India, Oct. 28 -- I have a soft spot for black dresses. Honestly, it is difficult to go wrong with a colour that is flattering, timeless and capable of making even a relatively simple outfit look put-together. Running late for a dinner date? A black dress. Have a party invitation but nothing to wear? A black dress. Want to look like you made an effort without spending an hour figuring out an outfit? You get the idea.

And now, Ananya Panday has given me another reason to appreciate this wardrobe staple.

The actor arrived at an award show in Mumbai wearing a black Chanel dress from the French luxury fashion house's Fall 2026 collection. Styled by Priyanka Kapadia Badani, the ensemble featured a dramatic open back, a feather-adorned detail...