Not everyone is comfortable with yellow but it is one colour that speaks volumes when it comes to adding brightness and a fresh perspective to festive dressing. And there is definitely a shade of yellow for everyone.
Day 1 of Navratri celebrations is all about dressing up in sunshine yellow to celebrate the joy and enthusiasm of the celebrations. And here are some ideas for you, straight from a celebrity’s wardrobe.
1. Kriti Kharbanda
Take cues from actor Kriti Kharbanda who serves us a lesson on how yellow makes a compelling case for optimistic dressing. Ahead of the festive season, she is out there putting her best sartorial foot forward with a yellow, printed lehenga paired with a pair of statement golden earrings and a maang tikka.
Our recommendations: Golden-yellow net lehenga, Nykaa Fashion; Golden maangtikka, Azai Jewellery By Nykaa Fashion
2. Vidya Balan
Ethnic wear in shades of yellow adds a beautiful feeling to the festive spirit. Actor Vidya Balan, who has always had a soft spot for traditional looks looked stunning in a mango yellow anarkali set. A fail-safe yellow anarkali set like Balan’s is versatile enough to work for all occasions.
Our recommendations: Belted anarkali suit, Bhumika Gandhi; Kundan and pearl earrings, Zaveri Pearls
3. Janhvi Kapoor
The versatility of yellow radiates a certain kind of verve which effortlessly does from day to night dressing. Bringing the festive mood into the house with her sunshine yellow lehenga, Janhvi Kapoor is a vision.
Our recommendations: Yellow lehenga choli, Kalki Fashion; Rumeli Majestic Earrings, JJV By JJ Valaya, Aulerth
4. Sonali Bendre
Yellow sarees exude brightness and bring a fresh perspective to the entire six yards of elegance. Draped in a stunning yellow saree, actor Sonali Bendre looks radiant with minimal accessorising, just a pair of dangling earrings.
Our recommendations: Yellow sequinned saree, Frontier Raas; Multi-coloured drop earrings, Pipa Bella By Nykaa Fashion
5. Kajol
If you pick a mustard yellow saree, you can be sure to stand out no matter how you drape it. It has been a season filled with ethnic style, but no look has been more elegant than Kajol's. Seen draping a yellow silk saree with a choker necklace, her saree look is one for the books.
Our recommendations: Dandelion yellow saree, Karagiri; Polki choker jewellery set, Swabhimann Jewellery