Vaani Kapoor served summer wedding inspiration in a Chanderi anarkali by Rohit Bal

Who says anarkalis have to be cake-like, heavy silhouettes? Vaani Kapoor recently made a case for sensual, summer-ready occasion wear with her strappy yet lightweight anarkali from Rohit Bal. Vaani Kapoor, who has two films in the pipeline this year, is already gearing up for one of their releases, Raid 2, alongside co-actors Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh. At its promotional event, she opted for an ivory look with a floor-length kurta showcasing a fit-and-flare silhouette. Instead of a conventional yoke, the bodice stood out for its corset-esque style, which created a cinched look.

The noodle-thin straps and the Chanderi fabric made her look warm-weather appropriate. Originating from the eponymous historical town in Madhya Pradesh, the fabric is characterised by its weightlessness. Chanderi was once handwoven with 200-count cotton only for royal and aristocratic families to make pagdis, dhotis and saris. Today, silk yarn is used to introduce some sheen and luxuriousness to the handloom, much like Kapoor’s anarkali.

Traditional patterns are often woven into the textile, however, the actor’s monochromatic base served as a beautiful canvas for enhancing it with resham thread embroidery and aari work. The same handiwork echoed on her dupatta, too.

Keeping things classic, she accessorised her anarkali with all but a pair of silver chandbali earrings and kadas by Silverstreak. Sleek, middle-parted blow-dried hair and dewy makeup were the finishing touches. With her look, Kapoor proves that despite its conventional connotation, you don’t need to subscribe to tried-and-tested anarkali styles. It is the small details that will give your look a contemporary update.

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