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5 celebs missed the style mark at Filmfare. Could Pakistani designers have saved the day?

5 celebs missed the style mark at Filmfare. Could Pakistani designers have saved the day?

If only Jacqueline Fernandez and Kriti Sanon knew that the answer to their fashion faux pas was right across the border
16 Jan, 2016

Last night was no average Friday.

Deemed to be the Oscars of India, the 61st Filmfare Awards happened yesterday. The crème de la crème of Bollywood stepped out onto the red carpet dress to the nines to celebrate the past year of achievement.

That's all well and good but what we really had our eye on was what everyone was wearing!

Many impressed but no red carpet is complete without some offenders.

Here are 5 celebs who could have looked way better had they been styled by Pakistani designers!

1) Kriti Sanon

Kriti Sanon walked the sacred carpet in a custom asymmetrical Nikhil Tampi dress, coupled with side-swept curls and a bejeweled box clutch.

Sadly, the end product didn't do Nikhil Thampi's vision (middle) justice!
Sadly, the end product didn't do Nikhil Thampi's vision (middle) justice!

We're all for the minimalistic look but this one fell flat; at a time when the starlet is on such an upward trajectory in her career, she can't afford to blah on the red carpet.

What she should have worn instead: Kriti has a great physique so a cut-out dress with a sleeker silhouette in a darker hue would have worked. This Tena Durrani number that Ayesha Omar slayed in comes to mind. However, Ayesha's black shoes and YSL clutch didn't complement the outfit much; Kriti's clutch and accessories can stay!

A little embellishment never hurts.
A little embellishment never hurts.

2) Jacqueline Fernandez

Kim K called, she wants her peekaboo dress back!

Lace is beautiful, lace is timeless but we've never liked the sheer dress trend and we will never encourage it! The actress wore a black Hussein Bazaza that fell more on the frumpy side than fashionable.

This was certainly a disapopintment.
This was certainly a disapopintment.

You have to realize you've messed up when you've messed up when you show up wearing something similar to what Sunny Leone is wearing.

Jacqueline and Sunny looked like two peas in a pod
Jacqueline and Sunny looked like two peas in a pod

What she should have worn instead: Instead of lace, the Roy leading lady could have worn a black dress coupled with net and a bright pout. And the options for that are practically endless! Umaima Mustafa designed a dress that gave the illusion of being diaphanous and Maheen G Taseer designed a classic gown with with embroidery on the bodice and net sleeves.

From L-R: Nikhar Riaz in Umaima Mustafa and Ammara Hikmet wears MGT
From L-R: Nikhar Riaz in Umaima Mustafa and Ammara Hikmet wears MGT

3) Neha Dhupia

This one hurt. Unlike Dhupia's career, her sartorial sense has always been praised so it was a massive letdown when she appeared on the red carpet dressed in this rather random Gauri and Nainika number.

The gown looks like a toddler went to town on it with a red Crayola
The gown looks like a toddler went to town on it with a red Crayola

What she should have worn instead: We love a poofy gown just as much as the next girl but it's a tricky thing to pull off. Nevertheless, we have faith in Neha and feel she could have carried something more daring with a loud print like this fiesty Elan stunner or a Nomi Ansari couture gown.

From L-R: Sadaf Kanwal in Elan and Nomi Ansari
From L-R: Sadaf Kanwal in Elan and Nomi Ansari

4) Athiya Shetty

Yes, she looked good, she always does and this might be a nit-picky addition to the list but if this is the path she continues walking down, we're going to get bored of her, fast!

Shetty in Monisha Jaising.
Shetty in Monisha Jaising.

Her personal style statement may lean towards colour blocks and dainty accessories but how many times will she wear a simple solid gown and get away with not even doing anything different to her hair really?

It's always the same kind of look, over and over again.
It's always the same kind of look, over and over again.

What she should have worn instead: Maybe she needs to do something she hasn't done and go down the Eastern route for the shock factor, like this fun off shoulder Nida Azwer ensemble. Let's be honest though, the chances of that happening are slim so maybe she'd be better off in a fun dress, like this Ayesha Hashwani stunner that's been on our minds since it hit the ramp!

From L-R: A piece from Nida Azwer's ‘Mystical Garden' collection and an Ayesha Hashwani creation
From L-R: A piece from Nida Azwer's ‘Mystical Garden' collection and an Ayesha Hashwani creation

5) Madhuri Dixit

It looked like the legendary actress had gotten confused; she thought she was performing at the awards because what she was wearing looked like a downright costume!

An ethereal white sari is always a good idea but the overly blingy blouse makes it look tacky.
An ethereal white sari is always a good idea but the overly blingy blouse makes it look tacky.

What she could have worn instead: Madhuri knows how to rock a sari, there's no doubting that. This lilac Misha Lakhani one with a bandeau top would have looked killer on her. Plus, that hairdo needs to go; we're sure Nabila's can be of help in that department.

Misha Lakhani does pastels well
Misha Lakhani does pastels well

Comments

Not so pretty Jan 16, 2016 04:23pm
wow - LOVe Pakistani fashion. It is leaps and bounds ahead of Indian bridal wear
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Mir Jan 16, 2016 05:15pm
very impressive
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SA Chandio Jan 16, 2016 05:43pm
Pakistani designers are very creative there is no doubt..
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Raheel Lakhani Jan 16, 2016 06:55pm
Equally bad.
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Anne Khan Jan 16, 2016 07:56pm
What lovely designs.
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khanna Jan 16, 2016 08:22pm
pakistani outfits were equally bad if not worse!
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Sana Jan 16, 2016 10:20pm
I read an article where it says, India has been taking Pakistan as an inspiration when it comes to design /fashion because Pakistani designers pay more attention to details and focuses on blending eastern and western styles to create a balance between modesty and fashion.
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anon Jan 17, 2016 04:48am
haha their own choices were better
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Shammi Singh Gill Jan 17, 2016 07:12am
Absolutely agree with you. Neha dhupia in particular would have looked absolutely gorgeous in some fine Lahori Punjabi silk Sari or in some flowing bukhari Salwar Kameez complete with matching ear-rings and koka or nose ring.
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asgher Jan 17, 2016 09:32am
Quality speaks WAY louder than quantity. I am sure next time bollywood is coming to Pakistan for shopping!
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Einstein Babar Jan 17, 2016 11:13am
Pakistani color combination, quality of fabric and designs are far better.
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Jawad Jan 17, 2016 06:07pm
To be honest Indians don't have sense of fashion in women department, whereas Pakistani women wear better quality stylish clothes than Indian celebrities.
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P.R.Koduri Jan 20, 2016 03:37pm
@Jawad True. Waling on Devon Street in Chicago, one can tell the Indians from their Neighbors by the cut and fashion of the clothes. But it is also true I think that the Indian women are probably not as fashion conscious.
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