India, Oct. 17 -- Light those mithai candles. Look up Diwali outfit ideas. Google Best Sangeet Outfits For Men. Add styling inspo to your Pinterest boards. "Festive occasions have become a reason to go all-out," says Bhawna Rao, founder of her namesake fashion label. "They're social gatherings where you showcase your fashion sense."

So, what to wear to make heads turn? Experts put together lookbooks for the season, and tell us what's cool, what's dated, and what's defining the 2025 festive fashion mood.

Vibrant colours are in, pastels are out

"We've worn pastels for a decade. It has become boring and predictable," says Rao. Vibrant colours and jewel tones are making a comeback. Even brides are going back to vivid reds and golds. Rao's ...