Wedding invites are piling up, Diwali, Karwa-Chauth and Navratri are around the corner, and your makeup bag probably needs a refresh. The good news is you don't need twenty lipsticks. Five well-chosen shades can take you from a puja morning to a sangeet night without much thought. From classic red to burnt orange, here are five lipstick shades you need this festive and wedding season. Find your perfect pout.  

Must-Have Lipstick Shades For Festive-Cum-Bridal Season

Not sure which lipstick to wear this wedding season? Check out five must-have shades, from classic red to burnt orange, for every function.

Shade

Best For

Goes Best With

Classic Red

Pheras, Wedding Day, Diwali Puja, Karwa Chauth, Navratri

Red lehengas, silk sarees, gold jewellery

Deep Berry / Cranberry

Sangeet, Cocktail, Reception Night, Navratri

Emerald, navy, wine, black outfits

Warm Nude Brown

Haldi, Mehendi, Day Functions, Karwa Chauth

Heavily embroidered lehengas, smokey eyes

Dusty Rose / Mauve Pink

Engagement, Morning Ceremonies, Lunch, Navratri

Pastel lehengas, peach, powder blue, floral sarees

Burnt Orange

Diwali Party, Friend's Wedding, Karwa Chauth

Mustard, maroon, olive green, bottle green

1. Classic Red

Let's be honest, nothing beats a true red. It just wakes up your whole face in one swipe. Looks stunning with your silk sarees, red lehengas and gold jewellery without you having to do much else.If you're confused about which red to buy, pick one with a slightly warm base - it suits almost every Indian skin tone. This is why every bride still reaches for it for pheras. It just photographs so beautifully and never feels out of place.

2. Deep Berry Or Cranberry

This is your evening shade. That rich, moody berry and cranberry colour looks so expensive with emerald green, navy blue, wine and black outfits.You don't have to try too hard, the shade does the work. Go matte if you want that bold, reception-ready look, or pick a satin finish if you want it a bit softer for cocktails. Either way, it's a head-turner.

3. Warm Nude Brown

Not every look needs a loud lip. Sometimes your lehenga is heavily embroidered or your eye makeup is heavy with kohl and shimmer, that's when warm nude brown saves you. Don't pick a flat, pale beige though, it will just wash you out. Go for one with a little warmth, a brownish-nude. It's perfect for Karwa Chauth haldi, mehendi, or those daytime family lunches where you want to look put-together but not overdone.

4. Dusty Rose Or Mauve Pink

This is that pretty, soft shade that goes with everything. Pastel lehengas, peach sarees, powder blue, floral prints; dusty rose just fits right in. A lot of brides who don't like loud lipstick pick this for their engagement or morning functions and Durga Puja and Navratri are around the corner, this is a shade you can wear for those outings too. And the best part? It's so forgiving. Even if you quickly dab it on in the car, it still looks neat and polished.

5. Burnt Orange

If you want to try something a little different this Diwali or Karwa Chauth, get this one. Burnt orange has this earthy, rusty glow that looks absolutely gorgeous on Indian skin tones.It pops so well with mustard, maroon, olive green and bottle green outfits. It feels a bit daring when you first see it in the bullet, but once it's on, it looks so fresh. Wear it to a friend's wedding or Diwali party when you want compliments.

Conclusion

Scrub your lips lightly, put on a thin layer of lip balm and then apply your lipstick and it will sit so much smoother. Line your lips with a matching pencil if you're going to be eating and talking all night, it stops the colour from bleeding. And always, always keep the mini version in your potli. Touch-ups are part of every wedding function.

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