12 Traditionally Sexy Looks That Will Make You Look Like A Pataka This Diwali

by Sneha Fatehpuria · November 9, 2015

This Diwali don’t just burst a pataka, be one. The contemporary outfits we have been wearing all these years jazzed up with a little tadka is all you need. We will tell you how:

1. The Rajasthani Chhori

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Wrap a Jaipuri red and yellow maxi skirt with hints of golden. Add some zing with golden jhumkas and chunky bracelets. Don’t forget to let your tresses play loose with the traditional middle-parting adding just the finishing touch needed. As for makeup, playing it subtle with just the dramatic eyes is what you need to take hearts away!

2. Pink princess

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This pretty pink Pakistani kurta with embroidery is the perfect pastel platter to splatter this Diwali. Danglers matching the tone of the work on the kurta and antique hair jewellery shall work wonders with the look as you team it up with a sleek bun. Since the pastel shade does wonders for your look any which way, keeping the makeup subtle is your best bet!

3. Peppy Patiala

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This peppy Patiala with a short kurta and a mirror work jacket is the perfect zesty addition to festive ensembles. For those of you looking to work up their bubbly, buoyant selves with a little bomb-astic madness, this is a perfect choice. As for the jewelery, go for a chaandbali and a beautiful Punjabi kada (bangle). Sport the braided Punjabi hairstyle and you are sure to look like Pataka guddi. Keep the makeup subtle because your outfit is loud enough.

4. Ooh it’s orange

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An exquisite gown in orange with intricate embroidery lends the party-perfect flavor for the festival of lights! Opt for playful jhumkas and a delicate bracelet. If the length is not considerably long, chip in an anklet too. A messy bun with playful locks wrapping your face would do justice to the outfit. Keep the playful zest alive and go for peppy lips!

5. Sexy black

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An Indo-western ensemble for that hatke look had to be on this list. Antique jewelry is your best bet while the hair is best tied in a bun and parted midway! You can even opt for a puff and a golden headband. As for the makeup, drift away from the ramp look and keep it as real as possible. Let the hatke factor play its charm.

6. The Indian beauty

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A net saree in olive hue with contrast resham and bead work shall set you apart from the crowd. Danglers matching the tone of the resham thread work shall add the perfect spring in your step and your tresses can simply fall loose to enhance the simple and elegant beauty of your look. Red lips would do justice to the sober outfit. Keep the eye makeup light.

7. Floral fantasy

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An anarkali with a floral twist is what you need this festive season because heavy work passe. Go for a fancy kamarbandh, simple earrings and a small pendant. A part bouffant would look perfect and glam up your look while your lips can sport pink- coz hey, you are carrying the spring forth in winter!

8. Cool in colors

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A cool lehenga choli with the prettilicious pop of colors shall completely revamp your Diwali! Pearl drop earrings and neckpiece will work well with the outfit. Also, throw in a statement bracelet and you are good to go. Twist your hair into a French knot and sport that winged liner ever-so-perfectly! We bet you’d steal hearts wherever you go!

9. Zesty yellow

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Golden and yellow ghagra for the desi damsel in you shall make for picture-perfect memories to carry ahead after Diwali. A heavy neckpiece, bangles and danglers shall be the perfect addition to the golden glam! Leave your hair open and add some wavy wonder to your hair. Keeping your makeup subtle is the best way forward.

10. Pretty in peach

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A silver bordered peach anarkali with yellow net dupatta paired with diamond studs and a simple pendant is the pretty peach sight people will never have enough of! A retro bouffant shall add the perfect finishing touch while your lips shall demand pink and your cheeks some love in the same shade!

Suggested read: 10 gorgeous hairstyles to flaunt this Diwali

11. Perky palazzo

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For the fashion-forward divas out there, a palazzo teamed with contrasting kurta, pearl earrings and bangles will be the best pick for the occasion. Pink lips, subtle eye makeup and blusher will seal the pretty deal!

12. Luscious lehenga

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Orange net lehenga with a shimmer blouse and just the right sprinkle of purple is all you need to set the Diwali balls rolling! Golden jhumkas, mix and match of bangles and a maangtika is all you need to complete the look. Opting for sexy curls is the right way forward. Intricately done eye makeup with hints of bronze teamed with nude lips and some blusher is GOOD!

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