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This year’s unconventional turn of events shouldn’t prevent you from celebrating the festival of lights with your loved ones. So with Diwali around the corner, it's time to give your festive wardrobe a glow up. As you gear up for nights full of exciting games, testing your luck and catching up with friends over Zoom, make sure you do it in style. 

Saris are the focal point of most festive wardrobes—be it high-shine sequinned pieces or ones with quirky prints. If you're in the mood for some sparkle, Manish Malhotra's sequinned numbers will be your perfect companion this Diwali. Those who want something more understated can count on Torani’s sheer sari that comes with a sexy blouse. And who said an anarkali has to be your backup? Tarun Tahiliani's chikankari anarkali is the statement piece you didn't know you needed. Elevate it with a pair of metallic heels and you are good to go. A flattering short kurta and sharara set from Sukriti & Aakriti, meanwhile, makes for a stellar pick, as does a yellow set from Gopi Vaid featuring gota patti work. Lovers of textiles won't be able to resist the charm of a Raw Mango kurta set in rich, saturated hues.