10 Diwali Outfit Ideas For When You Want To Dress Simple Yet Ethnic Chic

Aapro Label are known for their vibrant prints and beautiful drapes with the right amount of ethnic feels. Here we have their printed draped skirt and shirt set crafted in chanderi fabric. The collared neck adds just the right amount of formalness. This one's a great pick for fashionistas looking for a breezy yet put together outfit for the countless Diwali dinner nights.

If you are like me and despise wearing embroidery-clad ethnic clothes that start feeling heavy (and at times itchy) the moment you get them on, but still want to sport the typical traditional look then anarkalis are just the thing for you! They are breezy, comfortable (and don't cling to the body) and look absolutely ethereal if styled correctly. This printed pink anarkali from Masaba looks like something Sonam Kapoor would wear (and is one sale too!). Can't stop planning an imaginary Diwali event in my mind to flaunt this!

There's nothing in this world that can beat the charm of a saree. However, if you can't do seven yards of draping tucked around your waist, a pre-draped skirt saree is just the thing for you! Not only does it save the time consumed by draping, but is also very feasible to carry and is exactly what you need to dance the night away at the Diwali parties. I have my heart on this powder pink one from Kalki. Also, the embroidered detailing on the blouse and the deep back add to the playful vibes of the saree.

Ghararas are a great addition to your Diwali wardrobe as they are not only easy to pull off but also look extremely stylish. I found this beautiful gharara set from the Hidden Gems section on the Nykaa Fashion website, always a great place to start looking for a show-stopping outfit such as this one from Baise Gaba. I absolutely love the pleated top with the tie-up neck that gives the outfit a youthful contemporary touch in contrast to the traditional gharara. Baise Gaba is known for their luxe clothing and thus is a little heavily priced, skip this one if you are not a fan of investing in quirky prints.

There's nothing that can beat the comfort and looks of a crisp kurta teamed with a pair of well-fitted trousers. This one from trueBrowns is giving quiet luxury with the opulent blue colour and sleek V-neck. The puff sleeves along with gathers at the neck make for the perfect minimalistic details that don't overpower the simplicity of the look. Dress this up with a pair of chandbalis or jhumkas for your Dhanteras puja.

Every single detail about this saree screams drama in a Bollywood movie star kind of way. You can never go wrong with black, especially if it's sheer because it adds sophistication to the look. This is for the divas who like going all out for their Diwali celebrations and wanna dress the part. Would suggest going the old-world charm route for the styling and doing your hair up in a bun while keeping the accessories very minimal.

While I am not a big fan of wearing a shirt with embroidered trousers/skirts, I know many people enjoy the contemporary-meets-traditional aesthetic and so, here's my take on the same. These separates include a culottes situation along with button down shirt with bell sleeves — perfect for not so elaborate Diwali scenes. Also, it's neutral in colour so I might even give it a shot and wear it (because you can never go wrong with monotones, can you?).

Saved the best for the last. For easy dressers like me who enjoy wearing free-flowing silhouettes that don't cling to the body but still look fab, a kaftan's your best friend! This one from Mandira Wirk has been sitting in my wishlist since long and I feel now's the perfect time to splurge a little on this statement piece. The deep colour is perfect for the Diwali season and the touch of floral detail on the shoulder and bordering looks fab coupled with the solid colour.