Guru Nanak Jayanti

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You've been invited to a Keertan or even better, you're hosting a keertan! What do you wear?

• Garment - Patiala suit 
• Pattern - A jacket pattern to give it a festive look or a simple mid thigh length kurta pattern with an embellished neck 
• Sleeve - either half or elbow length - I would avoid sleeveless for a Keertan please
• Colors - Tropical green, curious blue, dull gold ( its winter already)
• Fabric - Silk, satin silk or flowy georgettes
• Dupatta - A must, try a resham silk dupatta with tiny embellishments at the border 
• Embellishments / Embroidery - thread zari work, dabka work if you want, brocade work or a mild dose of not so shiny sequins placed carefully and intermittently
• Hair - try a beautiful braid if your hair can't be braided ensure that you carry a beautiful dull gold stylized scrunchy to tie a low pony at the last minute
• Ear rings - traditionally one would try out "jhumka" but I prefer hoops, they're more modern. 
• Shoes - the Jutti - if your outfit is too dolled up go for sober looking ones, if it isn't dolled up then doll up your look with the mirror work style just so gorgeous juttis

Back to the outfit -
Stylish and elegantly carved geometric neck pattern which doesn't run too deep. Patiala suit is about flow along your silhouette so it at once gives your body a shape while concealing your guilty contours. Try wearing your salwar at your navel and try a salwar that has a side draw string pull to avoid bulking up at the tummy. For taller women I recommend that they wear the salwar at their lower waist as low as possible this works perfectly to improve the fall of the garment. I want you to look peaceful and pious so its important that you don't go over the top with the outfit remember there are many more occasions for that. You can add the festive appeal to your garment by embellishing the border "daaman" of your kurta and also the anklet "pauncha" portion of your salwar - if that's not enough try these little bell shaped metallic accessories to enhance the look of your dupatta as well - don't forget to place them far apart.
Please don't forget to revel in the silky feeling you get when you wear this outfit  - the more silk you feel on you the better your mood and the better your over all look !! Enjoy !