5 things you’ll always find in Deepika Padukone’s wardrobe

It’s only expected of Deepika Padukone to top best dressed lists and make fans decode her looks every time she steps out. Her personal style—a crossover between comfortable and traffic stopping—is no coincidence, but the result of carefully-thought, curated pieces put together by industry experts. After making waves worldwide with her appearances at the Cannes and Met Gala red carpets and press events in between, she now knows a thing or two about using the winning formula and playing up her strong points. The 34-year-old actor may turn the volume up at star-studded award nights and premieres, but it’s her effortless disposition that reflects in outfits for casual outings and official events. Ahead, we zoom the lens on Padukone's signature staples. Take notes before you sift through your own wardrobe. 

1. Statement jackets

The easiest way to convert your entire wardrobe into desk-to-drinks material? Padukone would probably answer with a statement jacket thrown over her shoulders. She likes hers to push the envelope, from patent leather to an updated trench coat by JW Anderson with cut-out sleeves. Don’t hesitate in investing in a transitional piece like the Burberry jacket the star’s to elevate the basics in your closet. 

2. Tracksuits

The former professional badminton player does often find herself leaning toward functional activewear. While tracksuits are the expected celebrity uniform for air travel, Padukone has a penchant for bright colours instead of picking a tried-and-tested neutral set. Bright canary yellow, colour-blocked blues, or head-to-toe red—her wardrobe is filled with Nike ensembles that often comprise of windcheaters, jogger pants and sports bras. 

3. Not-so-basic white shirts

Try as she may, but Deepika Padukone cannot steer away from the inevitable appeal of a class white shirt. But the star knows better than to stick to the staple silhouette—her oversized Jacquemus piece became the star’s go-to foundation for styling experiments. Trust Padukone to also throw in one-shoulder versions, ’70s collars and a knotted shirt dress by Rajesh Pratap Singh. 

4. Slouchy jeans

From her Dhruv Kapoor wide-legged jeans and balloon cuts by Zara to embroidered versions by Aje and Alberta Ferretti, Padukone’s closet is currently obsessed with anti-fit. She has left skinny jeans behind and found a new comfort in new cuts of the season. 

5. Monochrome looks

Powersuits, luxurious knitted separates or Indian wear, Padukone is all about coordinated sets. A statement purple blazer and flared trousers for the red carpet and or a sequinned Sabyasachi straight kurta set, the star makes a strong case for matching sartorial choices as the fail-safe way to stand out. 

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