Banarasi outfit ideas beyond sarees inspired by Bollywood celebrities

Banarasi weaves have been in business for centuries and have always been synonymous with timeless sarees, which are considered perfect for occasion dressing. But in today’s fashion-forward world, this silhouette is now entering the contemporary era, thanks to Bollywood’s ever-evolving style playbook. From structured corsets to stunning anarkalis, let’s see how Bollywood actresses have confirmed that Banarasis are no longer confined to just six yards of elegance.

Turning muse for designer Amit Aggarwal, Bhumi looked absolutely stunning in a repurposed dark maroon Banarasi strapless corset, which featured a bold sweetheart plunging neckline and a shimmery sheen. She wore it on top of a white, crisp, collared shirt with full sleeves and a pair of black balloon pants, serving a perfect sustainable fashion moment.

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The darling of Bollywood and one of the most influential fashion figures in the business, she completely rocked this traditional look featuring a lime green Banarasi lehenga. The diva wore a vibrant lime green flared lehenga with gorgeous colourful prints and matched its aura with a same-print U-neckline blouse with sophisticated elbow-length sleeves. She completed the look with a sleek dupatta and brought the right balance.

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Karisma Kapoor’s fashion playbook revolves around keeping things subtle yet iconic, but there are times when she really knows how to turn heads and slay. The diva stepped out in a quilted sambod Banarasi silk brocade jacket from Raw Mango, which featured an embellished Bengal tiger theme and stripe patterns drenched in black and gold threads. It had custom-made brass buttons, a full-sleeved jacket look, and a matched aura with straight-fit trousers in the same pattern. This combo came at a hefty price tag of Rs 59,800 and was from the label’s Sherbagh collection.

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Aditi Rao Hydari, known for her heritage traditional wardrobe, made an appearance in a beautiful Banarasi flared full-length lehenga skirt, which looked absolutely mesmerising. Set against a black backdrop, her skirt had mild prints of green and pink, which looked like a dream. She teamed it with a matching off-shoulder blouse and ditched any heavy dupatta or accessories.

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Looking absolutely regal in almost every Indian look, the diva surprised us in a fitted round-neckline Banarasi silk brocade kurta-tunic with a longline side slit, teamed with a contrasting purple skirt. Picked from the collection of Payal Khandwala, she topped off the look with a stunning necklace and a statement Anita Dongre box clutch. Definitely, the diva was colour-blocking like a pro, and we loved every bit of it.