Holiday Outfit Colour Combinations That Are Juuust Festive Enough

Holiday wearing is all about balancing the excitement of the celebration with comfortable and wearable designs. Whether it's a family dinner, catching up with friends, a get together at the office or any other seasonal occasion, you don't always have to adorn glittering designs to make a statement. Sometimes, choosing the right colour combination can be enough.

The best holiday outfits colour combinations incorporate shades of celebration, subtler contrasts and easy-to-pair silhouettes. From a deep, warming burgundy and off-white, to a more versatile emerald green and gold, you can create several looks that feel balanced and understated. Even if you prefer Indian ethnic wear, you can opt for embroidered kurtas, themed sets, coordinating kurta sets and more to create a modern, comfortable holiday style that's fashionable too.

1. Burgundy and Off White: Classy without Overdoing it

Burgundy is one of the most beautiful shades of celebrating that can make you look festive without going for the eye-catching shades of bright red. The darker tone lends itself to evening dinners, family visits and winter get-togethers.

Pair a burgundy kurta with off-white bottoms for a look that's colour balanced yet sharp. Alternatively, you can go for a reverse styling look by choosing an off-white, embroidered kurta and pairing it with burgundy bottoms and dupatta, along with gold baubles and simple footwear. The dark shade lends this styling combination to look great at more formal gatherings too.

2. Emerald Green and Gold: Colouring Festivities with Elegance

Emerald green and gold is one of the most go-to choices when you want to look elegant but don't want to go for bright colours or excessive foiling.

Style a plain or lightly-embellished kurta with a pair of bottoms to create this elegant look, or choose an emerald green kurta set for a more traditional silhouette.

However, to create the balance you're looking for, make this look easy to style with just a pair of earrings or a minimalistic neckline, and choose mid-length boots for this look instead of doing a heavy amount of embellishments.

Emerald green and gold combinations suit just about everyone perfectly. You can also style a bright green coordinated set with minimal metallic accessories and feel festive too.

3. Blush Pink and Off White: Elegant Pastel Vibrance

not always need to come in rich shades of browns and greens. Blush pink and off white make a softer combination to create a daytime look for brunches, gatherings and simple lunch outs.

Pick a pink kurta and pair it with a pair of off-white bottoms for an effortlessly simple look. Style a pink kurta with blush pink bottoms for a more coordinated look, especially for casual outdoor trips.

Complete this look with a beaded neckpiece or floral earrings and understated footwear. This colour combination can do double duty as a casual wear look after the festivities are over.

4. Navy Blue and Silver: Elegant Evening Wear

Navy blue and silver can be just what you need when you're looking for a colour combination of shades, subtle contrast and comfortable silhouettes.

Style a plain navy kurta with a simple pair of silver stud earrings, a small bag and easy-breezy footwear for events that run into evening hours.

Style a pair of navy blue trousers with light embellishments and opt for soft metallic footwear and jewellery for elegant styling.

This combination is great for dinner parties, office parties and any event where you want to wear shades of cool colours. Wear the colours with small accessories that keep the contrast balanced.

5. Dark Chocolate Brown with off White Accents: Subtle Elegance

If understated can also be a super elegant style for you then chocolate brown and off white can be just the colour combination you need to create a comfortable yet stylish style.

Style an off white Chikankari kurta set with a pair of chocolate brown bottoms for an easy enough style to wear to any brunch, family hang out or office and more.

Style a chocolate brown kurta with off-white bottoms, set off with a dupatta and metallic gold baubles for a complete festive look. This style can also be styled easily for year-round wearing.

6. Red with Shades of Pink: For the Love of Colours

Red with shades of pink is yet another versatile combination of shades that make for a playful yet understated pairing of colours.

Style a deep red kurta with a blush pink pair of bottoms for a look that is excellent for occasions from family gatherings and brunches, to events with friends and more.

Style a pink kurta with a red dupatta for a more duo-centric look or style shades of red and pink for a more traditional look.

Style the colours with delicate accessories, minimal embellishments and more for a more effortless, festive appearance.

7. How Do I Choose the Right Holiday Outfit Colour Combination?

Mix and match according to the occasion.

• Celebrations during the day can be started with blush pink shades, off white shades, pastel shades and more.
• Celebrations after the sun has set can be complemented with shades like burgundy, emerald green, navy blue, black, charcoal and more.
• An office celebration can be styled with shades like navy blue, off white, burgundy and subtle sets.
• Casual celebration pieces can be styled with minimal embellishment, printing and shades like blush pink, off white and more.
• Wardrobe staples can also be complemented by shades that can be styled with trousers, dupattas and accessories already in your wardrobe.

These are just some styling tips and styles to help you style colour combinations that suit you the best. Find what works for you, style them right and feel just right, whatever the occasion!

8. Make Your Festive Outfit Feel Complete

Choosing the right colour combination is one side of the styling story. Fabric choice, fit, embroidery and accessories are just the other pieces that can make a difference.

Style simple kurtas with subtle baubles, a small bag and comfortable footwear. Style coordinated sets with elegant footwear, minimal accessories and more.

Style a beautifully embroidered Chikankari kurta with a good dupatta and additional accessories to turn it into a statement piece without relying too much on style.

Style your options here and find what you need on the House of Kari collections page. Find your pick from our Chikankari collection and kurta set collection for options that bring traditional craftsmanship together with a contemporary touch.

Style right, wherever you go!