Deepika Padukone ditches designer drama making a Rs 4,000 sweater look like quiet luxury at her pre-birthday meet

Deepika Padukone rarely fails to impress with her styling scenes and is usually seen wrapped up in ultra-luxurious glam aesthetics. However, during her pre-birthday meet and greet event, the diva managed to keep things toned down and marked her 40th birthday in quiet elegance with just a subtle hint of glam, and honestly, we absolutely loved it.The actress celebrated her birthday in New York City with husband Ranveer Singh, but for her pre-birthday fan meet in Mumbai, she chose to honour the people who stood close to her in a comfortable yet iconic avatar. She hosted an event last month – A Day of Gratitude with Deepika Padukone, which brought together her fans from across the nation at Gallops, Mahalaxmi Race Course. Keeping the atmosphere calm and genuine, chatting, and picture-worthy, we did some digging in her closet and got to know that Deepika picked up an oversized mohair-blend jumper from H&M, which cost her Rs 4,499, with which she teamed straight burgundy trousers, which came at Rs 1,699. The relaxed silhouette struck the right chord between looking polished, poised, and comfortable, making this a perfect ensemble for celebratory events. But it’s Deepika Padukone at the end of the day, and wherever she goes, glam definitely follows. Amidst her subtle palette, she elevated the look with her Louis Vuitton Monogram Chérie pumps, which added the right touch of star power and luxury. What made this outfit relatable is that she resonated with her fans and proved that she’s above labels and brands and believes in the rhythm and vision of fast-forward fashion brands. The muted tone, fuzzy texture, and unfussy styling made her look more grounded, carefree, approachable, and in the zone. By choosing relatability over glamour, she once again made clear why she’s the ultimate Queen of Bollywood in this generation. As she is entering her 40s with major projects in line, she promises to influence us, entertain us, and balance her global stardom with a personal ring.