5 Bollywood Actress Looks to Steal This Navratri

Navratri dressing is essentially a styling challenge: how do you look festive, stay comfortable through hours of garba, and still let the outfit do the talking? This week, five Bollywood actors offered a quick masterclass. Their recent festive looks work as a practical edit, not just inspiration.

The five looks, decoded

Here are the standout pieces and how each actor styled them.

• Bhumi Pednekar: A structured metallic blouse over a long black skirt with fine geometric patterns. A sleek bun and oxidised jewellery keep the look sharp rather than busy.
• Raashii Khanna: An off-white kurta-skirt set with heavy embellishment and gold detailing. The clean base lets the golden accents stand out, finished with statement jewellery and mojaris.
• Sharvari: A white anarkali set with golden work across the fabric and a high-rise collar. She leaves the outfit centre stage and adds just statement earpieces and kadas.
• Kriti Sanon: A multicoloured lehenga with mirrored dangling details. A choker set and elevated rings frame the look without competing with the colour.
• Janhvi Kapoor: A black chanya choli set with mirror work concentrated on the blouse. Dramatic earpieces and kadas complete the outfit.

The real takeaway is simpler than it looks: these are almost all separates and free-flowing silhouettes. That means you can lift one element, such as a structured metallic blouse or a mirror-work choli, and pair it with something you already own instead of starting from zero.

The formula that makes them work

Strip away the specifics and the same pattern appears: one embellished anchor piece, a controlled base, and a single conversation-starting accessory. Bhumi’s metallic blouse, Raashii’s gold-embroidered skirt set, Sharvari’s all-over golden anarkali, Kriti’s mirrored lehenga and Janhvi’s mirror-work blouse all function as the focal point. Hair is kept sleek or tied back, which lets the outfit read clearly in photos and on the dance floor.

That is also why traditional mirror work, or shisha embroidery, is having a moment. The small reflective pieces catch light with every turn, which is exactly what garba steps are built for.

How to make it yours

You can use these celebrity looks without buying a new wardrobe. Start with the most embellished piece you already own: a mirror-work blouse, embroidered kurta, or printed skirt. Build the rest of the outfit around it in a single colour family, then add one piece of statement jewellery, a pair of mojaris, or stacked kadas. Footwear matters too: Raashii Khanna’s mojaris show that the right flat can finish the look without sacrificing comfort.

If your outfit already carries heavy work, leave the accessories minimal. If the base is plain, go bigger with oxidised jewellery or a choker. The point is balance: let one element own the look, and let everything else support it.

Source: bollywoodHungama.com

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