Rock the bandana with effortless flair — just like these Bollywood actresses

Effortless ways to elevate your look with a bandanaA bandana can bring youthful energy to your outfit. It adds a playful, boho twist and is perfect
for daytime.

Print on print: Go bold and bright. A cropped fitted choli adds the right amount of structure
to the flowy, fun look. Match your bandana to your outfit.

Keep make-up fresh and minimal: Let the outfit shine. Accessorise lightly - let the prints and texture do the talking.

Recommended colours: Bright tones like mustard, rani pink and emerald pop beautifully on Indian skin tones. Dusky or deeper skin tones should go for jewel tones like wine, cobalt and olive. Fair to medium tones should opt for turmeric yellow, mint green or coral.

Let the bandana do the talking: Skip the head jewellery and keep it clean. Wear playful studs or an ear cuff that looks cute without stealing the focus. Add a mix of bangles or a single bold cuff on one hand, let the other hand be empty and stack rings. Keep your hairstyle simple to let the bandana and outfit take centre stage. Going big on the potli, embroidered or mirror work works best. Wear comfy juttis or embroidered slides. Last but not least
add tinted sunnies for an outdoor function.
— Tips by Ankita Mane, stylist

‘Bandana with lehenga is a fresh take on fashion’Bandanas have played a big role in fashion with western celebrities Sarah Jessica Parker, Rihanna and others teaming them up with casuals. Stylist Khyati Busa says, “Bandanas are a versatile and stylish accessory that can add a pop of colour to any outfit, including traditional Indian wear. Embellishments like tassels, sequins, or embroidery can be added to the bandana for extra glamour and flair.”

Katrina Kaif
Katrina paired an orange shirt with swimwear and added a pop of colour with a necklace. She completed the breezy look with a printed bandana

Alia Bhatt
Alia opted for a multi-colour, multi-panel bandhani skirt paired with a vintage mirror embroidered crop choli. She completed the look with a tiered bandhani potli and a matching purple bandhani bandana

Kiara Advani
Kiara opted for a metallic crop top with beadwork and embellishments, and teamed it with a pair of abstract printed palazzo pants. She wore a bandana as the headgear in the same print as the palazzo pants

Neha Dhupia
Neha Dhupia’s glittery bandana brought a touch of drama to her look, perfectly paired with a bold green faux fur coat

A bandana can be used as a neckpiece with a kurta for a modern twist or as a headband with a lehenga or anarkali for a chic vibe. It can also be used as a hair accessory by tying a bandana around a bun or ponytail for a chic and elegant look
- Khyati Busa, stylist