Time has passed us by faster than the speed of twinkling fairy lights. And in the blink of an eye the season of joy and happiness, a time of celebration and festivity, has arrived once again. So like always, it's time to roll up our sleeves, make space in our wardrobes and begin with the festive shopping.
In a wide variety of festive wear ranging from lehengas to kurtis, dresses are unndoubtedly underrated. Dresses offer comfort (the number one requirement) as well as the extravagance needed for celebration. From brocade fabric to chanderi, from sequined silk to intricately embroidered, here's our list of 12 different dresses you could wear this festive season.
This pencil dress has been crafted from chanderi silk embroidered fabric which features a floral jaal pattern. Stunning and extremely fashionable, this dress is the exact definition of ethnic but modern.
In this multi-colored pencil dress, you're certain to steal the spotlight wherever you go. Crafted from patola printed silk fabric with a zari border, this dress is perfect for any festival celebration.
This fit and flare dress is crafted from chanderi brocade fabric. The dress features woven motifs in gold zari on a lavender base. Forget the festivities for a second, is it not the dress of dreams?
This bright and fun midi length dress is crafted from tissue tanchoi fabric. Featuring a hand embroidered neckline made from a vintage kutchi patch, you'll be festive-ready in this dress, for sure.
This gorgeous pencil dress is crafted from satin silk brocade fabric and is definitely another must-have festive dress. You're guaranteed to radiate elegance and be strikingly beautiful in this fit.
This unique wrap dress has been crafted from dual tone cotton silk fabric. It has hand-embroidered lotus shaped motifs done using pitta work. Watch this dress enhance your natural beauty; you'll find yourself at the center of attention in no time.
This dress has been crafted from patola printed silk fabric with a zari border. The boho-style dress has inverted pleats till the waist which gives the wearer a slim appearance along with shape. Which means you should be prepared to turn heads. Don't say we didn't warn you!
This cotton silk ikat front-slit dress in fuchsia pink, features golden woven zari checks, with motifs all over that give it the righteous amount of bling. Picture perfect.
This fit and flare dress is crafted from cotton silk and embroidered georgette. The panels are embroidered using colorful embroidery threads in traditional Indian floral motifs, and are the very embodiment of the colorful spirit of our festivals.
This yellow dress has been crafted from chanderi silk fabric featuring golden zari woven motifs. This pop of color is an ethnic wardrobe essential and an eye-catcher. People will be dying to just come over to you and say yellow... I mean, hello, obviously.
This regal pencil dress is crafted from pure silk fabric featuring kadiyal border and kalamkari print. The fabric is dual tone in green and blue and features intricate peacock zari butta all over. The dress just screams (or well, politely speaks) of elegance and grace.
Last but not the least, this banger of a dress is crafted from sequin-embroidered raw silk. I think you'll all agree with me when I say that this is a dress necessary for your next festive outfit.
That sums up this list of 12 breath-taking and extraordinary dresses you can wear this festive season. And whether these dresses serve as an inspiration for your festive shopping or end up on a hanger in your closet, we're glad to have helped you get started.
Happy Holidays!
[P.S. Check out our blog on The Ultimate Guide to Different Dresses: 9 Basic Styles for more!]
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