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#GlamUp: How to look fab this Diwali

Last updated on: November 04, 2015 18:37 IST

Ditch the conventional, embrace your creative side! Try these glamorous offerings straight off the runway!

Diwali is just around the corner and shoppers are going gaga over online shopping festivals.

If you have still not decided what to wear, allow us to give you a trendy makeover.

This Diwali, replace the traditional saree, salwar suit and lehenga with chic, elegant ensembles that will amp-up your stylet and make your neighbours go green with envy.

Excited? Scroll down!

Give a modern twist to ethnic wear.

Pick between a long slit skirt or trendy dhoti pants -- designer Arpita Mehta's latest collection 'The Golden Hour' has some interesting creations.

Photograph: Courtesy LFW/Facebook

Time to revisit heritage.

Bring home patterns inspired by the classic ivory inlay handcrafted on sheesham wood.

Check this extraordinary piece from label AM:PM.

Photograph: Courtesy LFW/Facebook

Opt for rustic hues or say yes to colours.

Look how Siddhartha Tytler married Indian tradition with western cuts (left, above) to design such a powerful number while Swati Vijaivargie created an absolutely perfect look with a floor-length multi-coloured cape over a sexy crop top.

Photograph: Courtesy FDCI/Facebook (Left) and LFW/Facebook (Right)

Or just show off your feminine side.

Embrace a short front long back asymmetrical tunic dress or a layered skirt in a bright shade from Aditya Dugar's festive collection.

Photograph: Courtesy FDCI/Facebook

What a wonderful outfit!

If you have a great bod, Samant Chauhan's cotton silk body fit jumpsuit embroidered from the neck to waistline paired with a silk jacket is just what you need.

Photograph: Courtesy FDCI/Facebook

Want to try some Morroccon magic?

Tanvi Kedia's floor length printed skirt and crop top combo will make heads turn.

Photograph: FDCI/Facebook

Or simply blend a full sleeve embroidered kurta with fitted trousers like this one from Soumitra Mondal.

Photograph: LFW/Facebook

Maybe a layered kurti is all you need.

Wear it like a dress and pep up your look with edgy accessories.

Photograph: Courtesy LFW/Facebook

Go sexy in a bell-sleeved blouse with a plunging neckline over a see-through printed pleated skirt like this creation from Shruti Sancheti.

Photograph: Courtesy LFW/Facebook

Parallel pants are back and how!

Team it with a short kurti just like this exotic parrot print creation from Yogesh Chowdhury and wow your friends!

Photograph: Courtesy LFW/Facebook

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Tista Sengupta Mumbai