Styl Guide: Karwachauth Outfit Ideas 

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Karwachauth is one of the most widely celebrated festivals of India, specifically north India. While all the married fast all day for their husbands, the festival is not just about that. It’s also about married women dressing up in the best ethnic outfits, decking up in beautiful jewelry, makeup and getting their hands adorned with henna. Many women, especially newly married women start planning their outfits weeks in advance as this is one of the most special festivities  in a couple’s life. If you celebrate Karwachauth, you know it’s time to start planning and looking for that perfect outfit for yourself. And you’ve come to the right place! Because we’ve curated a list of some of the best Karwachauth outfit ideas for your inspiration. So go ahead and pick a look that suits your style and mood the best!

Karwachauth Outfit Ideas 2022

Traditional Saree for an Evergreen Look

When it comes to styling for Hindu festivities, sarees are most definitely on top of the list. It is timeless, traditional and never goes out of trend. Whether you want to wear something light or you want to wear a heavy outfit, you can find a traditional saree for all your moods. It is a classic choice when it comes to Karwachauth outfit ideas. Wear a festive coloured saree with a polki choker necklace set and a stack of bangles for a classic ethnic look. And if you love an all-out festive look, you can also sport a bindi and kohl rimmed eye makeup. 

Drape Saree for an Indo-Western Look

Not everyone loves a traditional saree. It can inconvenient to wear it all day and quite a hassle to even drape them if you’re not used to it. If you want a traditional look without the hassle of actually tying a saree, you can go for a drape saree. These are extremely trendy these days and super convenient to wear and carry. There are plenty of drape sarees to choose from. Ruffles and pearl embroidery are the major trends that you can look out for. Pair these sarees with a trendy potli bag and embroidered belts for that extra jazz. And to complete the look, add some colorful and festive jewelry

Straight, Embroidered Suits for a Traditional Look

If you’re someone who can’t bother with sarees, a straight fit, embroidered set is the safest bet. These are classic, comfortable, and super stylish. Straight fit suits look best with pants or churidars. You can also pair these suits with heavily embroidered suits for an, even more, dressed up look. Style these suits with danglers and a pair of pumps for a stylish look. Pick a festive color that suits you the best and match your accessories accordingly. You can go for a suit that has gold or silver embroidery. These make the outfit look even more regal and classic. 

A Lightweight Lehenga Set for a Glam Look

When it comes to Karwachauth celebrations, no outfit is ever over the top. For all our filmy divas, a lightweight, but fun lehenga is a perfect choice. Grab a printed or banarasi lehenga in a bright, festive color that is easy to carry and move around. You don’t want to wear anything that will weigh you down since you’ll anyway be fasting and will be low on energy. While a printed lehenga will be fun and quirky, a Banarasi lehenga will give you all the royal feels. So pick one that suits your mood and style the best and pair it with gorgeous ethnic accessories to complete the look. 

Pro Tip: Whatever style or outfit you choose, make it is comfortable and easy to carry for you. Specially if this is your first karwachauth, fasting all day can be exhausting and tiring. You don’t want to wear an outfit that makes you feel uncomfortable or fussy all day. So make sure you try your entire outfit and jewelry beforehand and alter it accordingly to ensure maximum comfort.

Sharara Sets is one of the Best Karwachauth Outfit Ideas

An ethnic outfit with a modern touch, sharara sets are perfect for any occasion, including Karwachauth. They are fun, peppy, and super stylish. Wear a sharara set in colours like red, pink, green, or any other festive colour, and style it with statement jhumkas. Shararas are also practical and easy to wear, especially for someone who doesn’t like wearing a saree or a lehenga. Make sure your sharara has some super pretty embroidery for a formal, dressed up look. To add an extra fancy touch, you can pair a maang tikka and some polki kadas to go with your look.

Red and Gold for an Evergreen Karwa Look

When it comes to Karwachauth outfit ideas, one can never go wrong with the combination of red and gold. A red outfit is a staple for karwachauth and is a favourite for most women. Whether you choose to wear a saree, a lehenga, a suit, or something indo western, wear red if you want to keep up with the festive trends. A red suit with golden embroidery or a red silk saree with a golden border will look festive and the most appropriate for karwachauth. You can style the look with ethnic jewellery to complete the look. 

Anarkali Suit is a Classic Choice for Festivities

Another one of the classic choices when it comes to outfit ideas for karwachauth is an ethnic anarkali. They are comfortable, easy to carry and because of the ghera, they look formal and dressy. Wear an anarkali suit with a churidaar and an embroidered dupatta and pair it up with statement earrings to complete the look. To jazz up your look even more, you can ditch the churidaar and go for a skirt instead. This will add further volume to the outfit and make it look even dressier. A plain anarkali with an embellished skirt and dupatta will look just right for your festive look. 

Restyle Your Wedding Lehenga

This one is specially for all the newly weds out there. If this is your first karwachauth, of course you’ll want to sport a heavy and dressed up look. Why not bring out your wedding lehenga and repurpose it for your first karwachauth. Once you remove all your wedding jewellery and drape the dupatta in a non-bridal style, your wedding lehenga can be turned into a formal outfit for your festivities. Make sure you style it with light jewellery and tweak the lehenga accordingly. You can maybe wear it with a different blouse or a lighter dupatta. You can even get some of the can can removed beforehand, to make the outfit feel and look lighter.

We hope you found this list of Karwachauth outfit ideas helpful. Go on and start planning your look for the big day! And for more tips on fashion and styling, stay tuned to Styl Inc Blogs.

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Signing off,

Kashika