Matching Family Diwali Outfits: An Easy Guide

Matching outfits are one of the biggest Diwali trends – and family photos in matching colours look amazing. You don’t need identical outfits. The trick is to pick one colour story and let each person wear a style that suits them. Diwali 2026 is on Sunday 8 November, so here is how to plan your family’s look.

Step 1: pick one colour

Choose one main colour, plus gold. Popular choices for Diwali 2026 are:

• Maroon and gold – classic and rich, looks great at night.
• Emerald green and gold – this year’s favourite jewel tone.
• Royal blue and silver – modern and easy to match.
• Ivory and gold – soft and elegant, great for photos with diyas.

Step 2: choose a style for each person

• Mum – a saree, suit, sharara set or lehenga. A ready-to-wear saree is quick to put on on a busy day.
• Dad – a silk or chikankari kurta pajama. Read our men’s kurta pajama guide.
• Boys – our sequin cotton kurta pajama ($65, ages 1–10, 10+ colours in store) is made for matching brothers and cousins.
• Girls and babies – our organic cotton sharara and dhoti sets ($65, from 6 months) are soft enough for a long night.

Step 3: tie it together

• Use the same colour in a dupatta, pocket square or hair accessory.
• Keep jewellery in one metal – all gold or all silver.
• Mix textures: silk for adults, soft cotton for kids.

We can match it for you

Send us your family’s sizes and your chosen colour on WhatsApp (0450 649 304) and we will put a matching set together from what we have in store – we have many more colours than on the website. Try everything on at our Aintree showroom, pick up free, or get $16 delivery anywhere in Australia. For delivery before Diwali, order by Tuesday 3 November.

More ideas: Diwali outfits in Melbourne and kids’ Diwali outfit ideas.