Colour sets the mood for festive outfits. Nothing feels more effortless than letting a single tone guide the entire look. Think of this as your colour chart to dressing; nine hues that work across every celebration, from weddings and receptions to late-night parties.

White is endlessly versatile. Whether it’s a chikankari kurta, a pearl necklace or a sleek ivory clutch, white makes festive outfits exude elegance instead of screaming it. Red, by contrast, is all fire. It’s the colour of silks, stacked bangles, lacquered lips—the shade that makes festive outfits feel alive.

Off white hand embroidered chikankari kurta set, PATINE, ₹79,000

Regina Pearl Collared Choker Necklace, OUTHOUSE, ₹38,000

Cold Play Juttis, FIZZY GOBLET, ₹3,990

Handwoven Crimson Red Saree, EKAYA, ₹38,975

Rouge Pur Couture in R9 Brazen Bordeaux, YVES SAINT LAURENT, ₹4,000

A little bit of blue adds a regal touch to festive outfits. Think indigo co-ords, sapphire-tinted shawls or a single jewel. Yellow, however, is unabashed joy. A turmeric-hued dupatta, marigold separates or golden footwear.

Indigo Khadi Silk Dupatta, ANAVILA, ₹6,000

Utopia – Pastel Flats Bunai, APRAJITA TOOR, ₹4,699

Gold Leatherette Pearl Embroidered Juttis, 5 ELEMENTS, ₹5,490

Gold Plated Tribal Fish Masaba Studs, TRIBE AMRAPALI, ₹2,900

Green is the colour of abundance. An emerald drape, stone-flecked bangles or a silk blouse in rich tones will add depth to your festive outfits without competing for attention. Grey is another colour with depth, and is impossible to ignore. A smoke-hued sari, metallic anklets or pared-back jackets. Grey gives festive outfits their understated edge; sleek and modern.

Emerald green halter neck draped dress, AMIT AGGARWAL, ₹51,100

Safa handwoven silk blouse, MIMAMSAA, ₹28,500

Saigon Embroidered Shadow Grey Saree, KSHITIJ JALORI, ₹94,800

Ojaswini Anklets, SILVERLINE JEWELLERY, ₹51,550

Grey Handwoven Organza Lapelled Jacket, URVASHI KAUR, ₹18,550

Grey Georgette Embellished Clutch, LOVETOBAG, ₹6,900

Orange will make your festive outfits unmissable in a crowd if you do it well. Draped silks, enamel accessories or terracotta-inspired accents will bring out the main character energy in you without making you look like a walking signal. Peacock green leans into mystique: jewel-toned jackets, emerald eye makeup, embroidered shawls that shift with every movement. It’s how festive outfits become dramatic.

Orange Purple Ombre Toned Shibori Tie Dyed Dress, INCA, ₹19,600

Rigel-Orange Mulberry Crepe Trapeze Minaudiere Bag, AISHA RAO, ₹25,200

Orange Floral Embroidered Juttis, 5 ELEMENTS, ₹2,990

Emerald green embroidered kimono, PATINE, ₹59,000

Quick Dry Liquid Eyeliner – Chic Emerald, KAY BEAUTY, ₹599

Aiza Stole – Green, ANITA DONGRE, ₹5,250

Emerald Green & Purple Peacock Paradise Earrings, MISS JO, ₹17,999

Finally, pink softens the finale. Blush embroidered organza, rose-gold jewellery or pastel sandals — pink lends festive outfits their grace, closing the circle on a note of tenderness.

Pink Organza-Modal Silk Embroidered Skirt Set, SIMAR DUGAL, ₹40,500

Beige & Pink Embellished Butterfly Drop Earrings, DEEPA GURNANI, ₹15,450

Hot Pink with Rainbow Palm Weaves Kolhapuris, Sole Sisters, ₹3,300

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