Sonam Kapoor Ahuja’s best looks of 2021 (so far)

Ah, coat season. For those of us that live in warmer climes that do not allow for the specific pleasure of the first day of autumn, we have no choice but to live vicariously through the outfits of those that do. Sonam Kapoor Ahuja in a full-length Emilia Wickstead coat is serving us major autumn wear goals—read to see details of what she wore.

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja looked stellar in an Emilia Wickstead coat and a dress by The Row

Emilia Wickstead is famously the designer favoured by Kate Middleton, and with good reason—her fall ready-to-wear collection, seen here on Kapoor Ahuja, brings back the razor-sharp tailoring of the 50s heroine (think Grace Kelly). At Vogue, we’re always looking out for stars who play with texture in their style choices, and the wool of the Wickstead coat against the sheen of the floor-length The Row dress worn underneath does just that. The Row, helmed by the Olsen twins, has long been committed to muted colours and simple atelier-ed style, which coupled with a Céline leather cloud clutch and red nails, couldn’t be more perfect for the modern take on old Hollywood that Kapoor Ahuja nails with this look. Adding vintage-inspired pieces, like the Céline The Purse Clutch (from 2018, the last year of celebrated designer Phoebe Philo‘s tenure at the helm of the brand) the actor carries here, is a great way to make your look both interesting and out of the ordinary. The Bottega Veneta dark glasses cap the look off—because what is front row at fashion week without the customary dark sunnies?

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja doesn’t shy away from a strong fashion moment (in fact we suspect she might love them as much as we do). The star looked polished in a red dress from the Alexander McQueen pre-fall 2021 collection as she made her way to the launch of the Business of Fashion show on Bloomberg in London. Read to get details on the look we can’t get enough of

Sonam Kapoor wore Alexander McQueen to a Business of Fashion event in London

Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen has stayed true to the brand’s founding vision: to create an aesthetic that embraces juxtaposition and celebrates dichotomy, never more apparent than in this red dress that Kapoor-Ahuja chose in London last night. The trapeze-line red dress with structural ruffles around the collar is somehow both loose and architectural, sculpted and free-form, and plays exceptionally well with the contrast between effervescence and severity. The puffed sleeve and voluminous skirt are at once ultra-modern and timelessly classic, and reigned in by the addition of a belted waist. The chelsea Tread boots that Kapoor Ahuja chose to wear are another play on contrast: the frothy, big-skirted dress against a no-nonsense black boot gives this look an edge and playfulness that proves it doesn’t take itself to seriously. Her red McQueen bag and minimal jewellery do their job by not getting in the way of what is an exceptional outfit. There is a hard-meets-soft punk rock edge to this red dress, and as enthusiasts of fashion that celebrates nuance, we couldn’t approve more.

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja has had a busy month filled to the brim with intimate family events. The star was seen celebrating at sister Rhea Kapoor’s wedding earlier this month and more recently, cousin Antara Motiwala Marwah’s baby shower. She picked memorable Indian ensembles for both occasions: pastel anarkalis.

This week, the actor was also seen stepping out of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s office in Mumbai this week. For the meeting, she opted for another fit-and-flare silhouette: a royal blue midi dress. Read on for all the details of her eye-catching look.

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja paired her blue dress with a statement watch 

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja donned a striking royal blue Zimmermann midi dress for her visit to filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s office. The dress was replete with interesting details such as lace work, balloon sleeves and a high collar. The star paired her dress with a unique timepiece by Bulgari—the rose gold Serpenti watch—and completed her look with a snakeskin sling bag in neutral tones and black pointy-tied slingback kitten heels. She kept things classic on the beauty front with blow-dried hair and minimal eye makeup.

An ultra feminine midi dress like Sonam Kapoor Ahuja’s is a fail-safe option for all occasions, be it your next brunch or evening party. Opt for vivid hues like hers, or keep it subtle with pastels and neutrals—and of course, pair it with statement pieces like an unconventional watch to complete the look. Find similar pieces to add to your wardrobe below.

No matter what the occasion, you can always count on Sonam Kapoor Ahuja to deliver an outstanding look. From acing unconventional Indian wear at weddings to braving risqué gowns at red carpet events and casual cool OOTDs at airports, over the years, the star has tried it all. Most recently, the actor shared a series of snapshots of herself from a dinner outing at London’s Chucks Restaurant, for which she picked a timeless look. Celebrating the eighth anniversary of husband Anand Ahuja’s label Bhaane, Kapoor Ahuja stood out in a black velvet dress featuring a plunging neckline, a fitted bodice, and a flared skirt that added movement and a hint of romance to her ensemble. Putting her sartorial skills to use, the Veere Di Wedding star layered her outfit with a vintage ivory jacket that came with a black and white checkered border. If you’re bored of your basic black dress—or just haven’t added one to your closet yet—take styling tips from Kapoor Ahuja’s latest look.

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja accessorised her outfit with a belt and checkered shoes 

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja knows the power of accessorising. With her black velvet Bhaane dress, she opted for a skinny brown belt that accentuated her waistline, and pair of statement earrings in gold. A brown box bag and a pair of black and white checkered shoes completed her dinner outfit. Just as striking as her outfit was her beauty look: sultry brown smoky eyes, lush lashes, a nude lip and cascading waves were her picks for the night.

If you’ve been looking for a date night outfit, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja’s black dress is exactly what you need to add to your wardrobe. You can throw on a cropped jacket just like she did to mix things up. Scroll through our edit to get the right separates to recreate her look now.

Trust Sonam Kapoor Ahuja to make an activity out of going to her favourite bookstore. The actor, who is currently in London with husband Anand Ahuja, has been sharing snapshots of her idyllic British life balanced with fashion on Instagram. Taking things slow as the year comes to an end, the star paid a visit to The Nottinghill Bookshop wearing a dusty rose and blue mushroom print dress, and an oversized blazer. Kapoor Ahuja complemented the greyish blue jacket and pale pink midi with a leather belt, knee-high suede boots and a handbag in hues of burgundy. Find out how to balance out an outfit like she did below.

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja’s knee-high boots are perfect for the winter

Have you ever wanted to dress up like a character from a book? You can always channel a modern-day Jane Austen heroine in a look like Sonam Kapoor Ahuja’s. Micro prints for a romantic element are a no-brainer. To pull off that serious-about-work-but-head-in-the-clouds vibe, pair it with a tailored blazer (that you may borrow from your brother), and have a book on your person. Kapoor Ahuja nailed the accessories with this look by opting for boots, a belt and a bag in the same burgundy hue.

Staying warm is crucial as we embrace December. Pick a pair of knee-high boots like Sonam Kapoor Ahuja as you live your day dream. Help offered in our edit of curated picks below.

There are many sartorial lessons to be learnt from Sonam Kapoor Ahuja’s style files. Whether it’s wearing print-on-print, using statement accessories to elevate looks, or experimenting with bold beauty looks, the star has done it all. Another take away from Kapoor Ahuja’s wardrobe is how to seamlessly incorporate menswear-inspired pieces into daily looks. The star has a fair share of tuxedos and tailored numbers in her closet, but she can also pull off a boyfriend jacket with ease. Recently, she shared her OOTD from an outing in London, where she paired Anand Ahuja’s denim jacket from Bhaane with a pleated skirt and boots. Her ensemble included a metallic knife pleated midi skirt by Emilia Wickstead and a bright pink sweater from Prada added a pop of colour to the neutral look. Take a look ahead at how she styled it with bright accessories.

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja completed the look with red knee-high boots and a beret

Not one to play it safe, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja often rounds off her looks with statement accessories. This time around, she topped off her ensemble with a winter-essential black beret hat, knee-high patent leather red Fendi boots, and a blue soft leather handbag from Odeem that she’s been crushing on lately. Romantic soft curls and rosy-hued makeup added the final finishing touches to her look.

Can’t wait to try Sonam Kapoor Ahuja’s mix-and-match look? We’ve picked out similar separates that you’re going to love. Plus, you can wear each of these pieces with others in your wardrobe practically anywhere. Keep scrolling.