Fusion fiesta A chiffon, ankle-length kaftan dress in bold maroon makes for the right day look. • Designers: Ekta Jaipuria and Ruchira Kandhari

Fusion fiesta A short, silk kurta with kantha-work teamed with jeans is perfect for pandal hopping • Designer: Shamlu Dudeja

Ethnic appeal A red satin sari with kantha-work works well for the morning anjali • Designer: Shamlu Dudeja A glamorous sherwani sets the mood for the festivities • Designer: Ayan Sarkar

Dress to kill A purple knotted-dress in silk with lace accents is just right for a night about town • Designers: Swapan & Seema A silk shirt paired with a reversible silk jacket worn with dark trousers can set the night rocking • Designers: Agnimitra Paul; Shamlu Dudeja

The designers have ordered that you step out in style today. And they have gone all out to capture the many moods of Ashtami.

Ethnic appeal: It’s ethnic all the way as you prepare for anjali. Drape the sari the traditional way, while the men could undo the top button of the sherwani for an elegantly casual touch. And ladies, bring on the heavy warpaint for the night ahead.

Fusion fiesta: Keep it casual for the day, with traditional motifs and warm colours that go with the festive spirit. Play around with long dresses and tunics with zari embellishments that you could otherwise pair with churidars or leggings. Choose vibrant hues, dark reds and warm earth colours. While the women should stay with long and flowing silhouettes, men could do with the fitted look. Well-defined eyes and nude lips with a hint of metallic gloss is all that it will take to complete the look. Pull the hair back to draw attention to those eyes. Gentlemen should definitely keep off the gel for the natural look.

Dress to kill: Set the party mood with a dramatic fashion statement. Jewel tones are in, with darker hues and shorter hemlines ruling women’s evening wear. Men go colourful with contrasting shades of shirts and jackets. Smoky eyes with dark lips and a warm blush-on complete the pretty picture.