The season of “all fun and no work” is here to let you get painted in vibrant colors. With Holi comes new ways of dressing up, styling them, and looking your best. Wearing traditional Indian outfits can be your first step because of their ease and elegance. Because let’s accept it! There can be nothing better than the best!

But dressing up in Holi outfits is not the last thing. Styling yourself differently without compromising your skin and hair would need some attention. Because who wouldn’t like to get drenched in colors yet stay protected and look remarkable in stylish festive dresses? So let’s prepare our Indian outfit look for the most awaited colorful festival in India.

A bright Kanjivaram saree on Holika Dahan eve

Holika puja is an after-dusk ritual, so you should opt for vibrant shades like rani pink, mustard, or bottle green that will complement the aura of the occasion as well. It’s a traditional bonfire with an earthen pot in the center of wooden logs calling for traditional Indian outfits, especially an Indian saree or a casual kurta for men.

Opt for less elaborate features in lighter and flame-resistant fabrics and pin up your pallu to engage in religious chores seamlessly.

Kanjivaram saree

A tie-dye printed cotton dress for the Holi bash

If you plan to wear a short kurti dress, don’t forget to maintain a layer of protection between your skin and the harsh colors. Apply a high-SPF sunscreen or a moisturizer. The choice of fabric you make as a Holi outfit is more important than the overall look of your dress. Because fabrics that might cling to your body or are see-through once wet can spoil your play day unnecessarily.

Pick cotton kurtis over others as it's light, breathable, and dries super quickly. Go no embroideries. Instead, pick printed Indian outfits. Especially the tie-dye prints will make up for a perfect Holi outfit.

printed cotton dress

Multi-colored kurta for men to host a Holi party

Opting for festive camouflage in a multicolored kurta for men or a rainbow-hued Nehru Jacket on top of your white short kurta will be a perfect Holi outfit for men. From dhoti pants to classic denim, you can freely style your Indian outfit with Kurta Pajamas or Pathani suits and dress up as per your comfort. Kolhapuri chappals will ooze out your ethnicity while allowing your foot to breathe.

Layer your kurta with an undershirt inside to avoid them from clinging once wet. Asymmetric and A-line cuts can give your ethnic kurta pajama look fusional and trendy.

kurta for men

An indo western dress for girls to outshine in the pictures

While denim would be your first call for an Indo-western dress, ditch them this year as they become too heavy once wet. Instead, go for a dhoti or kurta pant set for a fusional and comfortable appearance. Add colored sunglasses to your Indian outfit look to bring style and safety to one place.

If you plan to wear Indian jewelry, opt for plain or simple ones. Let your tassels or color-coded accessories like footwear, sunglasses, etc. grab all the colorful attention.

indo western dress for girls

A color tinge to your white Indian outfits for the Holi touch

One of the easiest and classiest ways of dressing up for Holi is wearing white. And the most common trick of styling these traditional dresses is wearing a white Indian outfit for women and accessorizing it with oxidized jewelry well. And hence we’ve brought you several ways of adding a color touch to your white Holi outfit to make it look stylish and unique. Here are those:

A printed scarf styled around your plain salwar suit if it’s your ‘Tilak wali’ Holi

plain salwar suit

Prints on your white Organza saree for a ‘flowerful’ Holi

Organza saree

A fancy dupatta with your designer Anarkali dress when it is ‘bas sukhe rang wali’ Holi

Anarkali dress

A multicolor lace or tassels on your white salwar kameez if it’s your ‘only natural colors’ Holi

white salwar kameez

Colorful mirror embellishments on your white lehenga for a ‘Bollywood wali’ Holi

white lehenga

Pre-Holi skin care tips

  • Cleanse and exfoliate your skin and then moisturize.
  • Give extra attention to the dry areas like your elbows and knees. (Yes! Holi skin care is not just for the face)
  • Oil your hair thoroughly.
  • Try wearing full sleeves Indian outfits to avoid direct contact with the sun.
  • Lip Balm is a must must mustttt!
  • Apply a coat of nail paint so that the colors come out of your nails easily after you’re done playing.

Post-Holi skin care tips

  • Use olive or coconut oil to take out the colors from your face and neck.
  • Shampoo twice and nourish your hair well.
  • Soothe your skin with ice and avoid putting on heavy makeup. Give time for your skin to heal naturally.
  • Sleep and rejuvenate well. Because after that, you again get to style in Indian outfits and meet your friends and family!