Anarkali Suits for Women in the USA: What to Wear for Diwali & Dussehra

Mounika Gade

September 21, 2026

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There comes a time each festive season where you stare at yourself in the mirror, dupatta in hand, trying to see if this is 'the one'. Incense fills your house and sweets fill the air. Family WhatsApp group chat messages fill your cell phone. And every time the question is still the same: what am I going to wear?

If you're in the USA, celebrating far away from the streets you used to run around in, then that piece of clothing becomes even more significant for you. This is how the festivity reaches out to you. And that is precisely why we are obsessed with the Anarkali suit. This is also the reason it is a part of The Festive Edit - a Dussehra and Diwali collection of designer Indian ethnic wear for women by Agapi Clothing.

The Anarkali suit hugs your body from the bodice and flares out from your waist in a beautiful way. Elegance and comfort make this suit fit any festive occasion. In order to give you a taste of our festive edit, we have chosen three festive events and their matching Anarkalis: Kesar Orange, Komal Pink, and Roshini Pink.

What Is an Anarkali Suit?

The Anarkali dress is usually a long and flaring kurta with an embroidered bodice and is traditionally accompanied by bottoms similar to churidar bottoms and dupatta. It has been associated with the era of the Mughals and is loved for centuries because of its timeless look.

It is less heavy than a lehenga and more festive than the traditional set of kurtas due to its flaring design. This is why it is the best choice for women in search of Indian ethnic wear in the USA.

Moment One: The Dussehra Morning Puja

It begins early when the house is still and the puja thali is laid out; there is a golden light pouring through the window and relatives begin to arrive one after another. You will be seated on the floor, standing for the aarti and giving hugs to all your guests.

Color becomes an important consideration now. The Kesar Orange Anarkali Suit is perfect for this time of year. “Kesar” is saffron, which is a color used in Indian prayers and celebrations. Orange has that warmth to it which goes perfectly with the festivities of Dussehra.

Anarkali Suits for Women in the USA: What to Wear for Diwali & Dussehra

The Festive Edit

Kesar Orange Anarkali Suit

$139.00

Roshini Pink Anarkali Suit

$139.00

Komal Pink Anarkali Suit

$139.00

Reet Red Sharara Suit

$159.00

Aaina - Beige Sharara Suit

$159.00

Leher Pink Sharara Suit

$169.00

Toran Yellow Sharara Suit

$169.00

Suvarna Gold Sharara Suit

$179.00

The right way to style it: It must remain elegant and warm. Gold jhumkas and slim stack of bangles along with the delicately draped dupatta make for an excellent combination. Kundan or pearl jewelry can be worn with warm colors. For the makeup, use bronzes, terracottas and a soft coral lip.

The ease with which the Anarkali drapes allows you to sit down, stand up, bend over for the puja and give hugs to your elders without having to worry about anything.

Moment Two: The Afternoon of Family Visits

Around midday, the celebrations have been shifted from the prayer room to the living room. You will have to deal with plates of sweets, cousins chatting and the kind of laughter that can only come once a year. You will either be hosting the gathering or visiting or both. There will be photographs, plenty of them.

For this occasion and its more subdued atmosphere, the Komal Pink Anarkali Suit is an absolutely perfect choice. The meaning of the name of the suit is soft or delicate, which is exactly the impression it gives. This is a suit which is appropriate for celebrations, not too flashy while you greet the aunties, hug the grandparents and distribute mithai.

Styling this occasion: go for elegance and lightness. Pearls earrings, delicate necklace and the soft drapery of dupatta will create a stylish finishing. Either soft waves or a low neat bun should do the job perfectly well.

If you are going to be standing on your feet all day, then you may want to go for juttis or mojaris.

Moment Three: The Diwali Night

But there is always that evening, which everyone awaits eagerly. Diyas illuminate the doorways; string lights shine from the balcony. There are fireworks in the distance, and somebody is already requesting that the volume of music be turned up.

This is the time for brightness. For this very reason, the Roshini Pink Anarkali Suit will add the required luminosity since the meaning of the name "Roshini" is light. Pink is undoubtedly the one of the most appealing shades for festive occasions, and it looks gorgeous under the illumination of diyas and candlelight.

How to style the outfit: This is the moment when you can play. You can accentuate your attire with the help of statement earrings or a choker, and select gold jewelry for warming up the outfit or silver and oxidized accessories for creating a modern look. Change your juttis to heels or decorated flats if you plan on going to the party. Make a sleek ponytail or braid your hair into a bun to make the flare of the Anarkali noticeable.

Which one would you like, Roshini or Komal? If you want something which gives you a glow or radiant appearance, then go for Roshini; if you wish to have something more subdued or subtle, then go for Komal.

Why Anarkali Suits Are Perfect for Festive Days in the USA

Here, the festive occasions last either for a whole day or for multiple weekends. You would want to get more than one outfit. Anarkali dresses are appropriate because they are:

Flattering: The fitted top and flared bottom combine to give an elegant silhouette to your body shape.

Comfortable: There is space available for sitting, walking, and dancing in them.

Versatile: Little jewelry will turn them into festival-appropriate outfits, whereas accessories will convert them into party wear.

Timeless: They never go out of fashion. Therefore, they always remain worth having in your festive collection.

Explore all their variants through our curated edit The Festive Edit.

How Do I Care for My Anarkali Suit?

Keep it in a breathable garment bag, away from direct exposure to the sun’s rays. Instead of using an iron, steam it and make sure you follow the guidelines provided with your dress. For party wear, dry cleaning is always the best choice.

Find Your Festive Moment in The Festive Edit

Every festival is a story of little instances: the peaceful puja, the hectic afternoon, the colorful night. The appropriate outfit helps you celebrate all these instances. Whichever you opt, whether the warm Kesar Orange, the delicate Komal Pink, or the colorful Roshini Pink, you will have dressed not only for the moment but also the memory.

Discover the complete range at The Festive Edit by Agapi Clothing and celebrate beautifully during Dussehra, Diwali, and other celebrations.