Neharika Rajpal

. Fabric: “If you prefer a more glammed-up look, switch the fabric from cotton to satin or silk that exhibits more sheen,” the expert notes. Cotton kaftans can be used for a casual look or elevated with accessories. You can also play with bold minimal or intricately detailed prints.

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. Detailing: Embroidery or lace across the neckline or sleeves will add a bit of drama and glitter, especially if there are stone embellishments. For example, refer to Neha Dhupia’s mustard yellow-greenish silk kaftan gown from Nour by Neharika.

. Accessories: Ditch a cross-body bag and opt for a clutch. Don’t clash the prints and colour of your kaftan with your accessories. For bold prints and kaftans with embellishments, try a minimal and muted clutch, or a dark-coloured statement clutch with monotone or colour-block kaftans. If you want to style it up for an event, go heavy on the jewellery.

. Silhouettes: Play around with your silhouettes to find a structure that  suits you — a deep neck, belted kaftan or pieces cinched at the waist, or wear it with a jacket. Dhupia’s kaftan had a trail and a high-slit, while Arora’s pieces included a deep neck and cut-out at the waist. We love the silhouette of Kapoor Khan’s high-neck kaftan. Rajpal recalls, “Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s 2020 Grammy’s look in her white kaftan gown.” Chopra aced the Ralph and Russo deep-neck gown which was completed with tassels.