Sonam Kapoor and Hania Amir returned to saris in the best fashion looks of the week

Summer weddings are no longer confined to tradition—or temperature. With ceremonies now unfolding everywhere from cliffside chapels to coastal villas, the dress code has shifted accordingly. Out go the velvets and heavy silks; in come breathable drapes, mood-lifting palettes, and silhouettes. This week’s best-dressed stars are returning to saris for summer weddings—from Sonam Kapoor to Hania Amir and Aditi Rao Hydari.

With the mercury rising, fashion needs to work harder. Sonam Kapoor offered a masterclass in warm-weather occasionwear at the launch of Masaba Gupta’s new store, dressed in an ivory mul silk sari—breathable, skin-friendly, and rich in cultural cues. Embroidered with Tamil script and foil detailing, the sari was paired with a handwoven cotton blouse and Masaba’s signature gold bajubandh. Her look was equal parts mindful and modern—proof that summer styling doesn’t have to sacrifice storytelling or comfort.

When the look is rooted in tradition but tailored for today, you get something like Hania Aamir’s recent head-turning moment in ivory silk by Itrh. Her short kurta and flared sharara offered a summer-friendly take on wedding guest dressing—breathable, skin-kind, and luminous without excess. She paired it with matching flared sharara pants that featured gold patti borders at the hem, but that was hardly the highlight. Draped over her shoulder, she carried a mirror jaal dupatta—gold-threaded, glinting and grid-like, adding just the right touch of sparkle to the otherwise pared-back look.

The fashion crowd seems to have collectively crowned ivory as the shade of the season—and Banita Sandhu made a strong case for it. Dressed in an ivory Frontier Raas sari, she paired the drape with a forest green blouse that featured a plunging neckline and delicate gold trim. Her look was finished with traditional jewellery and fresh gajra, tying into a classic aesthetic. She didn’t stop at just one ensemble either—she was also seen in a statement sharara set and a sequinned sari, proving her range in festive dressing.

Ananya Panday made a strong case for soft hues this season in a powder blue halter-neck suit—an effortless pick for day weddings and low-key bridesmaid duties. For something more opulent, Aditi Rao Hydari turned to a fusion-toned rani pink Raw Mango silk sari, striking the perfect balance between classic and contemporary. Meanwhile, Samantha Ruth Prabhu wore an ivory Krésha Bajaj sari, complete with a kamarbandh and a scalloped border detailed with thread embroidery, lacework, and mandala-inspired geometric and floral motifs.

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