7 style lessons you can steal from Sonam Kapoor Ahuja’s Instagram page 

There isn’t much more to say about Sonam Kapoor Ahuja’s style icon status that hasn’t already been said. So, let’s redirect the conversation to the cues you can pick from her. Because, of that, there are many. Be it the way she mixes sensibilities unconventionally, or styles a classic unexpectedly. The star’s candid Instagram game ensures that she doesn’t shy away from sharing many vignettes from her life (and wardrobe) with her 30.6 million followers. We stalk her to bring you handy sartorial takeaways.  

Big coats = big yes 

Earlier this month, the actor shared a picture in a checkered Bhaane co-ord set with a camel coat nonchalantly draped over her shoulders. “I love throwing on an oversized jacket and painting the town red… you can definitely coat me on that!” she captioned the post. It is apparent that her move to London has allowed the actor to truly indulge her love for statement outerwear—be it bold black and white stripes by Mariam A Sibai, a powder blue ankle grazer by Bouguessa or an Ekaya Banaras number to layer an Etro gown.

Old school glamour is always a good idea 

While Kapoor Ahuja is known for her fashion-forward ensembles, she often dips into the past for inspiration too. She has a soft spot for vintage looks—be it classic white chiffon saris reminiscent of old Bollywood charm or dainty tea dresses with Victorian sleeves. She recently went old-school with the styling of her velvet LBD. Think gloves and a tweed jacket. Very millennial Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

When in doubt, wear white 

There are few wardrobe MVPs that can rival the all-round appropriateness (and elegance) of classic white. And Kapoor-Ahuja often counts on the colour’s universal appeal for her multi-faceted social calendar. A sheer white sari to hit the red carpet? Head turns are guaranteed. A belted blazer dress for a day out in LA? It’s oh-so Cali-cool. A Valentino shirt gown with classic gold jewellery? It’s a match made in heaven. 

Wear your sari with a jacket 

Since the style icon is not one to play by the rules, she is often seen switching up classics with inventive styling. Case in point? Her penchant for saris paired with jackets. Her picks range from sheer overlays by Anavila to cropped Sabyasachi boleros and heavily embroidered coats to go with her Anamika Khanna drapes. 

All praise for the pant suit 

The actor and fashion entrepreneur never met a pant suit she didn’t like. A mint Beyoncé-approved athleisure set from the latest adidas x IVY PARK collection? Of course, Kapoor-Ahuja had dibs on it! Her repertoire, keeping in tune with her versatile approach to fashion, is packed with diverse picks—a polka dotted number from Erdem, embroidered creation by Peter Dundas and even a tuxedo by Ralph Lauren. 

A knife pleat skirt is exceedingly versatile 

A pleated skirt is typically associated with feminine looks, but Kapoor-Ahuja is known to bend it in different ways. There was the time she played with proportions, wearing a knee-length skirt with a printed blazer and layered jewellery. On another occasion, it was a longer variant with a sweater and silver jewellery. And most recently, she paired it with a pink sweater and rugged denim jacket, topped off with boots and a beret—very anti-Emily in Paris, if you ask us! It’s the very same silver metallic skirt she has previously wore with an entirely different vibe. Think a deep-neck knotted white shirt and diamond jewellery with berry lips.  

The kurta set can be exceedingly cool 

Considering that the Aisha actor likes to have fun with her Indian wear, it’s hard to find her in a look that’s even remotely boring. She always adds intrigue to basic looks, even if it’s a simple kurta set. She’s particularly drawn to layered Benarasi signatures by Raw Mango. We’ve also spotted her in more utilitarian version from Gulabo by Abu Sandeep, pre-stitched with a matching potli bag. 

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