Who doesn&rsquo;t like some starry inspiration for sartorial options during the festive season? To make things easier for you, we invited six designers to share their&nbsp;
expert tips and suggest an element each that they think should definitely be a part of one&rsquo;s festive wardrobe. Take your pick and go all guns blazing this Diwali!
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2016/oct/Anushka-Sharma-in-Rimple-an.jpg" alt="" /> Anushka Sharma carries off a monochrome creation
<img title="Rimple &amp; Harpreet Narula" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2016/oct/Rimple-&amp;-Harpreet---Profile.jpg" alt="Rimple &amp; Harpreet Narula" /> 
Rimple &amp; Harpreet Narula Monochrome is one of the key trends across fashion runways the world over, but one does not need to stick to just black and white this festive season. Think of doing one colour from head to toe, but play around with different hues of it in the same look. You can go for soft pastel tones like blush pinks or milky mints and add festive cheer with statement jewellery.
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<img title="Shilpa Shetty sports an Anita Dongre gottapatti sari" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2016/oct/Shilpa-Shetty-Kundra-in-Ani.jpg" alt="Shilpa Shetty sports an Anita Dongre gottapatti sari" /> Shilpa Shetty sports an Anita Dongre gottapatti sari
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2016/oct/Anita-Dongre---Profile-Pict.jpg" alt="" /> 
Anita Dongre A tone-on-tone belt with a gota patti sari looks great on a festive occasion. This adds a contemporary element to the classic sari. The idea is to give a new, more comfortable silhouette to the traditional drape. I would recommend wearing it in the same colour rather than breaking the length of the garment with a contrasting shade.
<img title="Kalki Koechlin looks elegant in a Payal Khandwala creation with pleated ponchos" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2016/oct/Kalki_2.jpg" alt="Kalki Koechlin looks elegant in a Payal Khandwala creation with pleated ponchos" /> Kalki Koechlin looks elegant in a Payal Khandwala creation with pleated ponchos
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2016/oct/Payal-Khandwala---Profile-P.jpg" alt="" /> 
Payal Khandwala Pleated ponchos, wraps and kimono jackets are great shapes as an alternative to blouses and dupattas. When teamed with brocade skirts, lehengas, culottes or palazzos, they retain the drape and drama of traditional dupattas, but set the look apart from the rest because the silhouette becomes so much more distinctive.
<img title="Sonam Kapoor made heads turn with this Anavila ensemble where the petticoat added to the drama" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2016/oct/Sonam-Kapoor-in-Anavila.jpg" alt="Sonam Kapoor made heads turn with this Anavila ensemble where the petticoat added to the drama" /> Sonam Kapoor made heads turn with this Anavila ensemble where the petticoat added to the drama
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2016/oct/Anavila---Profile-Picture.jpg" alt="" />
Anavila Misra The peekaboo petticoat is what you should go for this season. A petticoat is an integral part of the sari. Why keep it hidden if it can add a new sense of style to the sari? Solid, strong colours with prints add drama. It also makes the drape more comfortable. A handwoven linen petticoat is breezy and light.
<img title="Kareena Kapoor Khan" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2016/oct/Kareena-Kapoor-Khan-in-an-A.jpg" alt="Kareena Kapoor Khan" /> Kareena Kapoor Khan
<img title="Amit Aggarwal" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2016/oct/Amit-Aggarwal.jpg" alt="Amit Aggarwal" />
Amit Aggarwal The metallic textures and details in draped dresses are a favourite for this festive season, making almost every body type look great. Be it a pre-wedding affair or a Diwali bash, the moulded-to-your-body embellishment makes the cut for all occasions.
<img title="Arjun Kapoor sports a metallic kurta" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2016/oct/Arjun-Kapoor-in-Kunal-Anil-.jpg" alt="Arjun Kapoor sports a metallic kurta" /> Arjun Kapoor sports a metallic kurta
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2016/oct/Kunal-Tanna.jpg" alt="" />
Kunal Anil Tanna A subtle metallic hint enhances the ensemble to give it a festive appeal. I prefer a minimalistic approach when it comes to menswear. Ideally, have a metallic undercurrent to the texture of your outfit. This will be good enough to add some heft to the look.

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