Karisma, Janhvi Kapoor And More Stars To Help You Ace Royal Blue On Day 1 Of Chaitra Navratri
The colour of elegance!
Chaitra Navratri is the auspicious festival of nine long days, celebrated by Hindus in India. The occasion celebrates the birth of seventh avatar of the Hindu god, Vishnu. Many also worship all nine avatars of Maa Durga. People across the country welcome the festivities in bright colours, dedicated to each avatar of the goddess. And with today marking day one of the festival, the colour royal blue is known to be the perfect choice to start the festivities with. Symbolising elegance, and tranquillity, the shade deepens your connection with everything, therefore a must-pick colour for the first day of Chaitra Navratri. So, if you’re getting ready for this season, allow us to inspire your look for the day.
A Silk Saree
Nothing beats the charm of a classic silk saree on special occasions. A no-brainer choice for many Indian celebrities, a Kanjeevaram or a handwoven silk saree can be styled with traditional accessories, and temple jewellery and adorned with a gajra to kickstart the festivities. Here, you can take some style cues from actress Janhvi Kapoor’s Raw Mango saree.
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Modern Delight
If you’re hoping to style a saree on day one of Navratri, but the old-school, traditional prints don’t serve your style well, then look out for a modern-day drape. As styled by actress Athiya Shetty, the royal blue saree on her features a velvet pleated border, and matching choli, embossed with sequin lines. The shade, ease and feather-like appeal of this silhouette will make the hassle of wearing a saree, a more delightful one.
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Fusion Wear
Well, not many of us enjoy wearing a head-to-toe kurta and pants. Some love going beyond the usual formula and experimenting with something unusual. This gives birth to your bond with fusion wear. As sported by actress Karisma Kapoor, the rising popularity of this ethnic wear category is seeing a major shift from conventional designs to more fuss-free silhouettes. From upcycling your heirloom sarees into blazers to tailoring a flouncy dress out of one, you can wear the colour in a cooler andaaz on day one.
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Colour Play
The easiest way to slay an ethnic look is to trust the idea of colour-blocking. This technique will help you in building a look from whatever is readily available in your old closet. Like actress Alia Bhatt, you can welcome the shade for day one, by styling a dupatta in the colour blue, with a contrasting shade. Here, you can experiment with shades like pink, peacock green, yellow and even red. To seal the deal, decorate your hair with a gajra and a simple pair of earrings from your mother’s treasure will help you bind the entire ensemble together.
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A Breezy Kaftan
If your day one of Chaitra Navratri is all about staying up at home for rituals and puja, then you must pick a summer-approved kaftan for comfort. Synonymous with loungewear, a kaftan kurta, can be teamed with a pair of palazzo pants, worn sans bottoms, and ethnic jewellery. Like actress Shilpa Shetty, you can also choose the silhouette for day one of Navratri 2023.
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Accessorise
Are you still hunting for the colour in your closet? Trust us, and bring a hint of royal blue through quirky accessories. The easiest way to build a quick last-minute look is to pick jewellery in exuberant shades. For day one, you can add a hint of colour play like Rani Mukerji, and style your outfit with odd-coloured jewellery, like her stack of royal blue bangles.
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What are you picking?
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