Outfits for Diwali: Ways To Reuse Your Bridal Outfits For Your First Diwali

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Last Updated on November 2, 2021 by Sagarika Kapoor

Festivals in the first year of marriage are beyond special and you cannot deny that. Diwali is going to be a special and memorable time for brides who are going to celebrate their first Diwali. We’re sure you must be very excited for your first Diwali and might be thinking of looking your best on Diwali. If you recently got married, you can consider reusing all your wedding outfits. There is no denying that wedding outfits are expensive and we sometimes wear them only once. Many brides these days even consider renting their bridal lehenga and outfits. However, most of the brides buy it to keep it as a memory forever. Let’s take a look at how you can reuse your bridal outfits and create outfits for Diwali. 

Outfits for Diwali

Here are some amazing ideas you can revamp your bridal outfits and use for your first Diwali. 

1. Pair your lehenga skirt with a different blouse

Source: Jade by MK

Change your entire look by ditching the bridal blouse you wore on your special day. You can simply pair your lehenga with a flared blouse or a blouse which is a bit indo-western. The whole look will be so refreshing and will help you change the entire look. You can even opt for a ruffled sleeve or a puff-sleeved blouse. Change the blouse and step up the whole game with your bridal skirt. If you like wearing Indo western outfits for Diwali, this will be the most perfect pick. 

2. Style your outfit with a heavy dupatta 

Source: Masoom Minawala, Nida Azwer

If you had a heavy dupatta in your bridal trousseau, why don’t you consider using it again? You can simply style your heavy dupatta with a basic outfit. You can team it up with a plain Kurti, Anarkali, or plain skirt. We all must have seen endless videos on how we can style a dupatta to create endless indo-western looks. So, here’s how you can implement this idea and create a Diwali outfit for yourself. Revamp the whole look and style your outfit with a heavy dupatta.

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3. Pair your heavy blouse with a lightweight saree or lehenga skirt 

Source: Riya Jain, Sabyasachi

Looking for outfits for Diwali? Simply pair your heavy blouse with a lightweight saree or a lehenga skirt. If you don’t have it already, you can consider buying a simple ethnic skirt or can even buy a ruffled skirt to change the whole look. If you have a heavily embroidered blouse, you can consider using it again. You can even pair your sequined blouse with a lightweight lehenga skirt. You can add a plain dupatta to complete the whole look. 

4. Add fun to the whole look with crop tops 

Source: Kiara Advani, Reels and Frames

You can pair your trendy crop tops and blouse with a lehenga skirt for a modern and chic look. Your first Diwali should be all about creating memories with your in-laws and partner. Look for the most stunning version of yourself by pairing a crop top with a lehenga skirt. Doing this will give you a chic and modern look. You can even choose a contrasting blouse for a fun and relaxed look. You can skip bridal dupatta for a modern vibe and chic look. 

5. Classic White shirt with lehenga skirt 

Source: Jashan by Jayamulani, Diva’ni India

A white shirt is definitely a classic piece and can be worn with almost any type of outfit. Be it western, indo-western, or a casual look, you can simply style a basic white shirt for a classy and chic look. Here’s how you can create a chic look by pairing a white shirt with a lehenga skirt. Wore lehenga on all your wedding festivities? Then, you may even consider wearing your mehndi lehenga for a light and subtle look. You can consider wearing some heavy jewellery pieces over the white shirt to complete your look. Add bangles to your hands to further accentuate your look. 

6. Just mix and match colours

Source: Sabyasachi

Confused about how to wear the same lehenga again or which blouse you should pick? Looking for easy last-minute outfit inspiration for Diwali? Then, just mix and match. You can pair a contrasting blouse with your lehenga skirt and pick a dupatta of a different lehenga to complete your look. All you need to do is just mix, match, and find contrasting pieces for your bridal lehenga or any other outfit. 

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7. Add a cape or a jacket for a trendy look 

Source: Aashna Shroff, Pernia’s Pop Up Shop

This hack will even save you from the winter chills and help you look your best on Diwali. Jackets are quite trending, and brides are even wearing jackets and western coats with lehenga. Take inspiration from these brides and revamp your outfits as well. Look into your wardrobe, you might already have a cape or a trending jacket.

8. Pair your lehenga skirt with a long Kurti 

Source: Tjori Treasures, Pinterest

You can consider wearing your lehenga skirt with a simple and plain Kurti. This is one of the most easy peasy looks that you can create for Diwali by revamping your bridal outfits. 

9. Get the choli attached to the lehenga 

Source: Tarun Tahilani

Turn your lehenga into an Anarkali by getting the choli attached to your lehenga. You can simply get it done from your nearby tailor. You can then complete your look by pairing it with a simple or a plain dupatta. 

These are some easy and chic outfits for Diwali that you can recreate by using your bridal outfits. If you already have the majority of things present in your wedding trousseau, then there is no need to buy new outfits again. Your bridal outfits were your investment, and you should use them every way you can. 

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You can simply reuse your bridal outfits and revamp the look by styling it differently. You always have the option to change the lehenga skirt or blouse. Or you can even consider taking the bridal dupatta and styling it in unique ways. 

If you need assistance with outfits for Diwali or your wedding celebrations, you can get in touch with us. Our team is always here to resolve your concerns and sort your styling needs. We will advise you on how you can revamp your bridal outfit and use it in unique ways. Keep following our blog for a daily dose of inspiration and style hacks. Mix and match your different outfits and look like a diva always. Schedule a free consultation to discuss further. 

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Keep’in it Styl’ ish,

Signing off,

Deepali