A gold saree, a jacket and zero fuss - Shilpa Shetty nails modern festive dressing

There are celebrities who wear sarees, and then there’s Shilpa Shetty, who treats the saree like a playground. Every time you think she has tried every possible version of it, she shows up mixing it with something totally unexpected… and somehow it still works.Her recent appearance in Indore was a perfect example. Instead of sticking to the predictable blouse-and-drape formula, she paired a soft gold tissue saree with a long embroidered jacket. Yes, a jacket, and not in a costume-y way. The deep V-neck added shape, the embroidery added richness, and the sari kept the look rooted in tradition. It felt festive, modern and comfortable all at once, which is honestly a hard balance to crack.What makes Shilpa interesting is that she doesn’t treat the saree like a fragile heirloom you’re scared to touch. She styles it the way people style denim - freely. Sometimes with belts, sometimes with shirts, sometimes with structured layers. The base stays Indian, but the attitude is global. That’s why her experiments rarely look forced. They look lived-in.Even her jewellery followed the same idea. Instead of piling on heavy pieces, she chose detailed meenakari designs that added colour without stealing attention.

Soft waves in her hair kept things relaxed, preventing the outfit from slipping into overdressed territory. The whole vibe said: dressed up, not dressy.

Over the years, she’s worn sarees with sneakers, corset blouses, capes and even athleisure elements - and strangely, none of it feels like a gimmick. The trick lies in proportion. She lets one element stand out and keeps everything else calm. So the eye knows where to look.In a time when many red-carpet looks feel rehearsed, Shilpa’s saree outings feel personal. You get the sense she enjoys styling, not just posing. And maybe that’s the secret - confidence turns experiments into trends.At this point, it almost feels safe to say: give her any random wardrobe piece and a saree, and she’ll probably make it look like a planned fashion moment rather than a risky idea. That consistency is exactly why people keep watching what she wears next.