Your guide to modif ying traditional looks this Navratri

Navratri is the time to bring out your brightest colours, dress up and have a little fun with your festive wardrobe. With a new colour to wear each day, you get nine chances to experiment with different outfits, accessories and styles. From a colourful chaniya choli and classic lehenga to a simple kurta set or a saree, there’s something for every mood and occasion. You can keep your look traditional with mirror work, Bandhani prints and silver jewellery, or mix things up with modern touches. Here’s a simple day-by-day guide to help you put together a stylish Navratri look for all nine days.

Day 1 — Orange

Start with a vibrant chaniya choli. An orange chaniya choli with mirror work or embroidery makes for an easy festive look. Add a contrasting dupatta, jhumkas and colourful bangles to complete it.

Day 2 — White

Add colour through your accessories. Keep the outfit simple with a white kurta and bring in colour through a printed dupatta, statement earrings and bangles. Find similar by Liva Fabrics

Day 3 — Red

Keep it classic with a red lehenga. A red lehenga is a Navratri classic. Pair it with a contrasting embroidered blouse and traditional jewellery for a festive look.

Day 4 — Royal Blue

Switch it up with an Electric Blue Saree. Try a royal blue saree with a multi-colour print. Add jhumkas and chokers for a traditional finish. find similar at Navyasa by Liva.

Day 5 — Yellow

Have fun with prints. A yellow skirt or lehenga paired with a printed blouse and contrasting dupatta keeps the look bright and playful. Finish with colourful bangles.

Day 6 — Green

Bring in a Bandhani dupatta. Pair a green chaniya choli or kurta set with a Bandhani dupatta for a traditional touch. Silver jewellery works especially well with the look.

Day 7 — Grey

Give it a metallic twist. A silver-grey lehenga or sharara can make the understated colour feel festive. Add colourful earrings or bangles to bring some contrast.

Day 8 — Purple

Let the blouse stand out. Choose a purple lehenga or chaniya choli and make the blouse the statement piece with an interesting neckline, sleeves or embroidery.

Day 9 — Peacock Green

End with a statement look. Go for a peacock-green embroider kurta paired with blue jeans. Add statement earrings, a potli and traditional jewellery for the final night.

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