For this year’s Raksha Bandhan celebration, choose your favourite outfit and turn it into a memorable event. Festivals are the time to dress up, take a lot of pictures and enjoy that special bond and time with your friends and family. Making Raksha Bandhan celebrations memorable is quite easy when you choose an exclusive outfit that is traditional, contemporary and stylish. In this blog post, we will check out some stunning Rakhi outfit ideas for you to slay on this special occasion.
Traditional Rakhi Outfit Ideas
For Rakhi 2024, if you want to flaunt a traditional look, you can go for these stunning rakhi outfit ideas that will help you look stylish.
Easy to Wear 1-minute sarees
1-minute sarees are not only time saving, but are also stylish and contemporary. The easy to wear, one minute sarees are stitched to perfection so you can just get ready in less than a minute. They are quite easy to drape, just wrap the skirt area around your waistline, and fit the hook as per your waist size. Now wrap the pallu part and pin it in place to complete the look, it’s so easy and quick.
This is also a great option for beginners who struggle to drape a saree, or for people who are in a time crunch. To complete the Rakhi outfit, you can choose the right FlexiFit blouse and accessories that will match the saree and you are all set to celebrate the Rakhi festival.
Suits
Suits are the best options for a Raksha Bandhan outfit if you don’t plan to wear a saree or other elaborate outfits. You can just wear a suit and accessorize it to complete the look. You can also choose to dress up or down according to your preferences, and pick the colour for your suit that you love. Suits are easy, quick, and beautiful traditional attires that usually come in 2 or 3 piece sets, that include a kurti, bottom wear that come in different styles and designs, and a dupatta. You can choose a suit with or without a dupatta. You can go for a solid colour suit set or one with patterns and design, so choose one that best suits your style.
Lehengas
Lehengas are one of the favourite traditional rakhi outfits that women love to wear and dress up to. Lehengas are comfortable and stylish, making these a trendy and cool Raksha Bandhan dress code. You can mix and match the lehenga set by choosing a matching or contrasting FlexiFit blouse with your lehenga and the dupatta to complete the look. You can also try out different styles of blouses according to your body type and the look that you are going for, so that you can create unique looks for the Rakhi festival.
Fusion Wear Ideas
Fusion wear is the best and unique way to create a truly contemporary, one of a kind look. Fusion wear includes combining Indian traditional elements and some contemporary clothing pieces to complete an attire. Let us check out some of the most popular fusion wear ideas for this Raksha Bandhan.
Kurti & Jeans
This is the simplest yet stylish fusion wear look that you can put together in minutes. You can choose a quintessential kurti, whether it is a Chikankari kurti, a solid colour kurti, or a kurti with different designs and patterns. Wear them over jeans and accessorize them with jhumkas, bangles, and other accessories that go well with your style. Women love this contemporary style and it is a great option for those who want to don an indo-western style for Rakhi 2024.
Ethnic Skirts with Crop Tops
This combo is another stylish option for a perfect Raksha Bandhan look as you can pair an ethnic skirt with crop tops or a FlexiFit blouse to create a contemporary fusion style. You can choose to mix and match the ensemble according to your style and liking, making it the perfect option for Rakhi this year. The long flowy skirt adds a new edge to your style and the crop top gives a contemporary twist to it.
Saree with a Modern Blouse
Nowadays, women are not restricting themselves to only the traditional blouses to pair with any saree. They want to experiment and choose a unique modern blouse with a different neck pattern, sleeve pattern, design, embroidery, fabric, and cuts. So, by pairing your traditional saree with a FlexiFit modern blouse, you can create a unique fusion Raksha Bandhan dress code for the occasion. Make sure to pick a blouse that fits you perfectly and gives a clean and stylish look.
Indo-Western Gowns
Indo-western gowns have always been a favourite of those who want to showcase a contemporary outfit while retaining the traditional element. Gowns are also very functional and comfortable as they give you comfort and space to move around and do the chores on the day of festival. You can get Indo-Western gowns in different styles and designs including embroidered gowns with embellishments, patterns and colours. So, choose the one that best suits your look for the Rakhi festival. Minimalist jewellery as well as jhumkas are the best accessories for the gown look.
Accessories to Enhance Your Look
To complete any look that you choose for Rakhi 2024, it is important to get the right accessories as they are the essential additions to your style that you want to create for the festival. Choose the right accessories such as jhumkas, necklaces, mang tikas, payal, mehendi designs, and hair accessories that go best with your look whether it’s traditional, contemporary, fusion, or Indo-Western.
Accessories for traditional outfits:
When choosing the right accessories for traditional Raksha Bandhan outfit ideas for girl, you can choose traditional accessories like jhumkas, glass or metal bangles, mang tika, nose pins, payal, traditional necklaces, etc. These can be easily paired with traditional clothing like a saree, lehenga, suits, etc. You can choose the accessories according to your look and preferences, whether you want to go for a detailed look or a minimalist style. By pairing at least 2-3 accessories from this list, you can create a stunning Raksha Bandhan dress code.
Accessories for fusion outfits:
To accessorise your best for a fusion outfit, you need to make sure the accessories you choose are also in line with this style. So, choose from contemporary jhumkas, pearls, diamond or stone jewellery, swap bangles for chunky bracelets or open bangles, modern design necklaces and earrings, necklace sets, etc. Since the fusion look combines both traditional and contemporary styles, your accessories should also include any one or both of these elements so that you can create a cohesive look for the festival.
Conclusion
Get ready to create a unique look with amazing outfit ideas for this Raksha Bandhan festival. You can choose from traditional, contemporary, or indo-western fusion styles to create your own style and look. Try to mix and match women’s ethnic clothing with FlexiFit blouses or women kurta sets from Binks, and accessories in different colours, designs, and patterns.
FAQs -
1. When is Rakhi in 2024?
This year, the Raksha Bandhan festival is falling on Monday, 19 August, 2024. Celebrate this unique festival with your family and friends in style. It is a grand celebration where there is an exchange of gifts, traditional sweets, a wholesome feast with close relatives and family, and tying a Rakhi on siblings’ wrist.
2. What are some traditional outfit ideas for Raksha Bandhan 2024?
You can choose from a variety of traditional outfit ideas for the Rakhi festival like a saree, lehenga with a traditional blouse and dupatta, salwar suits, etc. You have many easy options like a ready to wear saree or a readymade suit to create an effortless look in a jiffy.
3. Are there any specific colours recommended for Raksha Bandhan outfits?
Though you can choose any colour as per your preference and skin tone for celebrating this festival, you can also opt to have a Raksha Bandhan dress code for you and your family and create a cohesive theme for celebrating Rakhi in style.
4. What are some casual yet stylish outfit ideas for Raksha Bandhan?
If you are looking for a more casual yet stylish look, you can choose to wear an Indo-Western outfit, or a suit and accessorize it properly. Choose breathable and soft fabrics like cotton, mul, or linen if you want to feel comfortable and casual throughout the day.
