A social calendar beaming with RSVPs could often leave you in sixes and nines for finding the perfect outfit. While the widely available iterations of lehengas and saris keep your wedding events simpler, dressing appropriately for intimate gatherings is easier said than done. For a social life that is faced with an event almost every weekend, a sizable collection of versatile go-to pieces will set the order of the events. Seek out silhouettes that deliver effortless dressing and, with the right accessories, they will see you through a season of events.
From resort and garden get-togethers to wedding receptions and cocktail soirées – here’s how to nail the dress code for each occasion.
Resort Party
If you’re planning to jet set to a sunny adventure on a tropical island, tap into your free-spirited instincts. Tread the fine line between playful and practical with one-and-done jumpsuits. While kaftans have been a perennial part of resort wear, experiment with kaftan co-ords for a head-turning style. Being amidst the blue sea, sand, and swaying palms can be attuned with dopamine dressing. Say yes to bright colours and breezy silhouettes to reckon with your event style in the zen mode.
Chandrima 
Diya Rajvvir 
Twenty Nine
Sundowner Soiree
When it comes to after-dark hour glamour, channel romantic charm that is also directional towards the following dinner or date. The twilight time is prime to flaunt your flirty floor-sweeping dresses and voluminous pants. The transition from a sunny day at the pool to sundowner, swapping your sarong with bell-bottom pants. Choose your orange, red and rustic colours to blend with the break of dawn. A halterneck number is a perfect choice to follow into a date night. Go for minimalistic sequin embellished looks to transition into an after-party.
Siddartha Tytler 
Nikita Vishakha 
Nikita Mhaisalkar
Alfresco Parties
You may have mastered cocktail night event style but daytime dressing can be particularly daunting. While floral prints can seem like a clear winner for alfresco garden parties, you wouldn’t want to blend in with summery blooms. Prefer romantic silhouettes that feature drapes and minimalistic patterns to brighten up the day. Bring out your white shirts and tinted sunglasses to offer the perfect pop of colour and a sunkissed glow.
Masaba 
Siddhartha Tytler 
Anita Dongre
Cocktail Hour
If you’re the life of every party, this is your time to shine in ultra-glamorous looks. From conceptual saris to embellished separates, and for maximum style pay-offs opt for cut-out accents. Floor-skimming gowns, super-luxe satin and foil jersey fabrics or shapely conceptual silhouettes are a mainstay as iconic cocktail looks throughout the year. If you’re all about effortless dressing, you’ll love reaching out to easy-going slip dresses.
431:88 by Shweta Kapur 
Tarun Tahiliani 
Zwaan
Modern Wedding Dressing
Indian wedding event style is reaching beyond traditional lehengas courtesy to Indian designers creating hybrid silhouettes like sari dresses and cutting-edge ensembles. These modern silhouettes are crafted with native embroideries leaving a lot of room for experimenting with your off-beat style. RSVPed for the reception? Make a head-turning entrance in a statement blouse and draped skirt, styled with a blazer or cape to transition into the after-party effortlessly.
Tarun Tahiliani 
Varun Bahl 
Jade by Monica and Karishma
More than an afterthought…
No matter what the occasion is, when it comes to elevating your look, the key lies in the finishing touches. Bid on statement-making pieces that make event style a head-to-toe success. We’ve picked three trending pieces to inspire your accessorising game.
Papa Don’t Preach by Shubhika 
Runway Invented 
Hunar
