Nail Your Valentine's Day Look With Fashion Inspiration From These Bollywood Divas
Valentine’s Day 2024: From Kriti Sanon to Kiara Advani, take inspiration from Bollywood divas if you are still trying to figure out what to wear.
It’s officially Valentine’s Day! The 'Day of Love' is celebrated by couples of all ages on February 14 every year. The occasion, which transcends cultural boundaries, is dedicated to expressing love, affection and gratitude for those who hold a special place in our hearts. It’s a time when people around the world express their feelings for their loved ones through various gestures, whether it’s heartfelt messages, thoughtful gifts or going out on dates. Rooted in both ancient Roman customs and Christian traditions, this day has evolved into a modern celebration of love and affection over the years, with many websites running Valentine’s Day sales and several hotels and restaurants offering discounts around the season.
Couples especially eagerly anticipate this day as an opportunity to celebrate their love and deepen their connection through intimate moments and shared experiences. From romantic dinner and movie dates to exchanging thoughtful gifts to enjoying a cosy day at home to sharing heartwarming social media posts, people celebrate Valentine’s Day in their own ways.
However, Valentine’s Day is not solely reserved for romantic relationships. It’s also a day to celebrate all forms of love – the love between friends, family members and even practising self-love. In recent years, the concept of ‘Galentine's Day’ has gained popularity, where women celebrate their friendships and support for one another.
Beyond the traditional customs and modern ways of celebrating the occasion, Valentine's Day serves as a reminder of the importance of love and compassion in our lives. In a world often filled with challenges and uncertainties, this day offers a moment of respite – a chance to pause and appreciate the people who bring joy, comfort, and meaning to our lives.
If you are one of those who are planning to celebrate the occasion by ditching a cosy day at home and going out with your significant other or a group of friends, I am sure you must be stressing over finding the perfect outfit.
Bollywood has always been a beacon of style and glamour. From timeless classics to contemporary trends, Bollywood's influence on fashion is undeniable, captivating fans worldwide with its kaleidoscope of colours, textures, and designs. As Valentine's Day is here, the allure of Bollywood-inspired fashion takes centre stage, offering a plethora of inspiration for those seeking to make a statement on this day of love.
One of the most iconic elements of Bollywood fashion is its ability to blend tradition with modernity. From elegant sarees to chic cocktail dresses, Bollywood divas seamlessly fuse cultural heritage with contemporary trends, creating looks that are both timeless and fashion-forward.
With Valentine's Day, the quest for the perfect outfit becomes a priority for many. Whether it's a romantic dinner date or a night out with friends, finding the right ensemble can set the tone for the occasion. Fortunately, Bollywood offers a treasure trove of inspiration, catering to a diverse range of tastes and preferences.
Without further ado, check out some stunning celebrity-inspired ensembles that will help you stand out this Valentine’s Day:
1. Triptii Dimri’s red gown featuring a crystal bow: What better to dress up in rather than the colour of love? If you are planning to take the classic route then Triptii Dimri’s red gown could serve as the perfect fashion inspiration for you on Valentine’s Day 2024. Triptii Dimri picked this gorgeous red gown from the shelves of the clothing label Clinq a Sept. The outfit, which is called the Adele Gown, came in a striking cranberry red shade and featured cami straps, a plunging V neckline, a back slit, a floor-length hem, a figure-sculpting silhouette, and a bow detailing on the front embellished with shimmering rhinestones. The Bollywood beauty accessorised the ensemble with high heels, dainty rings, and silver hoop earrings. You could keep the accessories simple too and let your red outfit do all the talking. Go for a subtle smoky eye look with a nude lip shade and keep your hair open in side-parted wavy locks like Triptii Dimri to stand out this Valentine’s Day.
2. Ananya Panday’s ravishing red co-ord set: Co-ord sets have become everyone’s favourite piece of clothing nowadays. They are not just stylish but also comfortable to carry. If you are a fashionista like Ananya Panday and want to embrace this season’s latest trend then the Bollywood diva’s ravishing red co-ord set could serve as just this fashion inspo you are looking for. Ananya Panday played muse for ace fashion designer Amit Aggarwal when she wore this co-ord set for the success bash of her film ‘Dream Girl 2’. The set featured a red strapless bralette-style top with a sweetheart neckline and side cut-out detailing. She paired it with a matching pre-draped skirt, which came with a thigh-high slit. Ananya Panday wore a chocker-style collar to add a touch of sophistication and elegance to her outfit. If you are not a fan of strapless design and deep neckline, you could pick a red co-ord set as per your liking and preference. Ananya Panday accessorised her look with silver statement double hoop earrings, a stylish bracelet and a pair of strappy heels. You could style your outfit similarly.
3. Deepika Padukone’s classic red midi dress: Want something simple, non-revealing yet stunning? Deepika Padukone’s stylish red midi dress could come in handy. Deepika Padukone’s red midi dress is from Victoria Beckham's eponymous label. But you could find a similar-looking dress in many stores. Deepika Padukone’s ravishing red dress featured a crew neckline, long sleeves, a mid-length and draped underarm detail in a fluid fabric. The Bollywood diva’s red midi dress was teamed with patent leather pointed pumps. She accessorised the look with striking accessories, including gold bracelets, dangling earrings and rings. You could dress up or dress down your red outfit as per your liking. For makeup, you could try to copy Deepika Padukone’s look, including muted red eye shadow, winged eyeliner, mascara on the lashes, feathered brows, beaming highlighter, blushed cheeks, contouring, bold deep red lip shade, and matching nail paint.
4. Shraddha Kapoor’s all-pink ensemble: Not a fan of red and love the soft pink hue? We have the perfect outfit in mind for you. Shraddha Kapoor wore a light pink chic mini dress with a corset-style pattern and gorgeous string detailing in the front. Layering it further, she paired it with a matching blazer. The corset-style dress came with a plunging neckline, front string tie closures, a structured and fitted bust and a mini-length. The matching light pink blazer featured notch lapel collars, padded shoulders, full-length sleeves with gathered detail on the cuffs, long hem length, an open front, and a tailored fitting. For the accessories, Shraddha Kapoor went with gold stacked bracelets, a statement ring and star-shaped earrings. In the end, Shraddha chose feathered brows, subtle eye shadow, bright pink lip shade, glowing rouged cheekbones, a hint of mascara on the lashes, and centre-parted open wavy tresses to round off her look. If the month of February is still slightly cold for you, then Shraddha Kapoor’s pink dress with a blazer could serve as the perfect style inspiration.
5. Alia Bhatt’s red and pink cut-out mini dress: Confused between red and pink this Valentine’s Day? Well, you could don both in the same outfit as Alia Bhatt did. Pink and red are indeed the ideal colours for a V-day outfit and picking one shade out of the two can sometimes leave us in a fix. If you are planning to go out with your significant other or your girls, this Magda Butrym dress is a perfect look for the special occasion. Alia Bhatt’s mini dress came in a blush pink shade adorned with red petal print all over it. The gorgeous dress featured full sleeves, a ruched mini bottom, cut-outs at the midriff, twisted detailing at the bust and waist, a detachable 3D flower brooch at the shoulder, gathered pleats on the round neckline, and a bodycon silhouette. Alia Bhatt opted for velvety red pumps with high heels, subtle eye shadow, glowing skin, a hint of mascara on the lashes, beaming highlighter and blushed cheeks to round it all off. Centre-parted open tresses completed the star's hairdo.
6. Kiara Advani’s strapless red dress: Looking for a racy and bold red number this Valentine’s Day? Take a cue from Kiara Advani on how to rock it. Kiara Advani’s stunning ensemble, designed by the renowned Polish fashion designer Magda Butrym, featured a plunging neckline, corset-style, bustier midi dress in a striking shade of red. The body-hugging dress also featured intricate detailing, including crochet with rounded cups. To accessorise the dress, the ‘Shershaah’ actress opted for golden earrings. She chose a pair of elegant red crepe satin pumps called Iriza, from Christian Louboutin, which enhanced the attire and added a touch of glamour. For her makeup look, Kiara Advani went with well-defined and darkened eyebrows, subtle eyeshadow, mascara-coated lashes, eyeliner, kohl-rimmed eyes, soft blush, beaming highlighter and a nude lip shade. Kiara Advani’s hair was styled in soft waves, cascading gently around her shoulders.
7. Katrina Kaif’s red floral printed dress: Love florals and red? We have the perfect combination in mind for you. Katrina Kaif, during the promotions of ‘Merry Christmas’, wore a cute red midi dress. It came with puff sleeves, a short neck, a white buttoned bodice, a and flared fit. It was adorned with a mesmerising black floral print all over it, adding a feminine touch to her appearance. Katrina Kaif’s Alessandra Rich outfit showcased the perfect blend of style and grace, making it a showstopper for the day of love. Katrina kept her accessories to a minimum to allow her outfit to take centre stage, styling her look with statement white pearl earrings and a pair of black strappy heels. Katrina’s glam makeup look included nude eyeshadow, winged eyeliner, mascaraed lashes, darkened brows, a dewy base, rosy cheeks and a hint of pink lipstick. She styled her lush locks into soft curls, which went perfectly with her red dress.
Now, for those ladies who like breaking away from traditions and want to rock other colours rather than the usual pinks and reds, we have a few looks in mind for you that scream ‘love’ in every colour except red and pink.
1. Janhvi Kapoor’s starfish-embellished blue dress: If you want to skip the usual colours and rock a glamorous blue then Janhvi Kapoor’s mini dress could come in handy. The Bollywood actress flaunted her curvaceous body in a short blue dress designed by David Koma recently. Janhvi Kapoor’s blue dress featured an off-the-shoulder design with a string halter neck that ties at the back, cut-out detailing at the torso, a body-hugging fit, and a blue and silver starfish embellishment. She accessorised her dress with a pair of stilettos with sequined silver ankle straps and rings. Janhvi Kapoor styled her tresses in open wavy curls with a middle parting. For her makeup, Janhvi Kapoor went with smoky eyeshadow, black eyeliner, black kohl, mascara-laden eyelashes, feathered eyebrows, contoured cheeks and a shade of nude lipstick.
2. Kriti Sanon’s white floral printed dress: Want to skip red this Valentine’s Day? Take a cue from Kriti Sanon in this white floral printed dress. The Bollywood actress wore this stunning dress as a part of the promotions for her new film, ‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya’, with Shahid Kapoor. The dress, which came in white colour, featured pink rose patterns, a spaghetti strap halter neckline, a rose-shaped floret on the neck, drapes covering her arms, a gathered design, a figure-hugging silhouette, and a mini hem length. Kriti accessorised the ensemble with minimal additions, including silver pumps, stacked gold rings, and dangling earrings adorned with heart-shaped charms. She tied her hair in a centre-parted sleek ponytail. For her makeup, she went with darkened brows, pink eye shadow, mascara on the lashes, blushed cheekbones, light contouring, beaming highlighter and glossy pink lip shade.
3. Sara Ali Khan and Priyanka Chopra in black numbers: While Valentine’s Day is all about embracing reds and pinks in stunning fits, a black outfit never goes out of fashion. A black number makes for a more practical purchase as it can be worn on multiple other outings later. We have two recommendations in mind to help you style your black dress. Sara Ali Khan recently channelled her inner fashion diva in a halter-neck black sequin-laden gown, which came with a thigh-high slit with striking red threadwork running along the side. She styled the dress with a sleek updo, kohl-lined eyes, glossy nude lip shade, blush on the cheeks, and a dewy glam.
Our next recommendation is Priyanka Chopra’s classic black gown. If you are a sucker for classy outfits and don’t want something revealing for your dinner outing, then Priyanka’s black bodycon gown is perfect for the occasion. The global star wore a black number, which came with a turtleneck pattern, full sleeves, a body-hugging silhouette that accentuated her curves and a side slit that added a chic edge to her elegant fit. Her choice of a simple bun and a nude makeup look was perfect for the look. Definitely bookmark this style for fuss-free fashion days!
So, as you prepare to celebrate love and romance this Valentine's Day, let Bollywood divas be your guide, inspiring you to embrace your inner diva and shine bright in the spotlight of fashion. Happy Valentine’s Day!
