KAREENA KAPOOR KHAN: THE QUINTESSENTIAL STYLE ICON

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This year marks the Kareena Kapoor's 17th year in Bollywood and it's been one helluva journey. When she made her debut in 2000 opposite Abhishek Bachchan, it was the music of the film that won hearts than the performances. She was impressive in her first film but as they say, some things just get better with time and so did her performances. It was three years later that Kareena Kapoor made a mark in Bollywood with her portrayal of a sex-worker in Chameli.

Amidst all the films and performances, Kareena garnered attention and praise for another thing that too left a lasting impression on the spectators and fans—her style. She was clearly following the footsteps of her sister, who has always been and continues to be ace designer Manish Malhotra’s muse. We all know how Karishma Kapoor reinvented fashion in the 90’s, and that’s exactly what Kareena did in the 21st century.

While I was doing my own bit of research for this article, I realized that Kareena Kapoor is one celebrity with the least fashion faux pas. Nobody can take that away from her. Yes, you can go ahead and google her. It doesn’t matter where Kareena Kapoor is she’s always well dressed, always. There is no such thing as "trying-to-look-good" formula in Kareena Kapoor's life, she’s just always looking beautiful. Pulling of a basic tee and denim just as effortlessly as a Sabyasachi ensemble.

We’ve made a list of categories that shall bring to your notice Kareena Kapoor's impeccable and flawless style. Be it a ladies' day out or a red carpet event, or even just Kareena strolling around the streets of London, there is absolutely nothing that shall make you cringe. It was really hard to select the best in each category because I'm not kidding when I say she always gets it right. 

Ladies day out!

It comes as no surprise that Kareena's best friends are style divas too! The gang is always giving us goals, be it in terms of friendship or style. Very often they are spotted together and are complacent of the fact that with every appearance they’re just, raising the bar higher and higher.

Good looks run in the genes

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTWxu32lQjS/?hl=en

Giving teenagers a run for their money

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRbA82JFmlY/?taken-by=therealkareenakapoor&hl=en

Them squad goals

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJxp0yagW39/?taken-by=therealkareenakapoor&hl=en

Party like the Kapoors or don't party at all

https://www.instagram.com/p/5kIhSyOJyM/?taken-by=kareenabebo&hl=en

Perfect women make perfect pictures

https://www.instagram.com/p/3CEcg8uJzy/?taken-by=kareenabebo&hl=en

Indian ensemble

Kareena Kapoor in the Indian attire is my most favourite thing in the world. She looks ethereal and the queen she has always been. She makes the outfit her own with her charm and alongside gets admirers jaw dropping.

A goddess clad in blue

https://www.instagram.com/p/BT9VwrQlBdH/?taken-by=therealkareenakapoor&hl=en

We present to you Manish Malhotra's muse

https://www.instagram.com/p/BQicYRbFTZt/?taken-by=therealkareenakapoor&hl=en

Making people go weak in the knees since forever

https://www.instagram.com/p/BEL4NtYBPBJ/?taken-by=therealkareenakapoor&hl=en

When perfection is your second name

https://www.instagram.com/p/982SMYAHov/?taken-by=tanghavri&hl=en

Colour blocking like a pro

https://www.instagram.com/p/-D8slXgHqS/?taken-by=tanghavri&hl=en

Award functions and B’town parties

One is always excited to know ‘who wore what’ at the red carpet and if they shall nail the look this time. In Kareena’s case, everybody is just waiting for her to grace the red carpet with her elegance and savage attitude, slay and leave an everlasting impression.

Kareena Kapoor Khan has the ability to make anything and everything in this world look good. Here's proof!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTHvf6oFtbg/?taken-by=therealkareenakapoor&hl=en

 She seems to be in love with blue and we are head over heels in love with her

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRglOyTFfrS/?taken-by=therealkareenakapoor&hl=en

How so perfect?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRGRieaF_KU/?taken-by=therealkareenakapoor&hl=en

Sigh!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BMt_Riegrg7/?taken-by=therealkareenakapoor&hl=en

Imma be part of the Kareena Kapoor admiration club

https://www.instagram.com/p/1nvMBDgHue/?taken-by=tanghavri&hl=en

AWESTRUCK!

https://www.instagram.com/p/vd4-NGgHlQ/?taken-by=tanghavri&hl=en

Simplicity is underrated 

https://www.instagram.com/p/ukfFu5AHjP/?taken-by=tanghavri&hl=en

Casual sightings

If only everybody could look like Kareena Kapoor when stepping to shop for grocery shopping or a day at the spa. With or without makeup isn’t even a concern for her, she’s always glowing and looking as fresh as a daisy!

Athleisure on fleek 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BVXrx64lZSz/?taken-by=therealkareenakapoor&hl=en

That's Kareena stepping out of the salon. Yes, she always looks gorgeous.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTW5JE4FpWw/?taken-by=therealkareenakapoor&hl=en

DAYUM! That Look!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BD-5r9HhPG3/?taken-by=therealkareenakapoor&hl=en

Beauty has no limits, proves Bebo

https://www.instagram.com/p/50MIAFOJyR/?taken-by=kareenabebo&hl=en

Monotoning and slaying

https://www.instagram.com/p/BQtFhrdBvig/?taken-by=kareenamania&hl=en

Told ya! She always looks stunning, even when she's wearing flip flops

https://www.instagram.com/p/BIJ3bC8BngK/?taken-by=kareenamania&hl=en

On a promotional spree

For a woman who’s nailed outfits in every category, this one comes as no surprise. Promotional looks of Kareena Kapoor come as a breath of fresh air.

Wakhra Swag!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BG4A8iDBPHi/?taken-by=therealkareenakapoor&hl=en

Maybe fairies look like her

https://www.instagram.com/p/BCsKxtchPB3/?taken-by=therealkareenakapoor&hl=en

Sheer elegance

https://www.instagram.com/p/BDKzS--gHrk/?taken-by=tanghavri&hl=en

Kaun hai jisne doobara mudke inhe nahi dekha?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BBzDa-RAHp4/?taken-by=tanghavri&hl=en

Kaun hai wo?

https://www.instagram.com/p/5HP_2lAHnI/?taken-by=tanghavri&hl=en

Airport looks

One among the few actresses who slay the airport looks with such ease. She’s never trying too hard or going overboard. Comfort > style for her when it comes to traveling and yet there are absolutely no compromises made on the style quotient. It’s the inherent charm that does the trick.

Let's just simply sit and stare

https://www.instagram.com/p/BCnELl3hPIR/?taken-by=therealkareenakapoor&hl=en

She wears Sabyasachi to the airport. After all, she's Bebo

https://www.instagram.com/p/BH9XJdEBAth/?taken-by=tanghavri&hl=en

Just sitting here and freaking out while I look at this picture

https://www.instagram.com/p/_AJtVhBPAn/?taken-by=therealkareenakapoor&hl=en

Casual. Cool. Comfortable. 

https://www.instagram.com/p/-On9EDhPE-/?taken-by=therealkareenakapoor&hl=en

#Girlcrusheveryday

https://www.instagram.com/p/BDfqENLuJ9S/?taken-by=kareenabebo&hl=en

Falling short of adjectives for this woman

https://www.instagram.com/p/BE3WoCAP4Sr/?taken-by=kareenamania&hl=en

Stick to the Basics

If there’s one style tip that you certainly need to take from Kareena Kapoor it is how to stick to the basics and never make it look monotonous. She gives us infinite reasons to believe why denim shall and will never go out of vogue. This lady knows how to weave magic with basics. Literally.

Bay-sic

https://www.instagram.com/p/BC7xUlrhPLx/?taken-by=therealkareenakapoor&hl=en

Getting perfect by the hour

https://www.instagram.com/p/-F9OigAHnK/?taken-by=tanghavri&hl=en

Meanwhile 'Tu Chahiye' plays in the background

https://www.instagram.com/p/3-vLWOgHiK/?taken-by=tanghavri&hl=en

Tashan mei, literally

https://www.instagram.com/p/gsYN-cAHh6/?taken-by=tanghavri&hl=en

Boss lady

https://www.instagram.com/p/BC-OTdzv4dI/?taken-by=kareenamania&hl=en

Kareena Kapoor Khan continues to be the only woman whose style can make you fall short of words to describe her. Wishing her many many more glorious years in the industry.