Winter Luxury Essential: Make Velvet Your Wardrobe BFF This Season, Take Inspo From These Bollywood Stars!

Winter has arrived, making it crucial to make the right fabric choice for a fashionable yet comfortable look. While woollen fabric reigns supreme in keeping us warm during winter, it may not be suitable for festive occasions or any events. Enter the comeback of a 90s fabric trend in your wardrobe – VELVET! Making this fabric your BFF can be a very ideal choice, ensuring you not only stay cosy but also stand out at weddings.

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Velvet exudes regality and richness, adding a luxurious touch to your attire while reflecting the season's feel. It introduces texture and warmth to both your outfit and soul simultaneously. From ethnic to formals, casuals to heavy ensembles here’s best inspirations celebrities like Deepika Padukone, Anushka Sharma, Alia Bhatt, and Kajol Devgan have beautifully demonstrated how to rock the perfect velvet attire for the upcoming wedding season and also other huge prestigious events. 

1. Gowns/Formals/Midi-dresses

Picks for prestigious events, business events, office wear or party looks. 

a. Deepika Padukone's recent appearance at the Academy Museum Gala showcased her in a stunning blue velvet gown, making a viral statement and serving as inspiration for winter events. She adorned minimal diamond jewellery, including bracelets and earrings, with her hair styled in a chic messy open look.

b. Consider Ananya Panday's elegant one-shoulder body-con gown as your choice. Paired with minimal diamond accessories—a necklace and a bracelet—she completed the look with a sleek bun.

c. For a regal touch, look to Nora Fatehi. Her mermaid-style off-shoulder gown, accompanied by 3/4th hand gloves, not only exudes elegance but also provides warmth to your delicate hands, making it an ideal choice for any outfit.

d. A black velvet blazer suit set, inspired by Sonam Kapoor and adorned with minimal floral embroidery, can be the perfect choice for business parties or events.

e. If you're looking for formals to wear to the office in cold weather, take inspiration from Anushka Sharma's velvet blazer suit featuring a robe top and pants for warmth and style.

f. Parineeti Chopra's velvet one-piece, complete with full sleeves and intricate golden thread work, is the ideal pick for parties, radiating a rich and classy aura.

h. Kiara Advani exudes elegance in this distinctive velvet midi-dress, offering perfect inspiration for party wear. Her stunning bodycon dress, adorned with net cloth balloon sleeves, ensures to stand out effortlessly in any crowd, showcasing a different and unique side of you, making it an ideal choice for those seeking fashion inspiration.

i. For jumpsuit enthusiasts, Shraddha Kapoor's black attire, adorned with ethnic work at the top and ribbon straps, is a compelling option suitable for both office and party settings. Providing comfort for those who may not favour gowns or dresses.

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2. Sarees

Straight from the timeless divas of the 80s and 90s to give inspiration for this vintage fabric.

a. Sridevi’s velvet saree look gives a royal yet perfect touch for the festive season. The iconic actress chose a black and white saree embellished with a golden embroidered border, paired with a full red blouse. The stole she carried on one hand adds a beautiful touch to her outfit. Sridevi completed the look with a twisted hair bun, minimal jewellery – small round ethnic earrings, and a matching purse.

b. Kajol’s red blouse paired with a velvet saree featuring simple floral prints is perfectly complemented by a black sleeveless blouse and an ethnic choker. She opted for a ponytail to complete her look.

Choose between sleeveless or full-length blouses based on your comfort; it's your personal preference. Both options shall provide comfort and warmth.

3. Lehengas

a. Kajal Aggarwal has chosen a voluminous lehenga adorned with intricate floral designs. Paired with a complementary sleeveless blouse and a net dupatta, she elegantly drapes the dupatta around her shoulders, providing warmth in the chilly air. Completing the look, she accessorizes with a maangtikka and a choker, leaving her hair gracefully open.

b. If you prefer a lehenga with less heavy and a full-sleeved blouse, Mira Rajput's ensemble could be the ideal choice. Her lehenga set features minimal floral work at the border, coupled with a top-like blouse and a simple thread-work dupatta. Opting for a full-length blouse ensures additional warmth. Keeping the accessories minimal, she adorns long pearl earrings and ties her hair in a chic half-up style.

c. And if you prefer to avoid an all-velvet appearance, take inspiration from Alia Bhatt's elegant choice. She opts for a sleeveless velvet blouse and dupatta paired with a lehenga made of heavy net fabric and embroidery, providing both style and warmth in chilly weather. This look serves as a perfect and simple inspiration.

4. Ethnic Suits

a. For a regal appearance, draw inspiration from Kriti Sanon's style. Opt for a floor-length, full-sleeved Anarkali adorned with intricate golden embroidery along the borders. Pair it with a long, simple dupatta in the same colour hue. Kriti effortlessly minimizes the look with a small pair of emerald earrings and leaves her hair gracefully open.

b. If you prefer a lighter ensemble, consider Mrunal Thakur's Kaftan-style kurta. Pair it with an organza dupatta and straight pants for a chic and comfortable look. Elevate the ensemble by adding a choker and leaving your hair open to capture Mrunal's effortless charm.

c. If you prefer going without a dupatta, then Genelia Dsouza’s floral kaftan kurta and pant set should be a staple in your wardrobe. She has complemented the ensemble with jhumkas and a long nose ring, serving as perfect inspiration for smaller festive occasions or as an ideal choice for wedding festivities and bridesmaid looks.

d. If you want to keep it simple and carry an ethnic look for small functions or wedding festivities, then who better to choose than Sara Ali Khan in this full-sleeved velvet kurta and pyjama.

e. For more such inspirations for bridesmaid looks and small festive functions, who better than Alia Bhatt in a full-length kaftan gown dress adorned with floral prints? She accessorized her look with an elegant bindi in the middle of her eyebrows, opted for an oxidized pair of large earrings, and left her hair open.

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5. Casuals

Embracing the epitome of comfort and casual style, Malaika Arora effortlessly makes a statement in a velvet robe dress. Perfect for those who favour casual wear, she elevates the look with a touch of glamour, pairing it with stylish sunglasses and a chic, sleek ponytail. Malaika truly embodies the essence of a fashion diva!

In the winter fashion saga, velvet emerges as the ultimate luxury essential, offering warmth and regality. Bollywood divas like Deepika Padukone, Anushka Sharma, Alia Bhatt, and Kajol Devgan showcase the versatility of velvet across gowns, sarees, lehengas, ethnic suits, and even casual wear. Whether you opt for Deepika's mesmerizing velvet gown or Kajol's classic velvet saree, each celebrity-inspired look exudes elegance and warmth. Velvet becomes the go-to fabric for winter festivities, providing a perfect blend of style and comfort. As you navigate the upcoming wedding season or smaller festive gatherings, take inspiration from these Bollywood stars to make velvet your wardrobe's best friend and make a stunning statement wherever you go.