It’s that time of year again – Karva Chauth is just around the corner! And that means it’s time to start thinking about what to wear.
Karva Chauth is a special occasion for married women in India when they fast from sunrise to moonrise for their husband’s safety and long life. On this day, they dress up in their best clothes and wear all their jewellery to look their best for their husbands. The fast is traditionally broken with the husband’s first sip of water and a bite of food and is often followed by a feast and celebration. Here are some tips to help you look beautiful on Karva Chauth.
Wear your best clothes
This is the day to wear your best clothes and jewellery. You want to look your best for your husband and feel beautiful. So choose your outfit and jewellery carefully. If you’re not sure what to wear, a traditional Indian sari is always a good choice. Or, if you’re not comfortable in a sari, you can opt for a lehenga choli or a silk salwar suit.
Do your hair and makeup
Take the time to do your hair and makeup carefully. This is not the day for a quick hair and makeup job. You want to look your best, so take the time to do it right. You can wear your hair long and loose or put it up and accessorize with head and hair ornaments.
Accessorize
Don’t forget those little things that can make a big difference. Wear your jewellery as it can make all the difference in your overall look. You will probably want to wear the more ornate and grand jewellery pieces. We can give you a few ideas on the kind of jewellery that will make you dazzle your husband!
Studs and hoops never fail.
Undoubtedly diamond stud earrings will work, especially the Ayla Diamond Stud Earrings or the Kai Diamond Stud Earrings. They add a touch of glamour and class, most suited for when you break your fast. If you are wearing an outfit with a touch of green, you may want to match it with the Hummock Gemstone Hoop Earrings.
Add grace to your neck.
You can’t miss wearing a beautiful necklace to show off your neckline or make your neck look more graceful. And if you want to match your Hummock gemstone hoops, the best choice would be the Tableland Alp Gemstone Necklace or the Darshi Gemstone Necklace. You don’t hold back on accessorizing your Karva Chauth look. So you could wear your Lawrence Floral Multi Layer Necklace if you want to add more flash to the way you look.
Glam up your hands
Rings
Your hands will be on display as you take the puja tray around or watch the moon rise through a beautiful channi – a sieve – as you lift it to gaze at the sky. How can you not wear a ring to add to the bracelet or bangles? Rings like the Glamor Circlet Gemstone Ring or a Vivienne Diamond Band would adorn your ring finger and complete the Karva Chauth ensemble.
Bracelets and bangles
Whether your choli or top has long or half sleeves, bracelets or bangles are a must. You can add a few colourful glass bangles to the mix, but you would still want to wear one of the intricately designed glittering bracelets. The Alisha Quad Diamond Chain Bracelet would do nicely. Or, you could go for the radiant look with the Rashi Radiant Gemstone Bracelet.
If you prefer bangles over bracelets, the choices are aplenty. Also, the Menon Leaf Diamond Bracelet can work as a bangle, too. The Zoey Diamond Bangle in rose gold is just as excellent a choice to wear on Karva Chauth.
Special occasion mangalsutra
If you are the type to have a mangalsutra for daily wear and another for special occasions, you may want to take the special one out to wear on this auspicious day. After all, Karva Chauth is all about being married and wishing your husband long life and prosperity. The Harini Diamond Mangalsutra or the Aralia Diamond Mangalsutra will be perfect for this occasion.
Most women pay particular attention to their hairdo and wear either flowers or a few hair ornaments. You could, too. Add a few jewelled comb clips to your upswept hair, or wear a Matha Patti from your centre parting.
If you don’t already have jewellery to wear this Karva Chauth, you will find them and more at CaratLane. Browse through their store and pick the ones that catch your eye. You don’t want to wait till the last minute as the special day is almost upon us. With your outfit and accessories sorted, you only need to wear your best smile as you go through the day fasting from sunrise to moonrise. Whatever you wear, from the simplest jewellery to the most ornate, a smile will make you look happy and beautiful. Happy Karva Chauth!
