What should I wear for Diwali?

Diwali is the one night a year to wear the brightest thing you own. For women: a silk or chanderi kurta set, a lehenga in a jewel tone, or a saree with a modern blouse. For men: a kurta in a deep colour with a Nehru jacket, or a bandhgala if the dinner is formal. Gold works with everything. Before you shop, check what is already in your closet from last year; most people own two Diwali outfits they have forgotten.

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