If you live in Mumbai like Bollywood’s biggest stars, you’ll understand why your favourite celebrities have been leaning heavily towards skirts and dresses lately. We may be halfway through October, but the city’s hot, muggy climate demands a closet full of breezy silhouettes, and the stars are no exception. Just yesterday, Esha Gupta joined designer Nikhil Thampi for dinner in BKC wearing a short blue velvet number, while Jacqueline Fernandez braved Mumbai’s scorching afternoon heat in a tiny white tennis skirt and Kangana Ranaut stepped out in the evening in a strappy Gauri & Nainika dress. One of the few in the city to go with trousers was Malaika Arora, but even she made her look more weather-appropriate by opting for a crop top. Over in Australia, Meghan Markle made her first public appearance since announcing her pregnancy in a pristine white dress by Karen Gee. Fun fact: the Australian designer’s website gained so many visitors after the Duchess of Sussex was spotted in her “Blessed” dress, it crashed. Haven’t seen the outfit yet? Take a closer look below.
Kangana Ranaut’s gold dress will make sure you stand out at any party
Been looking for an outfit that will turn you into the centre of attention at your next big party? Kangana Ranaut’s latest dress may just be the one. To celebrate the completion of her film Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, the star got together with the movie’s cast and crew on October 15 wearing a shimmering gold Gauri & Nainika number that you just can’t miss out on.
Embroidered with sequin blooms in shades of maroon, white and yellow, Kangana Ranaut’s strappy maxi is just right for pre-wedding cocktail parties, a Christmas celebration or even for your big New Year’s eve get-together. The semi-sheer beaded look also featured a layer of ruffled fabric along the hemline for a little extra drama. Never one to shy away from interesting ensembles, Ranaut completed her party look with nude sandals, and matched her makeup to the blooms on her dress by picking a deep red lip colour and oxblood nails. Elegant vintage waves completed her look for the evening.
Take a closer look at Kangana Ranaut’s latest ensemble and you’ll notice that the actor skipped on jewellery altogether with her Gauri & Nainika number. “I don’t believe in over-accessorising or having a lot of embellishments,” the actor once told us. “My instinct is to not overdo the look.” Jot that bit of advice down on your little black book, and scroll to see where you can find an outfit similar to Kangana Ranaut’s.
Jacqueline Fernandez’s look will make you want to wear pastels everyday
No matter where she’s headed, Jacqueline Fernandez loves adding a feminine touch to her off-duty looks. For her latest outing, the star stepped out for lunch at Mumbai’s Pali Village Café wearing an outfit that highlighted her love for pretty pastels. Her pick: a blush pink hounds tooth print shirt worn with a tiny white pleated skirt and a studded powder blue Balmainbag.
If you follow Jacqueline Fernandez’s style, you may already know that the star loves wearing cute skirts when she’s out and about in the city. Back in August 2018, the actor opted for a checkered version of the separate and gave it a quirky twist with her slogan tee. This time around, however, Fernandez gave her pretty lunch outfit a slightly sporty vibe via her accessories. The actor was spotted wearing her shirt and skirt combination with chunky white Fila sneakers and carried along her trusty pink tumbler to stay hydrated during the day. She did, however, glam up the look a little with her white-framed cat eye sunglasses.
Given that Fernandez was on-the-go, her beauty look for the day was a classic one—bold brows, soft pink lips and bare skin. “I like filling in my eyebrows and doing my lips,” the star once confessed to us. “I know exactly how to create perfect rosebud lips.” The next time you’re heading out for a lazy lunch, try recreating her look. Here’s how you can do it.
Parineeti Chopra’s blouse is a fun alternative to classic white shirts
If there’s one separate Parineeti Chopra can’t get enough of this year, it’s got to be white blouses. From plain T-shirts to slogan versions, the actor has been seen wearing them all recently, and more often than not, she likes to pair her ivory blouses with jeans. For her most recent public appearance, Chopra favoured the white top and denims combination once again, picking a not-so-basic white shirt with flared button-up jeans for Namaste England promotions in Delhi.
Printed with simple black sketches of faces, Parineeti Chopra’s half-sleeved white shirt isn’t like any you may already have, and is a great piece to own for days when you feel like going a little quirky with your look. While the actor tucked her shirt into her jeans for the event, one can always wear the shirt with a pair of shorts for brunch, or even use it as a layer over a tank top. Chopra completed her promotional outfit for her new film with strappy pink shoes and brown sunnies. Beauty wise, she matched her lipstick to her flaming red hair to add a pop of colour.
Over the years, everyone from Twinkle Khanna and Deepika Padukone to Shweta Bachchan Nanda and Alia Bhatt has shown us different ways to style white shirts. Need some inspiration? Click here to see how your favourite stars have worn their versions of the staple, and scroll to find out where you can buy separates similar to Parineeti Chopra’s now.
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