Pink can be a tricky colour to get right for festive dressing. Go too bright with the accessories and the look can feel overdone. Keep things simple, though, and it can look just as good as any traditional red or gold outfit. Yami Gautam seems to have found that balance.
The actor attended the Nayyi Navelli movie press tour on October 9 in a magenta pink Chanderi suit from Dhaaga and Co. She paired it with a matching embroidered dupatta, soft waves and dainty earrings. Her makeup was just as understated, with rosy lips and a hint of blush. It’s the kind of outfit that works for a festive get-together when you want to dress up without going all out. Yami’s kurta had a straight cut, full sleeves and a round neckline with a small slit. The shape was simple, but the embroidery gave it a more dressed-up feel. There was fine detailing around the neckline, while the cuffs featured heavier embroidery that stood out against the bright pink fabric. She paired it with a matching dupatta covered in traditional patterns. The grey-green border was a nice touch, adding a little contrast to the pink without making the outfit look too busy. And that’s what makes this combination work. The colour is bold enough to catch your eye, while the embroidery and dupatta bring in the traditional feel. There’s no need for extra layers or statement accessories. For anyone who usually reaches for red, maroon or mustard during the festive season, this shade of pink offers a change without straying too far from the occasion. Yami kept her beauty look simple, too. Her skin had a fresh, natural finish, with a little blush, softly defined eyes and pink lipstick. The makeup complemented the outfit rather than competing with it. Her hair was styled in loose waves, with the front sections pulled back in a half-up hairstyle. It kept her hair away from her face while letting the rest fall over her shoulders. She finished with delicate dangling earrings and kept the rest of her jewellery minimal. With so much embroidery already on the kurta and dupatta, there wasn’t much else the outfit needed. You don’t need an exact match to get the look right. A magenta or fuchsia Chanderi kurta set with embroidery around the neckline and sleeves is a good place to start. If bright pink isn’t your colour, a softer rose shade or deep berry tone can work, too. Pay attention to the dupatta. A contrasting border in muted green, antique gold or another complementary shade can make even a simple kurta set look more considered.
For jewellery, stick to delicate earrings, a ring or two and a pair of embellished juttis. Keep your makeup light with a natural base, a hint of blush and a lip colour that complements the outfit. Loose waves or a simple half-up hairstyle will finish things off. The best part about Yami’s look is that it doesn’t feel complicated. It’s a bright pink suit, a well-chosen dupatta and a few simple finishing touches. If you’re looking for something festive that you can wear comfortably without feeling weighed down by heavy embroidery or jewellery, this is one way to do it.