Holi Festival – What To Wear And What Not To Wear This Holi

What To Wear And What Not To Wear This Holi Festival

The nip in the air has receded and summer closes in. This is the signal for the advent of the Holi festival, a much-awaited festival in India, celebrated with great joy and fervor. The festival is one of the most colorful of the Indian festivals. It is a celebration of life in many ways, a renewal and reaffirmation of relations and bonds with friends, relatives, and even nature. Emotions find expressions in the riot of colors, song, and dance that characterize the celebration of Holi.

If you are traveling in India or if you are in India then you would know that it’s almost that time of the year again when balloons will be thrown around and the sky will be colorful without a rainbow.

Our favorite Holi festival is here i.e. Holi, the festival of colors. And if you thought Holi is celebrated only in India, think again? Holi in a different form is a popular festival in many parts of the world, especially Asia. Along with shopping for Holi colors, shopping for the perfect outfit for the occasion is also necessary. Who wouldn’t like to get all drenched and colorful and still look fabulous in that perfect dress you choose for yourself? Look the brightest and the most colorful this Holi by using these tips we have for you!

FABRIC: WHAT TO WEAR AND WHAT NOT TO WEAR?

The fabric of the dress you wear is as important as the look of the whole dress. Something as simple as its fabric can make you uncomfortable throughout the event you are wearing that dress to or help you just breeze through it.

Holi is a lot of work which is why fabrics like cotton are recommended. It will keep you cool even if the temperature increases. It definitely won’t cause you a wardrobe malfunction by hugging your body and making you look like a drenched cat. The best option is to wear a full sleeve cotton dress, be it in white or with colors.

Fabrics that cling to your body or are see through are definitely not recommended for Holi because that will never look good on an occasion like this. Avoid wearing something that might cause sunburns to your skin. You need to protect yourself from the sun. Also, do not go for a fabric that is too expensive because you usually do not wear the clothes worn on Holi again, so investment is not suggested.

INDIAN WEAR: WHICH IS SUITABLE AND WHICH IS NOT?

Indian women look their best in ethnic wear only; no other outfit style can compete with that. There is a huge variety of ethnic wear to choose from and you won’t find a boring outfit in this section. You can choose from prints, embroidery, plain fabric and what not.

An occasion like Holi festival which is one of the main Indian festivals demands an ethnic outfit like a salwar suit with embroidery or a traditional cotton saree. You will definitely look like you are up for the festivities.

The best way to style your simple ethnic outfits is to add a dupatta or a printed scarf that reflects the colors of the Holi very well. You can add on accessories as well like a heavy bangle in one hand which is as loud as your scarf. Anyone would rock this combination.

WESTERN WEAR: WHAT TO PICK AND WHAT TO DROP THIS HOLI?

Holi is a very traditional occasion but you can always jazz it up a little with amazing western wear. The key is to choose an outfit that is comfortable and simple; it has to be trendy too at the same time.

Something as simple as denim jeans along with a plain tank top and a scarf around the neck can become your perfect outfit for the Holi party. Do not overdo anything; keep it as simple as possible. This combination is very comfortable and will not end up in any kind of malfunction. You can enjoy to the fullest.

Do not go for a party dress this Holi which has too much bling or is dark in color. Go for the bright colors and shine like the sun. It would be better if you do not go for dresses that make you conscious as you will be quite active throughout the occasion.

FOOTWEAR: WHAT TO CHOOSE AND WHAT NOT TO CHOOSE?

Choosing footwear for an occasion like Holi festival can be very tricky because you will be up and running all the time so you have to choose something that can put up with that kind of activity and does not break off the second you start dancing.

The best option here is to wear flip-flops, be it plain flip flops or colorful flip-flops. They are very comfortable to walk in and will go with any outfit you wear – western or ethnic. You can easily find such a pair on a discount of 40% with all the Holi sales going online. Also, a pair of Kolhapuri chappals would also suffice here.

A big no here is heels. You do not want to end up spraining your ankle and miss out on all the Holi fun. They will be difficult to handle and you will have to be careful not to spoil your favorite pair of heels. Shoes are also not recommended as they fill up with water and are not easy to carry after that.

RIGHT CHOICE OF ACCESSORIES: WHAT TO CARRY AND WHAT NOT TO CARRY?

Accessories can always bring up the vibe of any outfit be it how boring you think it is. This is why you should not back off when it comes to accessories when you are putting so much effort into your Holi outfit. Your simple dress might become perfect on with a pair of earrings.

When you wear a colorful outfit then your accessories should be simple and plain so that it does not look like you have overdone it. When your outfit is simple then go crazy with accessories. Wear a huge pair of hoop earrings with a plain white dress and colorful bangles, and you will be good to go.

Do not accessorize too much as well, it should not be like you are managing your accessories only all the time. Something dazzling or with a bling is a no go here. You might want to save that diamond necklace you just bought for a different occasion.

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF THIS HOLI

Holi festival is definitely one of the most favorite festivals for Indians which is why we put so much effort into deciding what to wear and look our best. With the best outfit, have the best sunscreen as well if you wish to save yourself from that sun. Oil your hair also well as it will save your hair from a lot of damage. Take good care of yourself and make an entry at your Holi party with a bang and surprise everyone by using these tips to dress up for the Holi festival.

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