Ethnic Fashion Tips from the Bollywood Red Carpet

Ethnic Fashion Tips from the Bollywood Red Carpet

A decade ago when the paparazzi culture wasn’t a pervasive as it is today, we often drew fashion inspiration from what the stars wore on screen however times have changed and with the changing times, our focus has shifted from the screen to the red carpet. Yes the silver screen still has an influence in terms of sartorial choices we commoners make however we are more tuned in to the star’s personal fashion sensibilities and we often borrow trends from the red carpet for our own red carpet moments which can be roughly translated to the times we expect all eyes to be on us and what we wear; like weddings, parties, social gatherings and festive events. We look to Bollywood for fashion inspiration and one can hardly find fault with this as after all the stars are often dressed by the brightest Indian and international designers and are styled by highly paid expert stylists. Bearing this in mind, let’s discover the newest ethnic wear trends and take notes on how to effectively style ethnic wear from the biggest and most fashionable stars in Bollywood. Read further to know more about their various red carpet look and how to personalize these style statements. Our top picks below include exquisite designer sarees, lehenga choli ensembles, and wedding sherwanis for men, Nehru jackets and bandhgala jackets.

Sonam Kapoor in a Cape Saree

While this young actress has a few celluloid hits and many more misses under her belt, Sonam Kapoor almost always get it right with her sartorial choices. This paparazzi picture of Sonam Kapoor in cape designer saree at a red carpet event can certainly be added to your look book at is an easy yet elegant look to pull off at the next big wedding reception you attend. This outfit gets a five star rating for its ultra feminine vibes and grace. 

Karisma Kapoor in a Cape Lehenga

Karisma may have taken a long sabbatical from acting and we may not miss her much on the silver screen however her star as a style icon hasn’t dimmed as yet. Girls all over the country continue to draw fashion inspiration from Karisma’s sartorial choices and this stunning ensemble from Lakme Fashion Week is an elegant, subtle and yet stunning look for the next wedding reception you attend.

Ranveer Singh in a Striking Maroon Sherwani

The wedding sherwani is often a complicated garment to decide upon whether it is your own wedding or you are attending a wedding. Ranveer Singh made your dilemma easier to solve with this stunning maroon sherwani that could very well serve as a wedding sherwani. Ranveer Singh is definitely a fashion icon for men in 2016.

Esha Gupta in a Neon Lehenga Choli Ensemble

If you are looking for a traditional ethnic outfit with a unique vibe for a wedding or festive event you hope to attend, look no further than this vibrant neon lehenga that Esha Gupta carries off with such panache. Add this to your look book and look youthful and vibrant in a neon lehenga at the next festive event you attend.

Abhishek Bacchan in a formal Sherwani

Abhishek Bacchan is not your ideal fashion icon however this formal sherwani worn by Junior B on the red carpet is the perfect outfit for formal occasions. This is your ideal choice if you are looking for a wedding sherwani that is subtle yet stylish.

Ritesh Deshmukh in a White Kurta Pyjama and Powder Blue Nehru Jacket

Ritesh Deshmukh is known for two things; his great comic timing and his penchant for the Nehru Jacket. In fact Ritesh should get a special award for wearing the Nehru Jacket right every time. Borrow from Ritesh’s look book and pair your white kurta pyjama ensemble with a pale pastel shade Nehru Jacket.  This look is definitely the embodiment of sophistication and class.

Siddhart Malhotra in a Chikan Blue Kurta with White Pyjama

Not all men want to dress up in stiff suits and sherwanis for special occasions and this is when the dapper yet comfortable kurta pyjama for men comes to the rescue. This brilliant blue chikan kurta with white pyjama worn by Siddhart Malhotra is the best dressy yet casual look to add to your wardrobe.

Aishwarya Rai in Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla Anarkali Gown

The Anarkali gown took a while to catch on but this indo-western ensemble is trending in a big way right now. An ever increasing amount of women are turning to this unique ensemble that combine western silhouette and ethnic designs for weddings and festive events. Aishwarya Rai rocked this trend at Cannes in an Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla Anarkali gown.

Sonam Kapoor in Ombre Saree

Sonam knows just exactly what she is doing in terms of her sartorial choices, which is why she almost always hits bulls eye with her outfit choices on the red carpet.  In this picture taken at a book launch Sonam looks stunning a pink shade ombre saree. The Ombre saree is trending in a big way right now and is your ideal choice for weddings, festive events and parties. This saree is aesthetically appealing for its brilliant display of colors and most often needs minimal embroidery and embellishments, making it the perfect lightweight ethnic ensemble for special occasions.

Katrina Kaif in an Embroidered Lehenga with Cutout Top

The lehenga is a festive wear staple for Indian girls and is the preferred garment for many brides. This beautiful lehenga with cutout top worn by Katrina Kaif is worth adding to your look book. The silhouette story here is one that perfectly moves with the contours of the body and the strategic cutout serves adequately to accentuate the appeal of this ensemble.

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