15 Outfits You Can Wear to Celebrate Your First Karwa Chauth Post Marriage

Every festival you celebrate in the first year of your marriage will be close to your heart. This will be the first time you will celebrate important occasions with someone special, and Karwa Chauth will be no different. While you must have seen your mother, aunts, and married cousins fasting on this day, when it is your first time to actually do ‘Chandra Pooja’ a la romantic Bollywood movies, you will have butterflies in your tummy. (Mainly due to hunger, ahem!) 😛

Karwa Chauth is a day when married women get dolled up in their bridal avatar and pray for their hubby’s long life. So, while you do your solah shringar and get ready for the pooja, you may want to know what Indian outfits you can wear on this day that aren’t old-fashioned or cliched.

To give you some ideas, here’s a list of 10 Indian and indo-western outfits to take inspiration from for your first Karwa Chauth. Well, you got to spend that sargi given by your mother-in-law somewhere, no?

1. Floor length Anarkali with intricate embroidery

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This Silver Grey Anarkali from Meena Bazaar has delicate embroideries on a rich fabric. It has vibrant sequin work all over, which makes it look charmingly festive. A stylish way to flaunt your ‘new bride’ look on Karwa Chauth!

2. Pre-draped Sarees for the Newbies

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This classy champagne pre-draped saree redefines elegance and grace. If you prefer sticking to convention and wearing a saree on Karwa Chauth, pick up something contemporary like this!

3. Pair a quirky palazzo with a long ethnic jacket

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This fusion wear with palazzo pants and a long ethnic jacket will surely make you stand out in the crowd! Whether it’s your first karwa chauth or not, your groom will surely skip a beat looking at you in this popping outfit for the first time!

4. Contemporary lehenga that’s a total head-turner

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This voluminous candy pink lehenga with frilled drapes and an eclectic mix of motifs is a total head-turner to wear on your first Karwa Chauth. What’s more? This exquisite lehenga is something you can even wear for a friend’s sangeet or reception later!

5. Kallidar with traditional antique gold hand embroidery if all out is not your style

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Create an effortless festive look by dressing up in this raw silk kallidar with traditional antique gold hand embroidery artwork!

6. Simple chanderi silk suit set with contrasting dupatta

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This yellow chanderi silk suit et with a rose pink dupatta is a chic and classy outfit to wear for your first Karwa Chauth. It is lightweight, easy to carry and can be accessorized in a hundred different ways.

7. Mirror embroidered peplum suit and palazzo set

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Festivities are all about dressing and having fun, right? Then why leave behind a big occasion like Karwa Chauth to show off your style in your new home? Wear this corn mustard peplum palazzo set with statement earrings and your bridal chooda to look like a classic newlywed bride for your first Karwa Chauth!

8. Yellow sharara suit with embellishment

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This beautiful yellow sharara set with scattered mirror work kurta and net sharara with contrasting peach dupatta is a simple yet elegant option to wear for your first Karwa Chauth. Accessorize this with your diamond wedding jewellery set and you are good to go!

9. Earthy Green lightweight lehenga choli

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If you are game to wear a lehenga for your first Karwa Chauth, then choose something simple yet attractive like this set. The sea green lehenga with floral embroidery and yellow choli with butti embellishment is perfect for a festive occasion like this one!

10. The traditional pinkish-red silk saree

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This pinkish-red silk saree with golden buttis is a classic option to wear as a Karwa Chauth outfit. Team it with heavy jewellery and subtle makeup for a stylish festive look!

11. Make a debut in Short Length Anarkali

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Short-length Anarkalis have already flooded the market, then why should you be left behind? As a debutant bride, this classic red choice will woo your in-laws or pati devji too!

11. Embellished Purple gharara suit set

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This purple gharara set with silver embroidery and mirror-work is such an elegant choice for a festive occasion like Karwa Chauth. Accessorizing this set with diamond jewelry and heavy eye makeup is surely going to drop your hubby’s jaw!

13. Readymade Saree with a Twist

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Well, the superwoman you are, a cape will only add tons of glitz and a twist to an otherwise traditional saree look!

14. Dress up in All the sades of elegance and class

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If you are not too keen on dressing all out for Karwa Chauth, this FabIndia classy silk saree is just for you. It is radiant and traditional to carry for a festive occasion. Accessorize with your bridal choodha and some of your wedding jewellery to complete the look!

15. When in doubt wear a silk saree for those gorgeous ethnic looks

Image Source: Nalli Silk Sarees

Hope all you newlywed brides got some inspiration on what kind of Indian outfits you can wear on your first Karwa Chauth! If you are looking for Karwa Chauth Gift ideas for loved ones, we’ve got your back!