Ali Khan’s version of a green brocade kurta set, will guide you towards that perfect look.
The Charm Of Purple
The undeniable charm of purple and its varied hues has always rested in designer collections. From concept skirts, and pre-draped sarees to embroidered cholis, one can pick a shade in purple to dress up for Karwa Chauth. Take style cues from actress Tara Sutaria’s tricolour kalidar, or glam up in sequins, as suggested by actress Tamannaah Bhatia. For takers of a little hatke pick, Chrissy Teigen’s Papa Don’t Preach saree will have all eyes on you. In this case, pearl jewellery and bohemian shells will serve an impeccable look.
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Citrus Orange
2022 is all about statement-making and standing out with your sartorial pick. In this case, a tangy tangerine look would work wonders for special occasions. Given the charm of the citrus shade, you can find your pick from celebrity wardrobes. As sported by Karisma Kapoor, experiment with colour play with a semi-sheer saree, or choose the comfort lane with this sharara-jacket set on Sara Ali Khan. For the takers of a fun-filled frill saree, this tropical ruffle drape on actress Pooja Hegde is a certified showstopper.
So, what’s your pick for this year’s Karwa Chauth
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