#INSPO: ADITYA ROY KAPOOR & SHRADDHA KAPOOR IN OK JAANU

Look natty like Aditya Roy Kapoor did in OK Jaanu in a white shirt and black chinos. Definitely strap on the suspenders; we’d suggest something quirky like this skull print, for a pop of colour in the monochrome dress code. 

White shirt from Tailorkraft 
@ Rs 1,599 
Black Chinos from Buffalo 
@  Rs 2,000
Suspenders from New B.K. Market 
@  Rs 500

Florals are here for forever it seems! This Coachella-inspired look that Shraddha Kapoor sported is perfect for a day out. Slip on a long floral-print shrug over a black tank top and shorts. Boots on your feet and a hat on your head will balance out the softness. 

Floral shrug from Missa More @ 
Rs 1,000 
Tank top from Pantaloons
@ Rs 400
Shorts from Pantaloons 
@ Rs 1,200
Boots from New B.K. Market
@ Rs 1,200

#INSPO: SHAH RUKH KHAN IN JAB HARRY MET SEJAL

Trust the classic white shirt-blue jeans combo to multitask on the Puja days, from hectic pandal-hopping to relaxed house parties. Go for a linen shirt if you want it a li’l crinkly, like Harry. PS: Watch out for sweat patches! 

White shirt from Arrow @ Rs 1,200
Jeans from Tommy Hilfiger @ Rs 2,999
Sunglasses from Amazon @ Rs 800
Hat from New Market @ Rs 150

#INSPO: ANSEL ELGORT IN BABY DRIVER

It might look too casual for Puja but this is what you’ll love on a Saptami morning when you are still in lyadh mode. Opt for a clean-shaven look with a white tee, a light jacket and jeans, just like cutie Ansel Elgort from Baby Driver. Add a chunky watch, dark glasses and black Adidas Originals Tubular shoes and you are set to roll!

Jeans from Wrangler @ Rs 2,995
Bomber jacket from Campus Sutra @ Rs 1,999
Casio G-Shock watch @ Rs 12,000

#INSPO: RAJKUMMAR RAO IN BAREILLY KI BARFI

The film was a hit and Rajkummar Rao’s shout-out-loud fashion was hard to miss. Try his Bareilly Ki Barfi look with a checked shirt over a colourful, round-neck tee and distressed denims. Colourful shoes are a must. 

Checked shirt from Pantaloons @ Rs 750 
Tee from Pantaloons @ Rs 550
Joggers from Ed Hardy @ Rs 4,000

#INSPO: CHARLIZE THERON & SOFIA BOUTELLA IN ATOMIC BLONDE

Ready for some badassery Atomic Blonde-style girls’ night out? Then back to basics it is — an LBD with bold red lips and heels. Have a fun Navami night!

LBD from Zara @ Rs 2,995 (left)
Heels from Catwalk @ Rs 2,500 (left)
LBD from Koovs @ Rs 1,200 (right)
Heels from Myntra @ Rs 2,500 (right)

#INSPO: SABA QAMAR IN HINDI MEDIUM

Get the layers going, and not just on your hair! Go traditional by combining a kurti, skirt and long waistcoat, like Saba Qamar. Put on some lipstick and wear comfortable chappals, 
and you are ready for a day 
out in the sun and shade. 

Kurti from Ajio @ Rs 699
Skirt from Fabindia @ Rs 3,500
Jawahar coat from Prapti @ Rs 2,500
Chappals from Sarojini Nagar @ Rs 150
Mary Jo K lipstick from Kylie Cosmetics by Kylie Jenner @ Rs 1,885

#INSPO: PRIYANKA CHOPRA IN BAYWATCH

We are bewitched by the Baywatch lady and there’s no way Priyanka Chopra is not going to be a part of our Puja lookbook! Put your best foot forward like the queen of sass in a stylish white top and midi skirt. Complete the look with bold cranberry lips and sleek danglers 
PS: Be careful to not spill phuchka water on the white. 

White top from Stalkbuylove @ Rs 1,500
Midi skirt from Koovs @ Rs 700
Earrings from Gariahat @ Rs 150
Maybelline Continuous Cranberry lipstick @ Rs 452

#INSPO: MAHIRA KHAN IN RAEES

Trade the sari for an Anarkali on Ashtami evening. Dress it up the Mahira Khan way with embellished chandbaalis and a nice, wispy dupatta.

Anarkali from Biba @ Rs 2,500
Earrings from Gariahat @ Rs 220

Pictures: Rashbehari Das
Stylist: Tiash De
Make-up and hair: Radhika Chatterjee
Models: Subhrojit Saha, Pushpak Sen, Pratyush Rathi, Meru Kapoor, Sulogna Ghosh, Sarashmi Sarker, Sinjini Roychoudhury, Anuja Mukherjee, Sneha Sarkar (all students of city colleges)
Location: Kenilworth Hotel, Calcutta

#INSPO: SHAH RUKH KHAN IN RAEES

If you are a Shah Rukh Khan fan, can you really turn away from the rich Raees look? Pair a black embroidered kurta with black Pathani or Patiala pants. Dab some kohl around the eyes and slip on mojris or mojri-style loafers. Now wait for your friends’ reactions! 

Kurta from Gariahat @ Rs 850
Patiala pants from Westside 
@ Rs 900
Shoes from Janpath 
@ Rs 650
Shades from Esplanade 
@ Rs 150

#INSPO: RANBIR KAPOOR IN JAGGA JASOOS

Colour no bar? Good. Let Jagga be your style guru on Saptami evening. Pair a white tee with a blue shirt instead of a jacket (remember it’s going to be hot and humid on the streets) and red pants. 

White tee from UCB 
@ Rs 750
Blue shirt from 
Shoppers Stop 
@ Rs 750
Red chinos from Copperstone 
@ Rs 3,000

#INSPO: SIDHARTH MALHOTRA IN A GENTLEMAN

For a night out, preferably on Navami, go semi-formal for a change of flavour. Bring on Sidharth Malhotra’s swagger and look like A Gentleman in a blazer. Opt for a basic colour like black or blue, add a red pocket square and slip on closed shoes.

Suit from Mr Button 
@ Rs 6,999
Chinos from Buffalo 
@ Rs 2,000
Pocket square from Turtle 
@ Rs 650
Shoes from Hush Puppies 
@ Rs 3,000

#INSPO: VARUN DHAWAN IN BADRINATH KI DULHANIA

You wanna catch up with your para buddies at the neighbourhood pandal before joining #TheSquad? Go desi boy with a bit of wackiness, ala Varun ‘Badri’ Dhawan. Here’s your dress code — a light-coloured waistcoat with a dark-shade kurta and black jeans. Funky round sunnies and some face fuzz will be on point. 

Jeans from Gesture @ Rs 1,400
Waistcoat from Grammer @ Rs 1,500
Kurta from Manyavar @ Rs 2,500
Retro Lennon Style Sunglasses from Sierra @ Rs 1,000

#INSPO: ALIA BHATT IN BADRINATH KI DULHANIA

Bring out your bubbly side like Badrinath’s dulhania in a printed midi dress, a waistcoat in a neutral shade and flats with colourful pompoms on them. A touch of light eyeshadow and a nude lip gloss are all you need for make-up. Wear your hair in a messy bun or leave it open. 
Dress from Westside @ Rs 1,499
Waistcoat from Vero Moda @ Rs 1,999
Sling bag from Gariahat @Rs 250
Flats from Luna Blu @Rs 699
Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Polish Glam 18 @ Rs 490

#INSPO: PARINEETI CHOPRA IN MERI PYAARI BINDU

Off-shoulders is still going strong on the trend-o-meter and Parineeti’s minimalist look from this romcom is a wise addition to your Puja lookbook. Denim shorts and block heels will add to the comfort factor. Go easy on the make-up with just a hint of mascara and a nude lipstain, and go vroom-vroom!

Off-shoulder top from Koovs @ Rs 850
Denim shorts from New B.K. Market @ Rs 800
Maybelline Sensational Creamy Matte Lipstick-Nude Nuance @ Rs 500

#INSPO: GAL GADOT IN WONDER WOMAN

The Pujas are a celebration of girl power and Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman fits right in! Channel her fierce, feisty vibe in a maroon tank top, denim skirt and high heels. Turn your glittery choker into a waistband for a dose of shine. Don’t carry a sword and shield to drive home the point! Kohl-lined eyes and lips that match your top will do the tough talking. 
Maroon tank top from Jabong @ Rs 599

Denim skirt from Westside @ Rs 899
Necklace from Gariahat @ Rs 250
Heels from Inc. 5 @ Rs 1,500
Nykaa So Matte Lipstick-Mulled Wine @ Rs 399

#INSPO: ANUSHKA SHETTY IN BAHUBALI: THE CONCLUSION

Here’s another power woman — Devasena from Bahubali: The Conclusion — to look up to for a Puja look. Team a striking pink or purple sari with a golden or contrast blouse, some glam jewellery and you are ready to turn heads. 

Jhumkas from Gariahat @ Rs 250
Neckpiece from Gariahat @ Rs 150