Ananya Panday’s breezy birthday outfit just proved how minimalist fashion can turn up the heat

Bollywood’s ‘Bae’ Ananya Panday recently celebrated her 27th birthday with the media, embracing a minimal aesthetic that screamed summer amidst the cosy winter breeze. Her outfit looked fresh and youthful, carrying an understated elegance.

Ditching the usual glitz and glam, she made a case for relaxed sophistication in a statement mini dress, bringing the striped print back in fashion.She wore a comforting cotton dress in summery blue and white stripes, featuring a smocked bodice and soft peplum detailing around the waistline. Exuding an effortlessly youthful, feminine edge, it accentuated her frame in the most playful way, keeping everything cheerful and vibrant.

The strapless neckline added a flirty touch, making this a perfect outdoorsy summer ensemble.

This charming mini dress isn’t from any luxury label but from The Princess Diya Kumari Foundation (The PDKF Store), named the Abu Dress, and comes with a reasonable price tag of ₹4,500. Giving a simple Jaipur-meets-Bombay vibe, the label is known for its versatile, easy-breezy pieces, ideal for your summer wardrobe.

But if you think our birthday girl stayed away from luxury, think again.

Her accessories whispered understated opulence as she wore a Van Cleef & Arpels heart-shaped pendant necklace that added a touch of sleek romance, and a statement Audemars Piguet timepiece that carried a hint of old-school charm.Together, her birthday look instantly charmed us with its minimal yet polished styling, perfectly bridging comfort and class. For makeup, she kept things simple with a luminous base, rosy cheeks, and her go-to natural lip tint, making her look like a fresh garden rose.

Leaving her locks down in a natural mid-parted blowout, she stayed true to her “less is more” philosophy, radiating a girl-next-door warmth. What made this look even more special was how real, vulnerable, and relatable her styling felt, proving that a statement doesn’t always need glitter and sequins.At the same time, by opting for a handcrafted piece from The Princess Diya Kumari Foundation, she echoed the growing shift towards being rooted in Indian heritage in the most modern way, a reflection of her personal style that blends simplicity with soul.