Nov 24, 2024

8 wedding outfits you can pick from if you don't want to wear a ‘Lehenga’

Piyali Bhadra

Wide your horizon in ethnic fashion

We often see women adorning stunning yet heavy lehengas for weddings and festive occasions, overlooking the many other beautiful options available in the ethnic fashion world. Let’s explore 8 alternative wedding outfits that go beyond the traditional lehenga.

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Anarkali gowns

Anarkali gowns are usually Anarkali suits with floor-length coverage and a huge flare, teamed with a subtle matching dupatta and bottom wear that is not visible.

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Sharara suits

Introduced during the Mughal empire, Sharara sets feature a flared bottom with a knee-length straight-fit kurta and a matching dupatta.

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Gharara sets

Gharara is usually a flared skirt with which women can pair long or knee-length straight-fit kurta and dupatta. This was also introduced in India by the Mughals during their reign.

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Ready-to-wear sari

For all the girls who are not able to drape a sari, they can opt for this ready-to-wear sari which has pre-stitched pleats, pallu, and a beautiful flow. Simply pair it with your blouse and you’re good to go.

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Saris

Nobody can steal the aura of a sari. Opt for a stunning embroidered or shimmer mesh finish sari, and team it with a stylish blouse, showcasing your glamour and tradition.

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Lawn suits

Taking inspiration from our neighbouring country, lawn suits feature an oversized stylish kurta with matching pants and a dupatta having subtle embroidered detailing.

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Anarkali suits

Anarkali suits come with a knee-length huge flare design which looks mesmerising and is paired with churidar or palazzo bottoms, and a matching dupatta.

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Kurta sets

Lastly, try some stunning straight-fit kurta sets and team them with palazzo, dhoti pants, churidar, or ankle-length pants, and carry a same-shade dupatta to carry a full glam aura.

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