Bid adieu to those boring blazers and stiff shirts. Take inspiration from Bollywood glam-girls who are rewriting the formal office wear dress code of 2025 with power, confidence, shine and serious style.
What comes to mind when you think of “office wear”? Definitely those boring stiff suits and safe neutrals, right? Toss those obsolete ideas out the window. It's 2025, and Bollywood style icons are leading a revolution – combining boardroom vigour with red-carpet elegance, and crafting a look that screams confidence and poise. If your outfit doesn't make you feel zestful and fabulous before that 10 AM meeting, then what good is it?
So, without further ado, let's learn how to rock your office wear, Bollywood style.
The trusty and humble pantsuit is certainly here to stay, but with a renewed and evolved elegance. Forget basic wool – our B-town divas are making serious style statements with suits in luxe fabrics, chequered patterns and solid shades.
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Aishwarya is known for her unique and elegant fashion statements. Her show-stopping appearance at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival screamed pure power and poise. She was seen rocking a stunning monochrome mauve pantsuit, exhuding a boss-lady and composed vibe, while simultaneously redefining contemporary elegance. Her ensemble featured a tailored blazer with delicate satin lapel detailing, layered over a matching mauve blouse, and complemented by a perfect pair of wide-legged trousers of the same colour. She styled her hair in soft curls and went on with her signature bold red lip colour, grabbing the limelight and making netizens fall head over heels for her look.
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At the Vogue Women of the Year Awards, 2019, Anushka Sharma bedazzled in a navy windowpane-chequered pantsuit – commanding the frame with a bold look, and making a statement with an easy enough ensemble that feels entirely her own. The sharply squared shoulders and double-breasted jacket hugged loosely at her waist before falling into neat pleats, while the high-waisted trousers billowed gently at the hips and tapered down to elasticated cuffs, exposing her lace-up stiletto ankle boots with their signature red soles. Peeking out from beneath the jacket was a crisp white shirt and loosely knotted black tie. She wore a single gold ear cuff which further added a dash of drama to her couture.
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Winner of Miss World 2017 pageant, Manushi Chillar is seen in a classic black saree with statement belt by Sabyasachi Mukherjee, and fishnet elbow-length gloves. The belt here is the real MVP, giving the traditional attire a modern edge. The pallu is neatly draped over one shoulder and securely fastened. Her ensemble boasts modernism, drama, and elegance.
You can go for a striking leather belt to wear with your saree for an edgy vibe, or a sleek metallic belt for a hint of glamour. A beautiful belt paired with a pre-draped saree can draw attention to the waist – creating a befitting silhouette and improving your overall appearance.
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Shilpa nails every saree style, and loves experimenting with the nine-yards grace. Appearing at the Mumbai Police’s annual Umang Festival, Shilpa reimagined the classic six-yards by fusing it into tailored, pleated and flared trousers in deep navy colour. A semi-sheer, high-neck bodice with intricate mesh detailing fastened the ensemble, while the pallu was skillfully wrapped across her torso and secured at the waist, descending into a subtle chain fringe that swayed with each step. The way Shilpa draped the classic six-yards – striking a balance between sculpted structure and effortless glamour – is remarkable.
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At the 2023 Filmfare Awards, Rakul Preet stunned in an electric-blue gown. The look was further elevated by a daring, Y-shaped diamond neckpiece that traced the hollow of her neck, before cascading into a single, elongated drop. The slender line of those impeccably graduated baguette, and round, impressive cuts, refracted light from cameras like liquid ice – lending her entire ensemble a couture-precise and modernist dramatic look.
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This photoshoot from Vogue India's Summer Resort 2025 editorial features the gorgeous Katrina Kaif in a pair of oversized, elongated oval earrings with fully encrusted and graduated pavé crystals. The art-deco latticework on the earrings caught and refracted every beam of those camera lights, thus stunningly offsetting the clean lines of her plunging ivory gown. The sculptural hoops – which are bold yet perfectly refined – infused just the right proportion of vintage-glam shimmer without even overwhelming her sheeny, minimalist silhouette.
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In this 2019 photoshoot for the MAMI Film Festival, Alia Bhatt is seen in an edgy, avant-garde look with a pair of classic black pointed-toe stilettos – glimmering, sharp, sculptural, and downright perennial. The stiletto’s dagger-like toe elongated her slim frame, integrating an architectural finesse to the bedecked, high-waisted pants and leather corset top. The minimalistic, closed-toe design secured the sparkle-heavy outfit, while the sky-high heel breathed in power and poise without disturbing the ensemble. Those chic stillettos added a fierce and feminine energy to her look with seamless grace.
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On this candid airport outing, Janhvi Kapoor looks effortlessly chic, as usual with her Maison Goyard St‑Louis tote. Its signature chevron-print canvas in rich brown and black echoes luxury and exclusivity, with the artisanal craftsmanship and top‑handle structure giving it an heirloom aura that infuses quiet elegance into her off‑duty wardrobe. The tote bag appears quite boxy and spacious yet impeccably refined. Janhvi Kapoor owns, not one, but three Goyard bags that each cost over Rs 5.5 lakh.
