Navratri 2023: Flaunt your Garba moves in style with these outfit ideas

Bollywood actors Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt have never made us want to shake a leg on Garba beats more than anyone else You have to agree It is not just their impeccable dance moves but even their ensemble that makes us want to replicate them Besides for all the dance and fashion enthusiasts a Garba night during Navratri is unmissableSporting heavy ghagra cholis and dhoti kurtas men and women step out for Garba nights on almost all nine days of the festival Deciding what to wear each day can be a task and often leads to us running out of ideas To ace the Garba fashion for Navratri 2023 we dialled Pooja Karanam a celebrity fashion stylist and wardrobe consultant who shares a variety of outfit ideas and styling tipsThe Navratri celebrations span over nine days During the festival people worship goddess Durga Besides offering prayers to the incarnations of goddess Durga and observing fasts Navratri celebrations are also about lots of joyous dancing including Garba and Dandiya Raas While Garba involves clapping hands and performing rhythmic movements in a circle Dandiya Raas involves dancing with dandiya sticksThroughout the festival various cultural and religious organisations host Garba events These events see participation from a large number of people dressed up in heavy traditional outfits ldquoChaniya choli and kurtapyjama are a staple wear during Navratri as well as for Garbardquo says Karanam A typical chaniya choli includes a flared skirt a fitted blouse and a matching dupatta To amplify the look women often accessorise the outfit with heavy jewellery such as choker necklaces bangles and earringsFor men the traditional outfit is the kurtapyjama with a colourful dupatta draped over the shoulder A turban and accessories like kada bangle and mojari traditional shoes complete the look These outfits are known for their intricate embroidery mirror work and vibrant colours reflecting the joyous spirit of the festivalHere is how you can style the evergreen Garba outfits For Women1 Chaniya choli A classic chaniya choli with intricate embroidery and mirror work can never run out of style Pick vibrant shades for a Garba night to add more energy to your look Pair it with a statement silver necklace and jhumka earrings the length of which can depend on your personal preference2 Pair your favourite ghagra with a crop top Add a modern twist to your traditional wear by pairing a ghagra flared skirt with a crop top Accessorise it with a waist belt and oxidised jewellery3 Fusion saree Opt for a fusion saree with a predraped or dhotistyle silhouette Pair it with a contrasting blouse and a belt to define your waist This fusion look is comfortable and stylish for a night of dancingFor Men1 Kurta pyjama with Bandhani dupatta Opt for a vibrant kurta pyjama with a contrasting bandhani dupatta Add a brooch and traditional footwear for a complete look2 Pathani suit You can choose to go for a timeless Pathani suit with embroidered details This makes for a great festive wear option and also makes you look in style You can also pair your outfit with a colourful turban and mojari shoesEvolution in traditional stylesTraditionally Garba outfits involved ghagra choli and kurtas having Rajasthani and bandhani prints with mirror work The choli for both men and women had a flair starting from the abdomen Silver and oxidised statement accessories ensured a complete look Now we witness evolution in the style or a modern extension of the traditional stylesldquoOver the years Garba outfits have seen a shift towards more intricate designs vibrant colours and fusion elementsrdquo shares Karnam ldquoWomen now experiment with different fabrics and silhouettes blouse styles opting for halter necks offshoulder designs or even backless cholis Men too have started incorporating modern accessories like pocket squares and stylish footwear and have embraced shorter kurtas asymmetrical cuts and innovative use of colours and fabricsrdquoIf you wish to break from the monotonous Garba wear and experiment with fusion styles while still holding the essence of festive wear in place Karanam shares some fresh looks you can tryFor Women1 Lehenga saree Opt for a lehengastyle saree with a predraped pallu for a fusion look To add to the look accessorise with a statement belt and contemporary jewellery2 Palazzo with choli Pair a flowy palazzo and choli set with a traditional bandhani dupatta Complete the look with oversized earrings and a sleek bun hairstyle Donrsquot shy away from embedding a few roses or any flowers of your choice into your bunFor Men1 Indowestern sherwani Combine a traditional sherwani with modern cuts and pair it with dhoti pants Add a bandhani pocket square and pair the outfit with embroidered juttismojari2 Kurta with Nehru jacket Wear a kurta with a contrasting Nehru jacket and slimfit trousers Accessorise the outfit with a beaded necklace and Kolhapuri chappalsNoeffort look for men and womenIf you wish to go with something that requires minimal effort your jeans are always an option Women can opt for a loose flowy long kurti or even a short ethnic kurti and wear jeans as bottomsMen can do the same They can wear either a short or long kurti along with jeans The look can be completed by layering it up with a denim jacket Bandhani dupatta or Leheriya dupatta For a minimal look short jhumkas or dainty jewellery is enough to make you look GarbareadyRecreate celebrity looksReplicating celebrity looks is also a trend with fashion influencers and enthusiasts always trying their hands at it Dressing up for a Garba night is the perfect occasion to recreate some of the most iconic celebrity looks and stand out from the crowd Karanam handpicks some of her favourite celebrity Garba looks that you can totally try outFor Women1 Deepika Padukone in lsquoGhoomarrsquo Padmaavat Recreate the look with heavily embroidered ghagra choli and Rajasthanistyle accessories You can also opt for heavy oxidised ornaments2 Alia Bhatt in Jhoome Re Gori Gangubai Kathiawadi For sporting a look seen in the song Jhoome Re Gori opt for a longsleeved chaniyacholi dupatta dress Wear the dupatta in a Gujarati pallu style and complete the look with an oxidised choker and jhumkas You can also wear a few bangles to amp up the look For Men1 Ranveer Singh in lsquoNagada Sang Dholrsquo Goliyon Ki Raasleela RamLeela Recreate the look with a blue blazer white vest or Pathani suit and a statement turban2 Salman Khan in lsquoDholi Taro Dhol Baajersquo Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam Replicate the look with a royal red mirrorworked selfless jacket black pyjamas and silver accessories These outfit ideas and inspirations reflect the rich cultural heritage and evolving fashion trends associated with Garba and Navratri celebrationsAlso Read Including coffee in your skincare routine can yield great results Experts