Deepika Padukone has spent almost a decade in the spotlight, and she has not only made her existence felt on the big screen, but she has also managed to become a front-runner in the style stakes. Sure, she makes a statement with her outrageous gowns on the red carpet, but her outfit choices have also earned her huge points in our book. It’s the pinnacle of bouncy releasability. Padukone’s flare for maxi dresses, bodycon numbers, and shirt dresses, along with her flawlessly blow-dried hair and chirpy grin, has inspired a new generation of style-watchers looking to upgrade their own dress collections.
Deepika Padukone, like most of us, routinely wears basic black dresses for special occasions, illustrating that some shapes never go out of style—cue the Emilia Wickstead midi version she wore for the trailer presentation of her movie Chhapaak, which had knotted detailing on the neckline. When she’s in the mood to party, she dresses up in bright colors, our favorite being the orange midi by Rosie Assoulin she wore to an appearance on the talk programme Roundtable With Anupama Chopra in Mumbai. The off-shoulder balloon sleeves and plunging neckline that provided drama to her unadorned attire were what actually made her appear unique. On another occasion, Padukone, who has long been Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s muse, made headlines in a red embellished dress by the designer at 2018’s Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards.
Deepika Padukone knows the attraction of a maxi dress like no one else. Whether she’s going to a metropolitan event, boarding a flight, or attending a dinner, the actor understands the significance of this wardrobe necessity. Padmaavat’s star explores different forms and colors to stand out from the throng. She embraced her love of florals in an Erdem maxi with an enormous bow during Cannes 2019. When she isn’t wearing blossoms, she may be found experimenting with throwback patterns. She recently chose a vibrant black-on-white polka dot maxi dress by Parisian designer Paul & Joe for a function in Mumbai. The off-shoulder dress was designed with ruffles going down the open neckline, puffy sleeves, and a tiered skirt. Padukone wore a long dress from the label’s cruise collection with African motifs in dark tones and a big bow on the bodice to the Dior spring/summer 2020 presentation at Paris Fashion Week.
If you want to expand your dress collection, follow her lead and invest in some adaptable alternatives. Scroll down to see some of her greatest looks up close.