Diwali Office Party Outfits for Men and Women (2026)

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The office Diwali celebration is a strange dress code. Too casual and you look like you forgot; too heavy and you’re the person in a sherwani at 11 a.m. sitting through a client call.

The sweet spot is “festive but office-safe”: something you can work in all day and still look good in the team photo at 5 p.m. Here are 3 looks for men and 3 for women, built from real products that were in stock with good reviews when we checked on 17 October 2026. Prices change daily in the sale, so check the latest price.

The 6 looks at a glance

Look	Who	Best for
Short kurta + chinos	Men	Relaxed offices, IT and start-ups
Kurta + Nehru jacket	Men	Office puja, client-facing teams
Blazer + shirt + chinos	Men	Formal offices, ethnic not your thing
Straight festive kurta	Women	All-day comfort at your desk
Anarkali kurta set	Women	Office puja and celebrations
Ready-to-wear saree	Women	The evening party, with zero draping stress

For men

Look 1: Short kurta + chinos (the safe smart-casual)

A shorter, mandarin-collar kurta with chinos looks festive but still “office”. Try the KRAFT INDIA maroon mandarin kurta (Myntra) with navy slim chinos and brown loafers.

Look 2: Kurta + Nehru jacket (the office puja look)

A plain cream cotton kurta becomes an occasion outfit the moment you add a Nehru jacket, and you can take the jacket off when you’re back at your desk. Try the Majestic Man cream cotton kurta with a navy Nehru jacket.

Look 3: Blazer + white shirt + beige chinos (if ethnic isn’t your thing)

Not a kurta person? A navy blazer over a crisp white shirt is festive enough, especially with a pocket square. Try the SaintX navy blazer, a Peter England white oxford shirt and beige chinos.

Want our stylist to build an office look for your budget? Here’s one under ₹3,000:

For women

Look 4: Straight festive kurta (all-day comfort)

A straight kurta with yoke detailing looks festive without getting in the way of a full workday. Pair it with white palazzos or cigarette pants and juttis.

Pick: Vbuyz floral straight festive kurta. It’s a kurta only, so add your own bottoms.

Look 5: Anarkali kurta set (for the office puja)

If your office does a proper puja, an anarkali set with dupatta looks right without being bridal. Keep jewellery light: studs or small jhumkas.

Pick: Nermosa printed anarkali kurta, pant and dupatta set.

Look 6: Ready-to-wear saree (for the evening party)

Love sarees but not the 30-minute draping before work? Pre-pleated, ready-to-wear sarees go on in a couple of minutes and stay in place. Bring it in a bag and change for the evening.

Pick: SATAZ pre-pleated satin silk ready-to-wear saree.

Office Diwali dress code: the unwritten rules

• Skip heavy sequins and anything you can’t sit in for 8 hours.
• Comfortable shoes: juttis, loafers or block heels. You’ll be standing for photos.
• Check the calendar: if you have a client call, keep a blazer or plain dupatta handy.
• Light jewellery and perfume. Shared office air is a thing.
• One festive element is enough: a Nehru jacket, a bright dupatta or a festive print.

Quick answers

Can I wear a kurta with jeans to the office Diwali party?
In most relaxed offices, yes: a short kurta with dark jeans or chinos is perfect. In formal offices, go with chinos.

Is a saree too much for the office?
Not for Diwali. Choose a light, easy-to-manage fabric, or a ready-to-wear saree, and keep the jewellery simple.

Our pick

Men: cream kurta + navy Nehru jacket, festive in the photo and normal at your desk once the jacket comes off. Women: a straight festive kurta with palazzos for the day, and a bright dupatta for the photos.

More festive ideas: Diwali outfit ideas for men, kurta sets for women under ₹1,500 and last-minute gifts under ₹500 for the office gift exchange.

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