Sonali Bendre’s sunset-hued saree with appliqué blouse took 500 hours of labour

Sonali Bendre's unique sense of style perfectly blends nostalgia with sheer elegance. Transcending time, her latest outfit is yet another testament to her evergreen class and aura, which serves as a beautiful and romantic sunset tale. Her latest appearance in a stunning, shaded chiffon saree by Nachiket Barve is a mere continuation of an appealing narrative that requires your sincere attention.Dyed in warm sunset hues that moved from the shades of saffron to deep scarlet, the six yards of grace looked nothing short of spectacular in its own way. She wore this piece from the designer’s Caravan collection, which dates back 13 years and was inspired by the Silk Route. Dipped in gradient sunset shades with an armoured blouse, this new collaboration looked absolutely mesmerising.Crafted in gossamer-thin chiffon saree and dyed by hand to mimic the sky transitioning through dusk, the colours melt graciously into each other. However, the standout moment was the creation of the blouse that truly set the look apart. It’s the designer’s trademark appliqué work, which required 500 hours of labour and featured seven different types of flowers.Enriched with sequin work, beading, thread embroidery, bugle beads, and cutwork, the intricacy looked breathtaking, taking the haute couture level a notch higher. It's simple: a look that marries a contemporary saree with regal Indian craftsmanship, leaving everyone in utmost awe.Sonali kept her look subtle and styled it with oxidised silver earrings from Tribe Amrapali featuring the label’s signature chand motifs with orange stones that complemented the saree’s ombre touch. Keeping her makeup soft and radiant with a dewy finish, she defined her eyes with kohl and mascara and completed the fair look with a rose-toned lip.Keeping up with the nostalgic drama, Sonali tied her hair in a half-up with a bouffant, making this entire fit a perfect choice for season after season.