Tell us honestly – Did you even celebrate Diwali if your outfit didn’t blind your neighbours with its shine? Festivals aren’t the time to whisper sis – they’re the time to turn the volume ALL the way up. And the colour doing the most this season? Burnt. Freaking. Orange. Think about it! It’s like someone bottled up a sunset. Mixed in a box of diyas. Added a splash of Bollywood drama. And said, “Here, wear this.” That’s burnt orange. Bold. Fiery. Impossible to ignore. And Westside’s A/W’25 festive drop is basically a love letter to this shade. Salvar that shimmer. Kurtas that scream “hero entry,” and shararas that deserve their own slow-mo twirl montage!
But why burnt orange? Isn’t red the OG?
Sure, red is classic. Gold is glam. But burnt orange? She’s the leading lady. The kind who steals scenes without even trying. It’s fresh. It’s modern tradition. And oh my god! It makes EVERY skin tone glow like a ring light. You know those Insta reels where the lighting hits just right? Yeah, burnt orange gives you that effect IRL. It’s the shade that says – Move over babes, spotlight’s mine!
Okay. But how do I style it?
Balance darling! That’s the hack. Go bold with a burnt orange kurta? Pair it with ivory trousers. Rocking a lehenga? Let the blouse or dupatta be a softer neutral, so the orange does the heavy lifting. And if you’re the extra type, try a full monochrome look. Tonal layering? Chef’s kiss.
Ladies, imagine a flowy maxi or embroidered sharara with just the right amount of shimmer. Men, think crisp kurtas or structured jackets that say “Bollywood hero, but make it stylish.” Burnt orange doesn’t need backup dancers; it is the performance.
Accessories tho? What’s the vibe?”
This is where the sparkle struts in. Burnt orange + gold = eternal love story. Chandbalis, layered bangles, metallic heels! They’ll never betray you. Feeling spicy? Clash it with emerald or turquoise jewellery! Trust me, the contrast SLAPS. Potli bags with zari? Iconic. Embroidered clutches? A yes. And for the guys? One sleek watch or a printed stole, and boom, you’ve just levelled up your look without stealing attention from your main fit.
Day party or night glam? Does it really work both ways?
Babes, it works like a dream. For day, keep it breezy. Cottons. Silks. And minimal jewellery. Just enough to catch the sunlight. For night? Go full glam. Sequins. Zari. Satin. The whole “spotlight follows me” vibe. Burnt orange shifts gears faster than you switching from bhajans at home to garba beats with your gang.
Burnt orange isn’t just a colour. It’s a blockbuster mood. Fiery. Unapologetic. And absolutely unforgettable. This festive season, don’t just show up! Make your entrance look like it deserves background dancers and confetti.
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