What Should You Wear When You’re Hosting Diwali at Home?

Introduction

Being the host of Diwali celebrations presents a completely different set of concerns regarding dress. As a host, you are moving around continuously between the kitchen, door, puja area and living room for several hours at a time, while still trying to look presentable when the pictures are taken after everyone gets there. Luckily for such occasions, Gulbhahar has a few festive suits designed precisely with that in mind.

How Does Being the Host of Diwali Celebrations Differ from Being a Guest?

Unlike guests, who will most likely sit down throughout the duration of festivities, the host has to be on his/her feet almost continuously. Not only are you going to be greeting people at the door, checking the preparation of food, setting up puja and performing other important tasks, but you are also going to be constantly moving around.

What Kind of Fabric Works Best for a Host Who Is on Their Feet All Evening?

A more breathable fabric is required for the host compared to that required by the attendants. This makes the Mustard Yellow Festive Suit in tissue silk ideal because the fabric remains light on the skin irrespective of how active the host becomes. The zardozi and sequin embroidery at the yoke ensures that the festive look of the attire is not compromised even after hours of activity.

Is It Ideal for Hosts to Wear an Attire with a More Practical Silhouette?

It certainly is, and this may be one of the best decisions made by the hosts. A straight fit silhouette is recommended more than the flared silhouette because of the constant moving from one room to another. The Grey Heavy Suit for Women is an example of such attire which is designed in a straight fit kurta and pants, making it convenient for quick movement.

Is the Colour of the Hosting Dress More Important than for the Guest?

Yes, in many ways. Being the host means that you are likely going to be the first person that the guest encounters. Your dress helps set the mood of the festivity before the guest enters the house itself. In this case, vibrant and warm colours tend to work well. The Orange Bridal Kurta Set with heavy zardozi is detailed enough to give a proper welcome, and the dress looks beautiful when photographed near the lights that most people set up during the festive season.

How Do Hosts Balance Comfort With Looking Dressed Up for Guests? 

This can be done by opting for an outfit that has its detailing in the proper places. While extensive detailing all over the dress can prove to be uncomfortable after a few hours, focusing on the areas where you want your detailing to lie will keep you comfortable. The Mauve Pink Bridal Kurta Set is one such example of such an outfit.

Is There a Suit That Works From the Puja Setup Until the Late-Evening Guests?

Yes, and it is much more important for hosts than guests because hosting requires more time and preparation even before you welcome your first guest at the door. You can wear the Sage Green Festive Suit through the process since its zardozi and dabka embroidery will look equally rich whether you are preparing for puja under the daylight or hosting late-evening guests in a warmly lit house.

What Small Details Make Hosting the Evening Easier?

Jewellery and footwear do not matter so much for guests but matter a lot for hosts. If you have to wear lots of jewellery and adjust it frequently, you will find yourself distracted from the guests and if the footwear you are wearing is inconvenient, you will face a lot of problems when walking around the house all evening.

Conclusion

When Hosting the Festival of Lights it demands a little bit more from the apparel that it just has to look festive. It has to be able to carry you throughout the many hours spent greeting your guests, helping out in the kitchen and being close to the puja but at the same time looking good enough for pictures when everything calms down. The suits from our Collection are made of breathable material, simple shape and details is going to make things much easier.