What Should You Wear for Navratri If You Don't Own a Chaniya Choli?

Introduction

Chaniya Choli is not the only dress for Navratri. Sarees, Kaftans, as well as fancy suit sets, can make it through garba night, pooja mornings, and even family meetings if the colour, style, and comfort are suitable for the respective occasions. If you are in search of alternative dresses for Navratri without chaniya choli, then Gulbhahar is here to help you choose some dresses according to the nine days of Navratri. This year, Navratri starts on Sunday, 11th October and ends on Monday, 19th October, with Vijayadashami on the 20th October.

Can You Wear a Saree for Navratri?

Certainly! A saree fits perfectly for a pooja and family gathering on Navratri, particularly if the material used is light and flowy enough to enable ease of movement. For instance, the Maroon Dola Silk Bridal Saree comes in black and bottle green apart from the maroon shade. This gorgeous saree with soft and flowing Dola silk, small butti prints, and a heavy zari gold border can suit both the pooja and Navratri occasions perfectly. If you follow the nine colours concept during Navratri, this saree matches perfectly with the colour code for the day.

What Can You Wear for a Daytime Navratri Gathering?

A lighter and printed saree can be more appropriate during daytime gatherings than heavy silks because of the many hours of standing and interacting that come with such events. In that case, the Handcrafted Fusion Chinon Saree can be perfect with its maroon, teal, navy, rust, and cream colours combined in stripes and coming with a ready-made blouse, which saves you from the effort of getting stitched yourself. The texture and slightly matte quality of the chinon fabric make it suitable for events such as mehndi mornings or cultural events and daytime Navratri gatherings at home.

What Should You Wear for the Pooja Itself?

For the pooja portions, an elegant and classical outfit will be preferable because you are closer to the diya and doing aarti. The Ivory Bridal Kurta Set is ideal for the occasion since it has a cream tissue silk kurta, pant, and dupatta with little gold patterns and borders. The light-colored dress keeps the entire appearance elegant and calm, but the gold embroidery makes it festive enough for a nine-day celebration. In addition, the kurta and pants have the advantage of being able to wear the outfit while sitting on the floor during the actual pooja.

Is There a Festive Outfit for Garba or Dandiya Night?

Heavy Multicoloured Chinon Saree is ideal for Garba or Dandiya night since it is made specifically for such occasions. It is a beige base saree with digital floral and paisley patterns in black, maroon, mustard, ivory and gold, with a mirror-worked border and embroidered pallu. The lightweight and sheer chinon fabric keeps the attire comfortable despite hours of dancing, and mirror work looks very festive under the event lights. Hence, sarees are gaining popularity in place of chaniya cholis for garbas and dandiya nights.

What If You Want Something Completely Different From a Saree or Suit?

The Orange Kaftan Set for Weddings comes in an earthy rust orange shade that is available in textured satin material with zardozi, kundan, sequins, and stones on an asymmetric hem with high-low detailing, which is completed with a wide-leg bottom. It combines the comfort of a flowy look like a chaniya choli with the body of a kaftan. With its wide-leg bottom, you have the freedom to dance without any fear of tripping over a long bottom.

How do you decide which outfit to wear?

It is important to keep in mind the occasion and purpose instead of finding one outfit for the nine days. A saree or kurta set would be perfect for the pooja and family get-togethers, while a heavily embellished saree and a kaftan would work well for the dancing on the Garba nights, where you will stand and dance the whole night.

Final Thoughts

You do not have to wear chaniya choli to look good on Navratri. Silk saree, Chinon print, ivory kurta and kaftan are some of the things that can be worn for a different occasion during Navratri, whether it is pooja or a garba night. If you are curious about the Colours That You Can Wear For Navratri Pooja, there is a whole guide dedicated to this particular topic.