- Avarna Jain,
Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media
These Shararas Will Have You Dance-Ready for Your Sangeet
All hail this good ol’ silhouette which has made a stronger, stylish comeback...
Kareena Kapoor's look from Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham...IMDB
With the wedding season around the corner, we can't think of a simpler way to dress up for a special occasion than throwing on a stunning sharara set. We are here to present a case for you to invest in a striking set that is both comfortable and fits you perfectly.
For the uninitiated, the origins of the sharara can be traced back to the Mughal era in India. Worn mostly by royalty, the term ‘sharara’ is derived from the Persian language, meaning ‘to flow.’
The fluidity is also visible in the ensemble, characterised by its wide-legged, flared pants that resemble a skirt. Traditionally, shararas were made from fabrics like silk featuring intricate embroidery, making them suitable for grand occasions. Paired with short kurtas, over time has been revolutionised with various kinds of cuts, fabrics, and silhouettes.
Think the flowy pants paired with a cap or a cropped jacket. We also love iterations featuring a corset, too. Prints are always a game, but today many brands and designers offer creations in bold hues and heavy sequins or mirrorwork.
While it is slowly attracting attention once more, may we add that Bollywood too has swooned over shararas in the past. Think Anushka Sharma’s wedding look in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil [2016] or even Kareena Kapoor Khan’s look in the song Bole Chudiyan from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... [2001]
From Sara Ali Khan to Alia Bhatt, Aditi Rao Hydari, Mira Kapoor, among others—everyone has been loving shararas for work and play and even a destination wedding. But we think this lovely silhouette would work for a sangeet. Whether you are a friend of the bride or her best friend, we come bearing a solid edit of shararas which will help you dance away the night in an elegant manner.
The Best Shararas For Sangeet
Manish Malhotra Silver tissue kurta paired with a silver brocade sharara and dupatta
Manish Malhotra
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Anamika Khanna Resham Floral Zardosi Jacket Set
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Torani Rangini Sabeena Sharara Set
Torani
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Jigar Mali Farzana Sharara Set
Jigar Mali
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Anita Dongre Naushaba Embroidered Sharara Set In Gold
Anita Dongre
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Tarun Tahiliani Floral Embroidered Sharara
Tarun Tahiliani
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Punit Balana Mustard Silk Chanderi Sharara Set
Punit Balana
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Ritika Mirchandani Antonina Sharara Set
Ritika Mirchandani
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Arpita Mehta Cream & beige gold hand embroidered corset, sharara & long cape set
Arpita Mehta
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Mahima Mahajan Forest Green Silk Organza Sharara Set
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