Saris are rarely a wardrobe hero in the monsoon. Unless, of course, you are planning a Tip Tip Barsa Paani...
However, with weddings in full swing and the festive season officially arriving in August, it's time to bring out your gorgeous drapes.
Get inspired by these celebs and turn into a fashion forward diva in cocktail saris that are undeniably cool and very modern.
IMAGE: Metallic colours offer a splendid excuse to lift the mood on a dull rainy day.
Shilpa Shetty shows you just how to do it in a shiny silhouette with a ruffled hemline.
Add on some chunky bangles and you are good to go.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Shilpa Shetty/Instagram
Shilpa Shetty shows you just how to do it in a shiny silhouette with a ruffled hemline.
Add on some chunky bangles and you are good to go.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Shilpa Shetty/Instagram
IMAGE: White will forever reign supreme in every closet and Kareena Kapoor Khan has the formula for instant sartorial success in this lightweight, pearl-embellished, sheer number.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Manish Malhotra/Instagram
Photograph: Kind courtesy Manish Malhotra/Instagram
IMAGE: Beads! They're everywhere. The dangling beauties on the hemline of Pooja Hegde's sari add a sophisticated touch and up the charm of this chiffon sari.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Pooja Hegde/Instagram
IMAGE: Blooms are for those who love to bring some freshness wherever they go!
Karishma Tanna unleashes floral vibes in a satin sari, which she pairs with a velvet choli.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Karishma Tanna/Instagram
Karishma Tanna unleashes floral vibes in a satin sari, which she pairs with a velvet choli.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Karishma Tanna/Instagram
IMAGE: Six yards of elegance in cotton silk with a zari border is not your quintessential outfit for a party, but Sanjeeda Shaikh shows how to nail the look with a pink brocade blouse.
Jhumkas and a red bindi add to the traditional touch.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Sanjeeda Shaikh/Instagram
Jhumkas and a red bindi add to the traditional touch.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Sanjeeda Shaikh/Instagram
IMAGE: Or you can get glittery like Kriti Sanon and let your sari do all the talking.
Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar
Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar
