4 times Kiara Advani made a case for sequin-soaked lehengas and saris

Kiara Advani is on a celebratory roll. Her sister Ishita Advani tied the knot with longtime beau, Karma Vivan in a lavish wedding on March 6, 2022. The actor has been sharing glimpses of the festivities held in Goa, which have gone viral on social media. The pictures and videos show the Shershaah performing bridesmaids duties to the T. Naturally, she put together a statement-making wedding wardrobe for her sister’s special occasion. For the poolside mehandi, Advani opted for a pink Monisha Jaising gown, whereas a gold and orange Falguni Shane Peacock lehenga won her vote for Ishita’s big day. Most recently, her stylist Lakshmi Lehr shared snapshots of a beautiful pink lehenga, which we think is apt for a bride. Check it out below.

Did you notice the feather detailing on Kiara Advani’s lehenga?

For what seems to be yet another wedding function, Kiara Advani veered towards her go-to designer Manish Mahotra. Her ensemble of choice? A salmon pink sequin lehenga from the couturier’s spring/summer 2022 collection. This isn’t the first time the star wore a pastel pink lehenga by Mahotra–there was that creation from Akash and Shloka Ambani’s wedding in March 2019, followed by that blush piece worn at a friend’s wedding in Jaipur in February 2020. Advani’s latest set stood out for being doused in sequins and featuring feather detailing on the skirt. The sexy blouse showcased criss-cross details and a plunging neckline. A matching sequinned dupatta completed her look.

Kiara Advani wore statement earrings with her pink lehenga 

A pair of chunky earrings and bangles added some more drama to her glamorous Manish Malhotra look. Smoky eyes, the It-girl favourite middle-parted blow-dry, oodles of highlighter and a caramel pout were her beauty picks for the occasion.

There’s no denying that a pink lehenga is that versatile outfit that you can choose whatever the occasion, whether daytime pheras or a soirée. Invest in the timeless appeal of the pastel creation for your sangeet or cocktail party by picking a sequinned lehenga like Advani’s Manish Malhotra set. If you’re keen to recreate the star’s look for your wedding celebrations, keep scrolling to get your hands on the Advani-approved silhouette today.

It’s safe to say that wearing a sequin-clad Manish Malhotra sari is almost like a rite of passage for any Bollywood star. The costume designer-turned-couturier has created iconic on-screen looks for more than just one generation of actors. From Madhuri Dixit Nene to Kareena Kapoor Khan and Karisma Kapoor to Janhvi Kapoor, all have stepped out at some point or another in Malhotra’s sheeted sequin saris from his recent lines. Most recently, Kiara Advani picked a monochrome version from his latest Tabān collection. Her shimmery drape, however, stood out from the rest for its dual-toned sheen and ruffled border. Keep scrolling to take a closer look at her entire ensemble and find a similar pick for yourself ahead.

Kiara Advani styled her cocktail sari with a strapless satin blouse

Look closely, and you’ll notice that Kiara Advani’s updated version of the celebrity-favourite sari introduced rows of gold embroidery in a chevron pattern on a base of high-shine mint sequins. The sheer ruffled border added a romantic touch to the statement look, while Advani’s unconventional blouse made it cocktail-ready. While from one angle the blouse looked like a bandeau-style piece, the straps running across the star’s back suggested that the blouse actually came in an edgy one-shoulder cut. She completed the look with bejewelled oversized studs, a cocktail ring and two chunky bangles.

If you want to channel your inner movie star for any upcoming event, consider one of Malhotra’s dramatic drapes for the occasion. An easy alternative to heavy lehengas, this one’s bound to stand out in a crowd. We’ve listed a similar number for you below.

After a slow start to 2020, like the rest of us, it looks like Kiara Advani will have a good end to the year. The 28-year-old is looking forward to the release of her coming-of-age film, Indoo Ki Jawani which is slated to come out on December 11, 2020. In the comedy-drama, Advani will be seen playing the titular role—a vivacious girl from Ghaziabad who tries her hand at dating apps. To keep the excitement alive, the actor has been dropping snippets of songs from the movie. A few weeks ago, she released the track ‘Hasina Pagal Deewani’ on her Instagram account, and now, she has also unveiled another foot-stomping number, ‘Heelein Toot Gayi’ featuring co-actor Aditya Seal and singer Guru Randhawa. Along with the catchy beats, we couldn’t help but notice Advani’s gold Manish Malhotra sari, which wouldn’t look out of place at a wedding celebration. Check it out! 

Kiara Advani’s gold sari came in a pre-draped silhouette 

“Kiara is wearing a gold sequinned sari in the song. It’s shimmery, shiny and a Manish Malhotra signature. The best part is that it’s pre-stitched—our pre-draped drapes have always been popular. They are compact and crafted to decidedly flaunt your silhouette. The highlight of Kiara’s gold sari is the extra-long pallu, which adds to the drama of the look,” designer Manish Malhotra revealed to Vogue India. If you love saris but have difficulties in draping, then a pre-stitched sari is the answer. It serves up all the elegance of a classic sari, but also brings in the comfort of a gown. A sequinned blouse with thin silk straps rounded off Advani’s on-screen look. 

Kiara Advani went minimal with her accessories 

Leaving her neck and hands bare, Kiara Advani completed her look with a pair of stud earrings by Azotiique by Varun Raheja. The star styled her hair in a voluminous waves, and stuck with a bronze palette for her makeup. In the photoshoot prior to the filming of ‘Heelein Toot Gayi’, Advani was seen sporting an emerald green clutch with this Manish Malhotra look too. The styling move not only added some extra bling to her ensemble, but also injected a contrasting colour to the mix. 

Manish Malhotra’s envy-inducing saris and lehengas have been Kiara Advani’s sworn go-tos. The Kabir Singh actor’s personal style has found expression in a roster of Indian wear looks by the couturier that stand out from the crowd. In 2018, she was spotted in several show-stopping pieces by the designer. Isha Ambani’s wedding had her opting for a blush lehenga that came with a sleeveless blouse with an attached dupatta, whereas she relied on an orange sari by the designer for another wedding in the same year. In December, for Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas’ wedding reception in Mumbai, the actor gave a Manish Malhotra lehenga sari her stamp of approval. Keep reading to take a closer look at Kiara Advani’s striking outfit.

Did you notice Kiara Advani’s striking blouse?

As expected, the soiree was attended by a host of celebrities including Sara Ali Khan, Anushka Sharma, Katrina Kaif, Salman Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, and Mira Rajput Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor, among others. Kiara Advani chose a silvery-grey lehenga sari for the occasion. Her sari + lehenga hybrid came with a pre-stitched skirt and an attached draped dupatta that created the illusion of the six-yard staple. The skirt, bereft of embellishment, was simply enhanced with vertical lines of sequins and crystal work at the hem. But it’s not the accent on the ensemble that got everyone talking; it was Advani’s not-so-basic blouse. The strappy top came completely doused in embellishment, arranged in a way that made it look like it was dripping in crystals.

Kiara Advani went minimal with her jewels

Allowing her silver-grey lehenga sari to take centre stage, Kiara Advani subscribed to a subtle aesthetic for her choice of accessories. She rounded off her Manish Malhotra ensemble with just a pair of diamond and ruby encrusted earrings by Renu Oberoi. The star preferred to go minimal with her jewels, but that did not stop her from experimenting with her beauty look. Her makeup, complete with smoky eyes, highlighted cheeks and bold red lips, really hit the ball out of the park. She wore her hair in soft old-Hollywood curls.

Brides, if you’re looking for an out-of-the-box outfit for your sangeet to dance the night away in, know that your options extend well beyond conventional lehengas and saris. A lehenga sari combines the effortlessness of a skirt with the elegance of a draped silhouette, minus any fuss and discomfort. Those in search of anbride outfit like Kiara Advani’s will appreciate our edit of options below.