Every office has that one Diwali dress-code email: "Ethnic wear encouraged!" – and then half the team shows up in jeans and the other half in a bridal-level lehenga. The sweet spot is somewhere in between: something that says festive but still lets you sit through a 3 PM meeting, eat two plates of chaat and pose for the group photo without adjusting anything.
Here's how to get it right in 2026, using our newest launches.
For Women
1. The Handloom Saree (safest bet)
Handloom cotton-silk drapes neatly, doesn't shine under office lights, and reads "elegant" rather than "party". Dark colours hide the inevitable samosa incident.
Pick: Navy Blue Handloom Modal Cotton Pashmina Saree (₹3,000). Also in black and green.
Wear with: a fitted blouse with elbow sleeves, small studs, and a watch. Keep the pallu pinned.
2. The Pure Crepe Saree (for the evening do)
If the party is after hours at a restaurant or the office terrace, pure crepe gives a slightly dressier finish without any stiffness. The new range comes with a ready blouse, so no tailor visits.
Pick: Dark Olive Pure Crepe Designer Saree (₹3,900) or the Sky Blue Pure Crepe Saree (₹3,800).
3. The Pastel Uppada Silk (for team leads & managers)
Soft, lightweight, with a woven lace border – it looks refined and photographs well in daylight. Ideal if you're hosting the celebration.
Pick: Cream Uppada Silk Saree with Woven Lace Border (₹5,900).
4. The Sage Green Silk (for creative & startup offices)
Muted greens are the colour of the season. This one has cutdana work on the border only – festive without being flashy.
Pick: Sage Green Silk Saree (₹5,500).
For Men
5. The Solid Rayon Kurta Set (the default)
Rayon drapes better than cotton and doesn't crease when you sit. A solid colour with white cotton pyjama is the office-appropriate standard.
Pick: Dark Blue Rayon Kurta Set (₹4,500) or Olive Green Rayon Kurta Set (₹4,500).
6. The Pastel Kurta (if your office is more relaxed)
Light pink, sky blue and teal are the friendlier festive colours. Pair with tan loafers or mojaris – not sneakers.
Pick: Sky Blue Men's Festival Kurta Set (₹4,500).
7. Kurta + Jacket (for senior roles or client-facing days)
Throw a Nehru jacket over a plain kurta and you've got something that works in a boardroom and at the party after.
Pick: Black & White Rayon Kurta Set (₹4,500) with a contrasting jacket from our men's collection.
8. Ethnic Shirt (the minimalist option)
If a kurta feels like too much, a printed viscose shirt with chinos is acceptable at most offices for the day party.
Pick: Men's Black Printed Viscose Shirt (₹1,900).
Office Diwali Dos & Don'ts
- Do check whether the party is during work hours or after – it changes everything.
- Do pick fabrics that survive a full day: rayon, crepe, handloom, Uppada.
- Don't wear anything sheer, backless or heavily sequinned.
- Don't forget footwear – juttis and block heels over stilettos and sneakers.
- Do keep a small ethnic bag for your phone and ID card; it looks better than a laptop bag in photos.
Explore the full festive collection at VJV Now – fast shipping across India before Diwali.
