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Some of those kinda look like people were short on money and perhaps couldn't afford more intricate designs and others are just bad pictures of not so bad outfits(no making 300 pics while seeing the previews of all them and then photoshopping them to perfection back then, remember)

For the Clubhouse, there is a strict dress code that says jackets and ties for men, and no revealing clothing from women (though I saw varying degrees of this)

For a simple look, wear juttis, small earrings and a plain matching dupatta

burgundy and navy are still the popular colours in 2024, as the deep colours will make the white and ivory colour look more attractive

Your outerwear should not ruin the Christmas Eve service dress underneath, but rather complement and elevate the entire ensemble