A little bickering, some pranks, unsaid emotions, and a lot of love. That’s what a sibling relationship encompasses.
Festivals bring together families. They give us a chance to celebrate the joy of being with our loved ones and remind us to value them. And Rakshabandhan evokes a beautiful emotion of support, care, and having each other’s back, no matter what.
The past year has been difficult for many, with the restrictions and the pandemic. Everyone is looking for some occasion to break out of the routine, and what is better than Rakshabandhan to experiment and dress up.
The day of love, the day of care, definitely makes it a special occasion and calls for a special outfit. And so we are here to give you a few ideas to help you make this day a beautiful and memorable one.
Twinning with your sibling
Well, although this might not be the easiest, it is surely worth the effort. Twinning with your sibling will involve a little bit of nagging and adjustment, but the outcome will definitely be a great one. You can add a layer or even match the whole outfit depending on how much your sibling can give in. You can experiment by either adding minimal accessories or the same print outfits in different styles.
Be a host and throw a theme party
If you are the one with the party planner gene, this is your opportunity to shine. You can not only pick the perfect outfit for you this Rakshabandhan but can also set the theme for your whole family, provided they are convinced with it. No matter if you are all coming together for a Rakshabandhan brunch, or connecting through a zoom call. You can set a party theme – a specific color, a floral theme party, or even a contemporary one. And by the end of the day, you’ll have a lot of pictures along with a whole lot of fun.
Pick from Traditional / Contemporary
While traditional outfits are an indispensable part of our culture and tradition, many are giving the traditional outfits a modern twist, thus bringing us the contemporary style. From layered outfits to saree with cape style jackets, there are a plethora of options. For this Rakshabandhan choose the style that reflects your personality and mood. There are a ton of options in both traditional and contemporary designs to make you stand out.
Choose your color palette
Observe the colors that you already gravitate towards. You can choose from pastels, pop colors, warm or cool tones. Identify the base color of your outfit first and then add other layers of accent colors but make sure they are complimentary. Here are a few examples
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Slay in the right fabric
Rakhi is a popular festival of the northern region and the area experiences summer or rainy weather around the festival. Picking your outfit, suited for the weather will ensure that you are comfortable and are still able to stand out. Choose from a wide range of Cotton, Chiffon, Georgettes, and other blends. Despite the breathy, cool fabric – Cotton reigning the summer season is usually favoured, the light, flowy, elegant ones like Georgettes and Chiffon also give you the grace and confidence, you will love to flaunt.
Solids or Prints
Although 2021 is big on prints, the classic solids never go out of style. You can pick from bold and bright florals, super stripes or even watercolor tie-dye prints. If you want to go for an all time favourite – you can pair some old classic solids with a shrug, jacket, or scarf and you’re ready!
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Style your outfit with your favourite bag – choose from a small clutch, a sequined potli, or you can even go for a jewelled fanny pack to carry all your little things. With the right fabric, the color palette that enhances your skin tone, and your favourite style, you are ready to dazzle this Rakshabandhan.