Genelia D'Souza just revived the South Indian lehenga and we are obsessed!
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The lehenga was by Gaurang Shah and made of this light khadi fabric, which gave it such a flowy, breezy feel. Perfect for twirling, honestly. The colours on the floral prints - coral, teal, mustard, green, popped so beautifully against the beige. Not too loud, but definitely not boring. It had this effortless festive feel that just worked.
Now, here's where it gets cooler, instead of draping her dupatta the usual way, Genelia gave it a South Indian spin.
She pleated it and wore it like a saree pallu, pinned over one shoulder. It was such a nice little nod to tradition but still felt super fresh.
And can we talk about her braid? Classic long braid, all dressed up with braid jewellery and wrapped in fresh jasmine (yes, gajra!). It added the sweetest touch - so soft, so festive, and honestly smelled great too, we bet.
Her makeup was also bang on, very natural, very glowy. Just a hint of blush, nude lips, neat brows, and a cute little bindi to pull it all together.
No drama, just chill glam.
Genelia always knows how to keep things elegant but real. Whether she's in a full glam gown or something ethnic like this, she makes it look so easy. We're taking notes for the next wedding we crash.
What really makes Genelia's style stand out, though, isn't just the outfits she wears, it's the way she wears them. There's this effortless charm and comfort in her vibe that feels super relatable, like your stylish friend who always looks amazing but never overdoes it.
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With this look, she's once again reminded us that traditional wear doesn't have to be stiff or overly done. It can be playful, modern, and rooted in culture all at once.
From the South Indian-style dupatta drape to the jasmine-wrapped braid and subtle glam, she brought together heritage and personality in such a cool, graceful way. It's that perfect balance of timeless and trendy and honestly, it's what makes her such a fashion muse. Whether you're heading to a wedding or just want to bring a bit of desi elegance to your wardrobe, Genelia's look is total inspo.
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