It’s summer time and that means there's colour in the air, and it's time to shed those layers! From the staple white kurta for the timelessness, or an easy-to-dry outfit that may not be trendy, or even that pretty kurta for lunch, we’ve thought of every situation the festival of Holi may put you in; and have come up with the best outfits for celebrating Holi.
All White Or Already Multi-Coloured: Get Summer-Ready With These 10 Outfits
All-White White Kurta and Pant Set
Feeling filmy? Take inspiration from every Hindi cinema actress in a Holi song and adorn a staple all-white kurta and salwaar. Tjori’s Women Classic Kota White Kurta With Pants Set is a great choice. Made with cotton, it’s comfortable in case temperatures run a little high and it's an easy-breezy fit that you can wear for long hours.
Colourblocked Dupatta
Taking more inspiration from Hindi cinema, those rainbow dupattas are ideal for the festival of colours. Perfect to complement your all-white kurta-salwaar set, or to style an indo-western look with a white shirt and blue jeans. Get this blue and pink colour-blocked dupatta by Dupatta Bazaar on Myntra, and live your movie star dreams.
Gota Work and Ruffle Trim Kurta & Salwar Set
Stick to festive Indian wear anytime you’re doubtful about what to wear during a festival. Ideal for a small puja or celebration at home, Idalia’s Women Gota Work Ruffle-Trim Tunic & Salwar Set seems apt. We love it for its almost pastel colour, ruffle trim detailing and gota border which adds some gold and makes it seem fit for festive wear.
Tie-Dye Tank Top
Have plans to play with colour this year? Wear a tie-dye top so the rest of the colours simply merge in! It’s a great way to show off your spirit for the festival of colours by wearing something that’s…well, colourful. Wear the Women Tie-Dye Crumple Tank Top by Huedee, which is made with cotton and is non-transparent; perfect for Holi play. The brand also has several other tie-dye prints and colours to choose from.
Spandex Ankle-length Leggings
When you’re playing with colour and water, you need pants that dry quickly so you can be comfortable for a long time. There’s nothing better than leggings to save you from being water-soaked. BlissClub has several coloured options for ankle-length leggings and flare pants that stretch and are made for every Indian body type. And, they have pockets too! Made with 27% spandex, you can easily slip into these and be comfortable. We love their ankle-length Richa Rust leggings.
Embroidered Cotton Midi Dress
Have an elegant Holi party to attend? Okhai’s Fantasy' Embroidered Cotton Cambric Dress is a great option. This soft cotton cambric dress is designed for spring season; and the sleeves have multi-coloured embroidery, which is fitting for Holi. This maxi dress is unique and playful and can brighten up any dull day.
Spring Inspired Saree
If you love the comfort a saree brings, grab one from Suta’s spring collection. Aptly named ‘Dreaming of Spring’, it features seven coloured sarees with a floral border that’s super cute. You can choose from white, purple, mint green, yellow, pink, navy and beige. We love the yellow one that’s named ‘Chirping Birds Through The Window’, which will brighten up your festivities. This is definitely ideal if you’re not playing, but want to look like the human version of Holi anyway.
Holi Inspired Cotton Shirt
If you want to merge into the colourful spirit of the festival but still keep it casual, Sundarii has a Holi inspired collection that’s apt. Their Kingfisher - Holi Inspired Cotton Shirt has a splash of every colour on it! It’s vibrant, apt to wear on a pair of denims and look playful in it. Made with cotton, it’s designed to keep you comfortable all day.
Holi Hai White Cotton Saree
Look playful in Suta’s Holi Hai saree. Crafted for the festival of colours, this white saree has colourful handprints on it! Quite fitting for Holi, no? It has a playful vibe and is quite fitting for your backyard festivities. We think this would also look great for a Holi party, as you’ll seem right in the spirit.
Rang Panchami Mul Cotton Saree
Sundarii’s Holi-inspired collection is more extensive than most other brands. You’ll find mul cotton, chanderi silk, kota doria and more saree options, all in multi colours that are inspired by the festival. But we love the Rang Panchami - Holi Inspired Mul Cotton Saree which has splashes of many colours, most evidently violet-blue and large white dots, lines and other geometric prints on it.