How to look fashionable on Holi?

Holi is the quintessential Indian festival that we all wait for. The colors, the parties, the food, the fun…. But the catch is to find appropriate clothing in which you’ll look fly while being comfortable to enjoy the festivities to the fullest. Do you always get stuck wearing old-raggedly white clothes? Well, we have put together some tips to help you change that and look fabulous.

1.       Look to the stars:

a.      The best place to look for fashion and style inspiration when getting ready for Holi is to see what the bollywood fashionistas are wearing. You can even look to movies that have Holi scenes to get some inspiration. Like Deepika Padukone in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, you can also wear an oversized mens t-shirt in bright color and pair it with some distressed denim shorts. Or you can go the other way and wear a crop top with some Indian fashion designer culottes or palazzo pants. Looser pants mean you’ll be cool even if you are playing Holi under the sun. Just make sure that none of your clothes are transparent or cling to your body when wet. You can wear a pair of bikini underneath so that you don’t have to worry about wet clothes and can jump into the pool anytime you want. Also don’t forget to wear a pair of oversized sunnies so that colors don’t go into your eyes.

2.     Best fabrics for Holi

a.      Cotton is THE fabric for summer. It will keep you cool and comfortable in the Sun. A cotton t-shirt, a kurta or a fashion designer summer dress would be a good option. But think about how much skin you want to expose to the sun. Accordingly, choose either long sleeves, longer pants or shorter tops and denim shorts. If you decide to expose more skin, remember to lather up with sunscreen. Not just your face but all over your body. Also make sure that the sunscreen is waterproof and reapply every few hours to avoid getting sunburnt.

3.     Ethnic Wear for Holi

a.      If you are playing Holi with family members and want to wear ethnic clothes, you can go for the classic combination of a white long kurta with some leggings or jeans. For contrast, take a colorful dupatta. Try a tie-dye dupatta or block-print dupatta or an Indian designer ikat-print stole. Wear some silver bangles and jhumkas. For footwear, wear some rubber chappals that won’t destroyed by the color.

What is your go to Holi outfit? Leave us a comment below.