One thing is certain; ethnic wear shone and how in 2019. Bollywood especially was rife with traditional wear styles that rose to popularity and inspired thousands of wedding trousseaus and party looks. Through the months, the likes of Kajol, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt and many more have stepped out for movie promotions and festive functions wearing their finest Indian wear that instantly went viral and spurned numerous trends. As we come to the end of the year, we're looking back at these 7 Bollywood ethnic wear trends that were seen everywhere in 2019 which we're certain will be back in 2020 too.
1. Alia Bhatt In Pastel Tones
Alia Bhatt in Devnaagri
Alia Bhatt, who frequently dons Indian wear looks, stunned many times over when she opted for calm pastel tones with her salwar suits.
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Deepika Padukone in Sabyasachi
Throughout the year and currently for promotions of Chhapaak as well, Deepika Padukone has turned every head in the room with her take in a printed saree, usually from Sabyasachi who she plays muse to.
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Kajol in a white printed set and footwear from Aprajita Toor
Neon pops and bright hues may come and go but classic Indian wear tones like golds, reds and whites are here for the long haul, much like Kajol, whose popularity only rises.
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Sara Ali Khan in a white suit
There hasn't be a permanent pairing quite like Sara Ali Khan and her white salwar kameez suits. Often her choice for a casual day out, it's proof that the traditional pick is forever a comfortably stylish option.
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5. Shilpa Shetty
Shilpa Shetty in Ridhi Mehra
No one has experimented with Indian wear quite Shilpa Shetty and we aren't only referring to the year 2019. From trouser sarees to fusion drapes to chic shararas, there's nothing she hasn't given her fashionable touch to.
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Sonakshi Sinha in Anita Dongre
Sonakshi Sinha's traditional looks gave us an ethnic wear tip that when you're in doubt, black and gold will always see you out.
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Kriti Sanon in Anita Dongre and Fizzy Goblet
Kriti Sanon breathed life into the salwar kameez suit when she merged interesting colour palettes with funky prints and upped the ethnic glam in a jiffy.
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