10-Sep-24 03:24 PM
Purvi
Weddings are the occasion of togetherness, love and party. It's a special time which demands special outfits for the occasion. Outfits look unique when you style them properly for your event. So, styling your outfit is an important part of the overall look of your function. Whether you are a bride, bridesmaid or guest, styling your outfit according to your function is a must as it not only reflects your style but also conveys the type of occasion.
There are some styling tips for dressing in different traditional or Western attires, so go read them for the perfect outfit!
Lehenga Choli
Styling Tips:-
If you want a traditional look, go for heavy fabrics like silk or brocade and fusion look for chiffon or georgette fabrics.
For morning weddings, go for pastel colours like pink, blue or even lilac and bright colours like maroon or red for night weddings.
A traditional look may look regal by accessorising it with bangles, maang tikka or even a choker.
Drape your dupatta on one shoulder and carry another side of it on your hand for an authentic traditional look. If you prefer a trendy style, you can get it tucked back on both shoulders.
Gowns
Styling Tips
Gowns usually don't require any particular kind of styling, but you can choose to style their cape or jacket.
Gowns look best when you do minimal styling like some statement bracelets or long earnings can work well.
You can also go for dramatic sleeves or even off-shoulder gowns which are quite popular nowadays.
Pre- Stitched Sarees
Styling Tips:
Since pre-stitched sarees are already designed, their blouses play a major role in the attire.
If you want a regal look, get high-neck blouses with full sleeves and accessories with big traditional earrings.
If you want a trendy look, go for halter necks or backless blouses and accessories with a choker and bohemian bracelets.
Anarkali Suits
Styling Tips:
Anarkali suits provide a regal look when paired with dangling earrings
Set your dupatta on both sides of your hands or leave it flowing
Do carry a clutch to get a more formal look.
Sharara Suits
Styling Tips:
Opt for silk, brocade and velvet for a more magnificent look and georgette shararas for a casual look.
Pair it with embroidered shararas to outshine your outfit.
You can also add big jhumkas, and carry traditional potli for a more finishing deal.
Crop top & Palazzo
Styling Tips:
You can go for embellished crop tops, halter necks and even off-shoulder crop tops to create fusion attire.
Wide or flared palazzos are great attires for weddings and a more formal look.
High-waisted palazzos work very well if you wish to look tall as they give an impression of long legs.
Dhoti Pants- Kurti
Styling Tips:
If you are looking for a smaller wedding function outfit, dhoti pants can be one of your outfits. Go for embellished, sequin or embroidered kurtis and pair it with some basic colour pants.
Accessorise it with bracelets with loops or some other Western earnings.
Wearing juttis or even wedges can be a great option.
Jacket Lehenga
Styling Tips:
Choose a heavy fabric for the jacket like silk or highly embroidered and the lehenga can be made from chiffon or georgette.
You can choose either the contrasting colour of the jacket and lehenga or a monochrome colour for a modern aesthetic look.
Pair it with heavy chandelier earnings for a more elegant look.
Palazzo Suits
Styling Tips:
Go for pastel colours like pink, green or even lavender for morning events and brighter colours for evening events.
You can look for a heavy embroidered kurti as per the occasion and pair it with a loose palazzo.
Accessorise the whole outfit with minimal traditional earnings and even bangles in one hand.
To conclude, the key to ensuring a successful outfit is not only limited to simply wearing it, the main work lies in styling. From traditional lehenga choli to fusion options like dhoti pants or crop tops, look at fabrics, colours and draping styles to create a timeless look for the occasion. While choosing an outfit, you need to style with comfort as you need to enjoy your occasion without any worry about adjusting your outfit. So, look for what suits you the best! Whether you opt for a heavy outfit or light, styling an outfit can make you stand out from others because each outfit when styled properly gives you charm and more glamour adding confidence to your walk.