The beautiful festival of Raksha Bandhan is the perfect time to flaunt your ethnic dress collection at its best. After you have selected a Rakhi for your brother and bought the perfect gift for him, it’s time to choose your outfit for the special occasion. Most women choose traditional ethnic outfits for the festival. If you are wondering what you should wear this year, here are five gorgeous outfit ideas for you.
- Printed Kurta and Palazzos
A printed Kurta with ethnic motifs will be perfect for the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. Choose a Kurta in a vibrant colour to look gorgeous and jubilant. Wear it with palazzos in a contrast colour. For example, wear a burgundy Kurta with a pair of mustard yellow palazzos is a stunning Indo-western outfit. Accessorize it with oxidized earrings and kitten heels. Tie your hair in a fishtail braid for a perfect Instagram selfie with your brother.
- Half & Half Saree
If you want to look like a fashion diva, you can opt for a Half & Half Saree. The traditional wear is trending in the fashion world for its grace, elegance, and style. You can choose an organza saree with embroidered detail on Raksha Bandhan. Team it with a designer blouse and pearl jewellery for a perfect look. You can tie your hair in a bun and embellish it with fresh flowers.
- Lehenga Choli
Go completely traditional with a stunning Lehenga and blouse this Raksha Bandhan. You can choose a floral printed Lehenga with a flared hem for a graceful and feminine look. If the Lehenga is printed, make sure that the blouse has a solid pattern. Alternatively, you can choose a printed blouse with a solid pattern Lehenga. Style your outfit with a net Dupatta, silver bangles, and Jhumka earrings.
- Embellished Maxi Dress
If you do not want to wear something traditional this Raksha Bandhan, you can opt for an embellished layered maxi dress in your favourite colour. It will take your personal style to a new level. You can choose a dress with lace, frills, bows, and ruffles. Maxi dresses that are accompanied by an outer layer jacket are extremely fashionable. Accessorize your outfit with a bracelet and silver earrings to look gorgeous.
- Bollywood Style Salwar Suit
Bollywood Salwar suits have been trending this season. If you want to look like a Bollywood diva, you can choose a designer Salwar suit. Suits with shoulder cutouts are considered very fashionable these days. You can make a great style statement with a suit accompanied with a long cape. Instead of the regular Dupatta, the designer suits are styled with a satin or net cape.
Gorgeous Anarkali suits have a special place in Bollywood. Choose a floor-length Anarkali suit in a pastel shade to look elegant and royal this Raksha Bandhan. Team it with matching jewellery to look stunning.
These are some gorgeous outfit ideas for Raksha Bandhan. You can find all of these stunning outfits on Myntra. Whether you want to wear, Indo-Western, traditional or contemporary, you can find it all at the Rakhi store on Myntra. You can plan your outfits with your brother so that you both look colour coordinated and yet do not end up matching.
