From decorating our homes to indulging in delicious treats and, of course, dressing up in our finest outfits, the celebrations are truly special. Deepavali, the Festival of Lights, is no exception! For many Malaysians, the yearly tradition of picking out that perfect outfit has become one of the most anticipated parts of the celebration. "The colour makes it look bright and happy, and adding minimal accessories gave it a complete feel.
" "It was my first time wearing this colour, and it not only looked great but also gave me a newfound confidence." "That's why I'm so in love with the outfit I wore for Deepavali 2022. And guess what? I'm planning to go yellow again this year, hehe!" "It was what I like to call, my first 'big girl' outfit — iridescent sky blue, with gold beadwork/embroidery along the collar, hem, and scarf, that practically glowed in the sunlight.
At ten years old, as far as baby me was concerned, that lehenga was one of the most beautiful things I'd ever owned (and I think it contributed to my current obsession with dual tones in my sarees today!) "Sartorial sense aside, in addition to feeling like a grownup, that outfit holds a special place in my heart because of the significance of that Deepavali. "We lost our maternal grandmother (in the white saree on the right) to diabetes the year after this picture was taken. That year had been the first time in a while that we managed to gather a lot of the extended family together for Deepavali, and I'm doubly.