Festive dressing is rarely complete without bangles. The right pair can lift a plain saree or make a heavy lehenga look even more put together. This season, designers are going bold with texture, colour and sheer volume on the wrist. Temple gold kadas, meenakari stacks and pearl bangles are all back this festive season. Here are the bangle trends to pick from for your Diwali and wedding looks.

5 Bangles You Can Buy This Festive Season

Bangles can change your whole festive look. Check out five trending styles, from colourful meenakari to chunky temple gold, and find the pair that suits you best.

1. Temple Gold Kadas

You can't go wrong with temple jewellery. Ever. The new kadas have a lot more detailing, though - tiny carved motifs, little pops of pink and green stones, sometimes even a bit of kundan. Wear one thick one by itself if your outfit is already heavy, or stack 4-5 thin ones if you're in a plain silk saree. Looks amazing either way.

2. Meenakari Colour Stack

This is for the colour lovers. Those bright reds, blues, greens, pinks - the more you mix, the better it looks. A lot of them now come with a thin pearl line on the border which makes them look less loud. Our tip? If your outfit is ivory, beige or pastel, let these bangles be the pop of colour.

3. Statement Cuff

Don't want to stack? Get a cuff. One wide, stone-studded cuff is enough. Go for a single ruby or emerald tone if you like it classic, or multi-colour if you want it fun. And since the cuff is already a statement, skip the heavy necklace.

4. Pearl Bangles

Pearls are back, but not in that old-fashioned way. Think cage-style bangles with pearls strung together, or a single row of big pearls. They are light, they don't hurt after 3 hours, and they go with literally everything, especially white, cream, and pastel lehengas.

5. Sculptural Kada

If you like your jewellery to be a conversation starter, this one's for you. Curved shapes, big centre stones, tiny ghungroo-like balls hanging, some even have that vintage oxidised touch. They are bold, so keep the rest of your look simple.

Conclusion

Simple rule if you are wearing a heavy outfit go for one bold bangle. And if you are dressed in a simple outfit feel free to stack and add colour. And, try the bangles on and move your hand around before you buy. That gorgeous kada won't be worth it if you can't even eat properly at the Diwali party.

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