From Crop Tops To Playsuits, Here Are 6 Ways To Embrace The Beauty Of Bandhani This Holi
Ready for Holi?
Bandhani or bandhej is a popular tie-dye technique in India, originating from Gujarat. A favourite amongst Gujaratis and Rajasthanis, the delightful print design has seen massive popularity from dupattas, accompanying a white kurta to Sabyasachi lehengas and sarees. With respect to even celebrity wardrobes, the tie-dye textile is a preferred pick today. From Alia Bhatt to Shilpa Shetty, these stars have visibly put the Bandhani under a new light. From fashionable kurtas to festive sets, celebs tutor the many interesting ways in which you can take bandhani to the next level. And as the festival of Holi knocks on the door, what better than styling these beautiful tie-dye designs for a Holi party with friends? Here’s how you can style one!
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1. A Cute Top
Give the Gujarati print design, a contemporary twist with a button-down shirt, a crop top or even a festive blouse. The design is easy to pick from a store or get customised in your favourite colours. You can team the same with a pair of denim jeans, trousers or even a flouncy skirt for that Bollywood-esqué twirl!
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2. Dress Up
Channel the bohemian vibe, with a sundress, exhibiting the details of bandhani in mood-bursting shades. From fuchsia pink, and green to yellow, bandhani dress, can be made using intricate embroidery and mirror work, and is easy to style as well. A mix between traditions and modern-day cut, a bandhani dress will be perfect for your Holi look.
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3. A Playsuit
What about styling a funky playsuit this Holi? While choosing the silhouette this year, you can set the basic solid-coloured designs aside and choose an authentic bandhani pattern. A comfortable pick to play with colours in, you can also accessorise it with oxidised belts, jhumkas and colourful juttis.
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4. Floor-length Jackets
Like a cute coverup, you can also choose to layer your Holi look with a long-trailing jacket. Like Alia Bhatt’s popular ensemble from the song–”Kesariya,” you can build a fusion look with a pair of jeans, a tank top and an anti-fit bandhani coverup. For those of you who are still a little too sceptical about the length, try out festive designs with mirrors and massive embroidery.
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5. As Dupatta
The easiest way to style a bandhani is to pick a dupatta. Loved by actresses like Kajol, Sara Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor, you can pick a sprightful dupatta, and elevate a basic chikankari white kurta and pants this Holi. Here, you can also experiment with colours, by adding a shaded kurta and styling it all with chunky jewellery.
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6. Traditional Suit
While appreciating fresh silhouette options, some shoppers enjoy going back to their roots with more traditional structures like a suit. If breezy kurtas, palazzos or even salwars are something that you are leaning towards this festive season, then choose one in bandhani. The tie-dye design is the easiest print to elevate any festive look and is easy to style.
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So, what’s your pick?
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