Beauty
Statement pieces to elevate your Eid look
Nafisa Shahab Uddin
Published: 23 Mar 2025
Illuminate your Eid celebrations with a radiant glow. Opt for a natural makeup palette that enhances your features, embodying the purity and joy of the festival. This Eid, let your inner beauty shine through.
Eid is more than just a celebration. It’s an occasion that calls for celebrating traditions and dressing up in new clothes. The moonlit sky of the chaand raat brings a sparkle with it that extends beyond the sky. It’s reflected in the shimmer of our clothes, the gleam of an ornate clutch and the confidence of someone who knows the power of a well-placed accessory. While floor touch anarkalis can be in the spotlight, it’s the statement pieces that transform even the simplest of clothes into an extraordinary outfit.
Jewellery: The heart of elegance
While jewellery has always been the heart of festive dressing, the true magic of it lies in how it is styled.
A classic white kameez can become an instant showstopper when it’s paired with a flamboyant collar necklace. Similarly, traditional jhumkas have never failed in making an Eid look truly worth it. Timeless and undefeated in their charm, jhumkas add an instant air of celebration. For a more modern touch, gemstone studded pieces, layered chokers offer a contemporary spin or tradition. A pop of colour through bangles, or chunky rings can add a regal touch to the simplest of outfits.


Bags, shoes, and belts: The game changers
Statement accessories mean more than just jewellery; it also refers to a beautifully embroidered clutch, a beaded minaudière, or a metallic potli bag -- all practically stylish choices to carry your essentials that instantly ramp up the luxury factor.
Footwear is something that is often overlooked even though it can make or break a look. A pair of zardozi-embroidered handcrafted juttis, or boldly coloured shiny block-heeled sandals can add that pop of flair. A well-placed belt can also make all the difference. A sleek metallic belt tying an anarkali defines the waist, while an embroidered or beaded belt on a sari or kaftan can add structure with modern poise.
For men, it has to be a bit more subtle. With an elegant silk pocket square, unique cufflinks, or a perfect classic timepiece – even the simplest kurta or sherwani can be styled.

Scarves, dupattas, and fragrance: The finishing touches
The right dupatta or scarf can reinvent an outfit. An organza dupatta, diaphanous with pearls, has its ethereal elegance, while something bright and block-printed, like a stole, dances in spirited contrast. Similarly, the positioning has a say - be it belted, pinned on a side, or flowing down, it changes the final look. Then there is the fragrance, an invisible accessory that never really goes unnoticed. Soft floral attar or musky perfume leaves a lingering feeling beyond the moment; it adds to the sensory appeal of one’s presence.

Final thoughts
This Eid, before you rush off to buy a new outfit, consider how some carefully curated accessories can transform what you already have in your wardrobe. Fashion should not be about excess; it is about creativity. Sometimes, a single statement piece can make all the difference between ordinary and extraordinary.