Gone are the days when one would rummage through their wardrobes for the oldest pair of denims and a worn-out white shirt for Holi. In the era of looking perfect for the ’Gram, Holi looks are curated meticulously – from the hair and earrings to the dress and footwear. The one thing that hasn’t changed though is the love for wearing whites on the festival of colours. Here’s a look at some of the reasons why it is the colour of choice for most revellers, and of course, we have shared a cool how-to list on styling your whites this Dhuleti (Rangwali Holi).
WHITE HELPS COLOURS TO POP OUTWhite is as classy as it can get. The colours of gulal come out quite well on a white outfit, and the pictures look great too
‘Go for a streetwear style ensemble’1. For Holi, white again is the go-to colour. One can opt for a streetwear look with loose white pants, a drop shoulder or boxy white T-shirt, and pair it with a white P cap
2. The fusion look is done and dusted. Streetwear is the ‘in’ thing; it is simple, boxy, loose and comfortable
3. You can also opt for loose white denims or cargos and pair with cool sneakers, and you’re set for Holi – Inputs by Digvijay Singh
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A still from Rang Barse
Think Holi songs and the first one that pops into our heads is the evergreen Big B classic, Rang Barse from Silsila. The starry cast is dressed in head-totoe white, setting an example for other filmmakers.
Then on, most of the Holi songs in B-Town have the cast decked up in plain white clothes.
WHITE SIGNIFIES PURITYThe festival of colours is all about the victory of good over evil. And wearing white celebrates the sentiments of purity, goodness, peace, and harmony. People say that it is also about forgetting bad memories and embracing the good in people.
D-Town celebrates Holi
‘Opt for white tees, layered anarkali’1. The evergreen way to style your whites is to pair your most basic white kurta with denims
2. You can also pin up your white dupatta like a cape with a white T-shirt and a pair of culottes to create an Indo-western casual look
3. Bring out your favourite white shirt and use it as jacket over a camisole to create a sporty and youthful look
4. For a formal look, go for a layered white anarkali and pair it with a flowing mul dupatta
5. Groups of friends often sport customised slogan T-shirts together. These can be fun to wear at an intimate Holi celebration
– Inputs by Pooja Koshti, apparel designer
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