Diwali Fashion Trends 2024: Your Style Guide For The Festive Season

Fall marks the beginning of the holiday season worldwide, and one of the major celebrations is Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a vibrant and joyous occasion celebrated with great anticipation and enthusiasm. This year, Diwali will be celebrated on October 31, 2024. 

Diwali celebrations begin well before the festival and continue long after it has passed. Fashion enthusiasts and designers dedicate months to crafting unique styles and collections for the occasion. It’s the season when Indian designers unveil their curated collections, showcasing the evolution of Indian fashion beyond traditional styles. 

Indian fashion is a vibrant tapestry of colors, serving as a longtime inspiration for global fashion. Fashion takes center stage during Diwali,  with every detail noticed in the preparations. This year, the forecasted trends focus on comfort and contemporary designs. We have compiled this year’s fashion trends to follow: 

1. Sustainability

With rising costs, there is a strong focus on sustainability in fashion. Handloom sarees, organic cotton kurtas, and eco-friendly fabrics are becoming increasingly popular for their comfort and breathability. Top designers are embracing upcycled fashion, giving traditional pieces a modern twist. People are revamping heirloom sarees for a fresh, stylish look.

2. Indo-Western Wear

Indo-Western wear has become a popular trend in recent years. Indo-Western wear blends the elegance of traditional Indian attire with the chic, modern appeal of Western fashion. For instance, a jumpsuit with a draped dupatta, crop tops with dhooti pants, classic kurta with tailored pants,  flowy kurta with skinny jeans, or lengha with a jacket,  crop top, or off-shoulder blouse. If you are someone who loves mixing and matching ethnic and modern elements, Indo-Western wear is for you. 

3. Statement Sleeves

Recent fashion runway shows have highlighted the return of statement sleeves, with exaggerated puff sleeves and dramatic bell sleeves making waves on blouses, kurtas, and dresses. These bold sleeves bring a playful and unique touch to simple outfits. Another trend gaining momentum is sheer sleeves adorned with delicate embroidery or embellishments, offering a subtle yet elegant look, especially when paired with a minimalist outfit. 

4. Pre-Draped Sarees

Sarees are timeless and never go out of style.  Gone are the days of spending hours draping a saree. The hassle-free, pre-draped sarees are here to stay. Available in various fabrics, including cotton, silk, and georgette. These sarees offer a quick and stylish solution without compromising on elegance, especially on a time crunch. 

5. Lehengas

Lehengas are always a top choice for a large evening Diwali party. This year, lehengas with tone-on-tone embroidery (same color thread work) are trending for a subtle, sophisticated look. Velvet is making a big comeback this year. Velvet lehengas with intricate zari work or embroidery are the perfect ensemble, offering a luxurious yet traditional touch. Additionally, adding a brocade dupatta to a lehenga instantly elevates the look. The rich, textured fabric adds depth and royalty to any outfit.

6. Vibrant Colors and Bold Accessories

This Diwali is all about embracing vibrant hues. Bold and striking shades like metallics, neon, electric blue, and hot pink are trending this season. Think golden sarees or silver-glazed tissue lehengas for a glitzy and glam look. For a softer touch,  pastel shades such as blush pink, mint green, and lavender, accented with metallic gold or silver, add an ethereal vibe to the celebration.

This season, statement jewelry like chunky necklaces, oversized jhumkas, and big chandbalis are making waves. Oxidized silver jewelry remains a top choice, complementing both traditional and Indo-Western outfits effortlessly.

For 2024, hair trends embrace a minimalist yet polished look with sleek, slicked-back styles, low ponytails, or center-parted buns. Fresh gajras, stylish hairpins, and decorative hairbands add charm and elevate any hairstyle.

Glowing makeup is buzzing this year, featuring dewy skin with subtle highlighter and smoky eyes accented with metallic shades or eyeliner. Complete the festive look with bold lips in red, plum, or hot pink.  Potli bags adorned with intricate embroidery or mirror work are the perfect finishing touch to enhance your Diwali look. 

Diwali allows you to put your best fashion foot forward and it's also a time to express yourself through vibrant colors, traditional silhouettes, and new trends. Whether you choose to repurpose your heirloom saree with a sleek bun adorned with fresh gajras, go for a chic metallic lehenga paired with oversized jhumkas, or experiment with Indo-Western fusion matched by a potli bag, your attire reflects the spirit of happiness that Diwali symbolizes.

As you celebrate the festival of lights,  understand that fashion is all about feeling confident and comfortable in your skin. Celebrate sustainable choices, incorporate bold accessories into your outfits, and try out new makeup and hairstyle trends. This holiday season,  let your lookbook tell a story of tradition, charm, opulence, and personal style.

Patel Brothers wishes you and your family a joyful and prosperous Diwali!

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