These Celebrities Will Convince You To Wear A Sari This Diwali
A sari is the chicest thing to wrap yourself in. It’s a symbol of timeless elegance and is among those few things in the world that never go out of style. Moreover, it’s versitality lies in the fact that you can wear a sari to every occasion. And with the arrival of Diwali, you now have the perfect chance to put your finest drapes on display.
With a variety of styles to pick from, it may seem a bit daunting to pick out the right style for you. But this task can be made easy by turning to your favourite celebrities for help. We’ve rounded up a list of the country’s most fashion-forward actresses showcasing saris in different fabrics and styles you can experiment with. And you don’t necessarily have to think of purchasing them, dig deep into your mom, sister, aunty’s cupboards and we’re sure you’ll find some hidden heirloom gems.
As you scroll through, keep an eye out for the various styles of blouses and draping techniques that celebrities ranging from Deepika Padukone, Sonam Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Priyanka Chopra sport for extra edge.
Alia Bhatt in Manish Malhotra
Alia Bhatt in a chiffon pink Manish Malhotra sari and a matching velvet backless bralette blouse.
Sonam Kapoor in Anavila
Sonam Kapoor in a linen mustard, gold and white sari by Anavila. She wore a high neck ivory blouse and accessories by adding a second pallu using another musturd and gold sari.
Deepika Padukone in Sabyasachi
Deepika Padukone in a white Sabyasachi sari with a black sequin border and a halter neck blouse.
Katrina Kaif in Tarun Tahiliani
Katrina Kaif in a red Tarun Tahiliani floral embriodered sari, with a matching blouse featuring a plunging neckline and puffy sleeves in tulle net.
Kriti Sanon in Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla
Kriti Sanon in a one-of-kind Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla sari made of khaadi and Kerala cotton, with 24-carat gold leaf prints and a block-printed border. She uses a second sari for the double drape, which features strips of real zari across its length and boasts of a handcrafted zardosi border with hints of red.
Sobhita Dhulipala in Ekaya Banaras
Sobhita Dhulipala in a lime green silk sari, silk cape and bralet blouse
Ananya Panday in Anita Dongre
Ananya Panday in a printed floral sari by Anita Dongre and a peach-toned sequinned bralette-blouse.
Janhvi Kapoor in Manish Malhotra
Janhvi Kapoor in a lavender tissue sari by Manish Malhotra, and an embellished blouse with a sweetheart neckline.
Suhana Khan in Arpita Mehta
Suhana Khan in a blue Arpita Mehta sari that featured drop-bead detailing on the border and a matching sleeveless embroidered blouse.
Shanaya Kapoor in Manish Malhotra
Shanaya Kapoor in a white tulle net sari by Manish Malhotra featuring delicate sequin work and a unique sequinned blouse design.
Tamannaah Bhatia in Neeta Lulla
Tamannaah Bhatia a black sequinned sari by Neeta Lulla, featuring a matching bralet blouse.
Karisma Kapoor in Abraham & Thakore
Karisma Kapoor in a binary print-inspired sequinned sari by Abraham & Thakore, featuring a matching printed full-sleeve blouse.
Pooja Hegde in Pink City by Sarika
Pooja Hegde in a yellow embroidered organza sari by Pink City by Sarika, featuring a cropped, tank-top style blouse.
Sharvari Wagh in House of Masaba
Sharvari Wagh in a mango printed sari by House of Masaba, which features a toned, plain sleeveless blouse and a cropped jacket in the same mango print.
Nora Fatehi in trueBrowns
Nora Fatehi in a green and golden silk sari, paired with a contrasting wine-coloured velvet embroidered blouse with a plunging neckline by trueBrowns.
