Festive wear for women has seen tremendous revamp in the last two decades. Originally, embellished sarees, lehengas, and embroidered salwar kurtis were considered festive wear for women. However, things have changed monumentally since then. Nowadays, tops and jackets with pants, kurta pant sets, dresses, skirts, and tunics are all considered festive wear for women.
The advent of designer festive wear has taken festive fashion to the next level. Women these days prefer designer dresses, statement sleeves, and adorable asymmetry in their festive wear. Abhishti offers a wide range of designer festive wear for women and girls alike. Whether you are going to someone else’s birthday party or throwing one on your own, designer festive wear is your best bet.
The great thing about festive wear for women is that there is a wide range of options to choose from. Right from the traditional Anarkali kurta pant set and kurta dhoti set to the more conventional dresses and tunics, festive wear has it all! So whatever you love wearing has now gotten a refurbished festive look that is hard to ignore. So ladies, indulge yourself in some guilty pleasure and stock your wardrobe with designer festive wear and occasion wear for all kinds of celebrations!
Types Of Women's Festive Wear
Kurti & Dhoti Pant Set
Dhoti pants have set the fashion world on fire and are here to stay. A kurti and dhoti pant set is perfect for any festive occasion as it is a decent balance between traditional and trendy. Steal the show with the flare of dhoti pants and a straight kurta with a halter neck or with long sleeves! Accessorize it with a contrasting stole and a belt for added oomph.
Jacket And Top With Pants
Want to look trendy yet showcase your festive vibes? Go for a jacket and top with pants set that is sure to give you all the attention you need. Jackets are so in vogue and they also help you add layers to your outfit. Layers are cool, right? Don't forget pumps for completing your look.
Pathani Pants
Fashionistas across the globe are swearing by pathani pants these days. The old-world charm fused with funky fashion has created a wonder known as pathani pants. Create an uber-sexy look with pathani pants and a crop top or a long sleeve kurti. Mojaris or juttis are your best bet when it comes to pairing perfect footwear with your pathani pants.
Dhoti Pants
What can we say about dhoti pants? Traditional yet all the more contemporary, dhoti pants are the masterpiece of fusion fashion. They look sexy and so stylish. When you don’t have time to go to extra lengths to look chic, opt for dhoti pants. For a sultry look pair them with a shirt or wrap-around crop top. Opt for ballerinas or mojaris to pair with dhoti pants.
Shrug And Pant Set
A coordinated shrug and pant set is sexy and elegant at the same time. Pair a shrug and pant set with your favorite top, crop top, or kurti, and create a flawless look on the go. Layers have a charm that is truly matchless and what’s better than a chic shrug to layer your ensemble? Ditch your dupatta for a contemporary look with a shrug and pant set.
Long Jacket, Kurta, And Pant Set
Elegant and classy, a kurta pant set with a long jacket makes you fashionable in a flash. With its old-world charm and chic looks, this dynamic combo is sure to set you apart from the rest of the crowd. Don a banarasi long jacket, a plain long-sleeved kurti in the same color, and straight ankle-length pants with the slightest flare, also in the same color, and watch the magic unfold!
Dress
Sometimes, a beautiful little flared dress is all you need to exude confidence and look chic. Who said little dresses can’t be considered women’s festive wear? When you don’t have the time or patience to choose and carry a statement festive wear ensemble, then opt for a flared dress that can be worn and carried pretty easily. Don't forget pumps and statement necklaces to complete the look.
Tunic And Pants
A birthday party? Need to look decent yet stylish? Don a tunic with pants to create a glamorous look that is elegant and pretty. Experiment with the tunic sleeves to make a fashion statement. Kaftan sleeves, Marie sleeves, or balloon sleeves all look good in a tunic and can be paired with straight pants. Don't forget the strap-on heels to add a dash of sexy to your look!
Hem Dress Cum Shrug
Ditch your regular dress for a shrug dress that is both a shrug and a dress! This dress is dreamy and has all that you need to create a chic look. Make a fashion statement wherever you go with this fusion dress that offers both comfort and cool looks. Adding a belt to this ensemble will give you the glamor you need to steal the show. Strap-on heels or stilettos are best paired with a dress cum shrug.
Skirts - Silk Skirts, Banarasi Skirts
The elegant and minimalist cousin of a lehenga, skirts are unbeatable when it comes to showing off your style. Silk skirts are a great option for achieving a decent look. Banarasi skirts, on the other hand, are more suitable for traditional functions and cultural settings where a bit heavy look is preferable. Pair skirts with shirts to create a boho-chic look!
Top And Dhoti Pants
Cute, comfortable, and cool, a top and dhoti pants set are all you need to look fabulous. This great combo is trendy and can be rocked on several festive occasions. Pair it with a shrug for a chic look or add a waist belt to the top to show off your sexy curves. There are numerous ways to style tops and dhoti pants.
High Low Hem Skirt
The cooler cousin of the rather traditional banarasi skirt, the high low hem Banarasi skirt gives you a boho-chic appeal that is hard to miss at any function. A high low hem skirt is best paired with a crop top or a top with statement sleeves such as balloon sleeves, gathered sleeves or kaftan sleeves. Experiment with footwear as you can easily flaunt your feet and legs in a high-low skirt.
Wrap Around Top And Skirt
Let us tell you the secret to creating an uber-sexy ensemble for a festive occasion - it's a wrap-around top with a flared skirt! There is something just so sexy about a wrap-around top that it instantly adds glamor to your attire and aids you in making a bold fashion statement. Don’t forget a statement necklace to go with the wrap-around top and a bracelet for a chic look.
Anarkali Kurta Pant Set
Anarkalis are an evergreen festive wear kurtis that can never go out of fashion. Gone are the days when Anarkali kurta was paired with churidar bottoms. Ditch your regular bottom wear with an Anarkali kurta and opt for straight pants to rock the ethnic chic look. The flare of the Anarkali kurta will be balanced by the straight-fit pants so do not forget to add strap-on heels to your ensemble to create long sexy legs!
Crop Top And Skirt
A beautiful combo, crop tops, and skirts are made for each other. When you no longer want layers, go for a crop top and a skirt to look fabulous and hot! Contrasting crop tops and skirts are all you need to get that vibrant boho look. Alternatively, if you want to go for a decent look, then opt for coordinated crop tops and skirts that offer a toned-down and smart look.
Beautiful Festive Wear Designs
Peplum Jacket And Top With Straight Pants
Peplum jackets are, simply put, the prettiest of them all! The way a peplum jacket enhances your figure and creates a cute yet sexy look is marvelous. Style a peplum jacket with a top and straight pants to achieve an easy-peasy festive look that can never go wrong. You can also make a fashion statement by opting for a coordinated peplum jacket and pants and pairing it with a contrasting top. Be sure to add lots of bangles or bracelets to enhance the beauty of your hands. Pumps or stilettos go all too well with this ensemble.
Pathani Salwar
Pathani salwar along with festive wear kurtis is a dynamic combo that is a wardrobe essential for every fashionista. Who said only pants were in vogue? Pathani pants and pathani salwars are climbing up the fashion charts too quickly these days. So make sure you own some basic and some trendy pathani salwars and pathani pants. Pair pathani salwars with contrasting festive wear kurtis with long sleeves, or with short sleeveless kurtis for a trendy look. Add statement earrings and a hair accessory to complete the look.
Flared Dress
Flared dress is a go-to fashion choice for fashion gurus across the globe. Go with a flared dress whenever you are in a hurry or when you are out of options. A dress is cute and sexy at the same time. What’s more? It looks classy yet is very comfortable to wear all day or all night long. Ditch your worries about pairing bottom wears and jackets or anything and choose a one-piece to rock the evening. Flaunt your legs with a short flared dress and make sure to add a pair of printed pumps to add oomph to your outfit. A cute little handbag is all you need to complete the look.
Angrakha Kurta & Pant Set
Angrakha kurta and pant sets are so trending these days and they are here to stay for good. Angrakha kurtas have traditional origins and add an old-world charm to your outfit. Teaming them up with pants creates a fusion look that is hard to ignore. Make sure all eyes are on you at any party or function with this festive wear kurti and pants. To add more glamor to your ensemble, opt for a flared or Anarkali angrakha kurta. Don't forget a pair of jhumkas to go with this outfit.
Hemline Top & Dhoti Pants
Dhoti pants teamed up with a hemline top are all you need to look fashionable for any festive occasion. The chic of dhoti pants combined with the classy hemline tops is the ultimate combo that creates a fashion statement by itself. Be sure to add statement-making footwear to this ensemble for an added dash of glamor. Lots of bangles and hair accessories would go well with a hemline top and dhoti pants set.
Asymmetric Bohemian Top
Want to rock the boho-chic look? Look no further than an asymmetric bohemian top that offers boho appeals along with the glamor of asymmetry. You can either pair an asymmetric bohemian top with a flared skirt or dhoti pants or tulip dhoti to get going. Steer clear of high low skirts or any bottom wear with geometric shapes. Accessorize with oxidized jewelry to complete the boho-chic look along with mojaris or boho-juttis.
Kaftan Top
A kaftan top is another pretty boho-chic attire that gives you an easy-going look. Kaftan tops are perfect for decent festive occasions such as birthdays, house-warming parties, or even baby showers. Pair kaftan tops with straight pants to achieve a slimmer look. Alternatively, if you want a fuller look, then pair short kaftan tops with flared pants or even dhoti pants. Don't forget oxidized necklaces to get the boho-chic look.
Banarasi Kaftan
A Banarasi kaftan is pretty much all you need for an uber glamorous look. Banarasi fabric is classy and a great traditional styling aid. Combine that with the chic of the kaftan and you get a stunning one-piece that is sure to turn all heads your way! Rock a Banarasi kaftan with some stylish jewelry sets, preferably statement earrings and a cute little handbag. In winters, you can don straight pants with a kaftan but on hotter days the kaftan can be worn as a dress.
High Front-Slit Kurti And Dhoti Pants Set
Slits have been used to achieve a sexier look forever. The oh-so-sexy slits have made their way into the world of kurtis and we now have a front slit kurti that is just so chic. Team a high front-slit kurti with dhoti pants to create a fashionable festive look that is perfect for all kinds of festive occasions. Don't forget an amazing pair of heels to make this outfit stand out in a crowd.
Kimono Sleeves Tunic
Originating from Japanese traditional dress, kimono sleeves have made their way to the global fashion stage and have been loved by fashionistas all over the world. Don a kimono sleeves tunic to show off your style with confidence. Team it up with straight pants and statement earrings. You can also add a finger ring to accessorize your hands. The best thing about kimono sleeves is that they are stylish and comfortable at the same time. So rock the kimono sleeves tunic at any festive occasion and make a style statement.
Marie-Sleeved Banarasi Kurti
One of the classiest and sexiest festive wear kurtis is the Marie-sleeved banarasi kurti that is adorned by zari motifs to help you create an ethnic-chic look. Marie sleeves are a statement by themselves and need nothing extra to create a fashionable look. Don a Marie-sleeved Banarasi kurta with matching pants to make a bold fashion statement. Add hoops and a hairclip to enhance your ensemble.
Occasions That Demand Festive Wear
Different occasions demand different outfits. Abhishti offers a wide range of occasion wear and festive wear for women. Choose your favorite from among the huge variety or experiment with your style statement with a whole new set of festive wear from Abhishti. You can get beautiful designer festive wear for all kinds of occasions including -
Anniversary
Anniversary parties are a lovely time to showcase your style. Go for something chic and elegant such as a kimono sleeves tunic, a flared dress, kurti with dhoti pants, kurta and pants set, angrakha kurta, peplum jacket with top and pants, or a Banarasi kaftan.
Birthday
Birthdays call for light festive wear that looks cool, cute, and comfy. Wrap around the top with a skirt, high low hem skirt with a crop top, anything with statement sleeves, a flared dress, bohemian top, and dhoti pants with tops go well for this kind of setting.
Festivals
Festivals are celebrated with huge enthusiasm and gusto, so your dress should be in accordance. For traditional events, opt for festive wear kurtis with pathani salwars or dhoti pants, Anarkali kurta with pants, a Banarasi kaftan, or Banarasi long jacket with kurta and pant set.
Special Days
Special days such as father's day, daughter's day, valentine's day, or any other special day call for something classy and decent or sometimes sexy. Depending on the occasion you can go with crop tops paired with dhoti pants, skirts, and jackets, or skirts with tops or tunics, or a simple v-neck dress.
New Year
New Year's Eve is an excellent opportunity to flaunt your style and welcome the new year with elan. Choose attires that are trendy and sexy for such an occasion. Go for skirts or pants paired with tops, tunics, or crop tops. Don't forget to add a jacket to your ensemble as the winter season calls for layers!
Bridal Showers
Bridal showers are pretty much a fashion war of sorts. Dressing up to look your best is your only option when bridal showers are concerned. Hence go with an ensemble that is both chic and makes you feel comfortable in your skin. It could be a crop top with a peplum jacket and tulip dhoti or a festive wear kurti with culottes.
Weddings/Rokas/Engagement Ceremonies
Get all the eyes on yourself at weddings by donning your best outfits. Since weddings are a traditional affair make sure you choose your outfit accordingly. Go for a blend of traditional and contemporary like a banarasi long jacket kurta with pants or a Banarasi zari motifs kaftan. You can also opt for a crop top with dhoti pants and a dupatta drape to create a faux saree.
Haldi Ceremony
The Haldi ceremony is all about fun. Since you are bound to apply some Haldi, choose a dress with short sleeves or no sleeves at all. Wearing statement sleeves at a haldi function is a huge fashion faux pas that you want to avoid. Go for comfortable yet chic clothes like a halter neck kurta with straight pants, a festive wear kurti with dhoti pants, or a simple tunic with a skirt.
Sangeet & Mehendi Ceremony
Show your moves and your curves at the Sangeet ceremony with a high front slit kurti with pants or a side slit dress. Wear sleeveless or short-sleeved attires for both the Sangeet ceremony and Mehendi ceremony. You don't want any mess!