It's the perfect go-between if you don't want to wear something that is too traditional, but is fit for a festival or wedding. If B-Town's Diwali party looks are anything to go by, then the gharara and its cousin the sharara are apt for such occasions. "It's easier to move if you pick the right type. Of course, palazzo pants also work, though they aren't as desi," says stylist Mehak Chawla, who tells you how to make these styles work best for you.

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