5 dupatta-free ethnic looks inspired by Bollywood actresses for this festive run

An ethnic three-piece set always calls for a stunning dupatta match. But now things have changed, as with time and some Western influence, fashionistas are replacing this trend with jackets and scarves and have brought a new wave of Indo-Western fusion. As Bollywood remains a first and foremost inspiration site, let’s see how our Bollywood beauties have ditched the dupatta hassle and have pulled off the look this festive season.

Anarkalis can be one of the best options for ethnic wear without carrying a dupatta in sight, and our lovely Aditi Rao Hydari understood this assignment. She wore a stunning plain silk golden-hued straight-fit Anarkali kurta featuring full sleeves and a round high-neckline design. Ditching the usual palazzo look, she instead completed the match with a flared gharara featuring broad borders and silver sequin detailing. Extra points as she teamed it with statement earrings instead of a heavy necklace, which instantly elevated the look.

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Ditching the usual dupatta show with lehenga-choli, she made fashion waves in this iconic white embellished sheer net lehenga choli and matched it with a floral-embroidered full-length back cape. Bringing drama and a hint of royalty, she wore a sweetheart neckline and a bold sleeveless blouse and made dreamy twirls, perfect for cocktail nights and festive affairs. Completing the look with stunning stud earrings and a statement necklace, she made sure to steal the show.

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For a chic and comfortable look, you can always have faith in peplum-style kurti sets. Understanding the fashion goals, Sara Ali Khan made a fresh appearance in a stunning bandgala-style peplum kurti dipped in a shining silver hue and teamed it with matching sharara pants. The fitted bodice perfectly highlighted her waistline and created the perfect festive look, with a playful and carefree touch.
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When it comes to experimenting in fashion, Sonam Kapoor tops the charts for all the right reasons. The ultimate fashion icon of Bollywood left a boss lady impression in a stunning ethnic set. She wore a fitted, full-sleeve, high-neckline, knee-length Anarkali with minimal flare and completed it with a fitted churidar bottom. But, instead of throwing in a dupatta, she carried a matching sling bag and styled it from the front like a fanny bag, showing elegance and high drama.

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Living the best of both worlds in an ethnic set which came with a sporty look, Katrina’s Indo-Western avatar was totally a fun and frolic item. Her ensemble had a splash of vibrant colours, which remains an iconic mess to date. Turning heads in an Anamika Khanna three-piece couture, she wore a black-hued blouse that came with multi-hued intricate embroidery and teamed it with hot pink bottoms that had subtle beading around the waistline and a sporty side slit that gave a dhoti-like impression. Ditching the usual dupatta match, she added a white full-length cape that screamed perfection from every angle.