The wedding season is here again! Almost every other person you know is getting married!
Amidst all the fun and pomp, every person faces the problem of running out of fancy wedding clothes. There are only so many wedding clothes you can buy! What would be the solution to this?
The ethnic wear that you own can be worn in multiple ways. You can kick it up a notch by either adding different accessories or wearing it in varied ways.
You can opt for a western touch on your ethnic outfits and go for saris, pre-stitched or otherwise. Going for a western silhouette over a traditional drape will help you stand out in a crowd and look ravishing.
Why opt for an anarkali when you can team up a lovely sharara with a straight cut kurta? It is something new and helps you step out of the comfort zone.
There are tons of ways in which you can break the conventional trends of wedding fashion and opt for designs that will make you look bold yet traditional and classy. A few tips are:
- Accessories and Jewelry: Experimenting with earrings is in vogue right now. You can go necklace free and go with chaandbaalis, jhumkas or dainty earrings depending on your dress style. The correct jewelry with the perfect dress and a low bun will help you steal the show and look amazing.
- Silhouettes, the new IN thing: While the classic anarkali suits do look good, a major chunk of the youth is opting for the new wave, simple yet detailed silhouettes teamed with flared palazzos or skirts that accentuate the modern Indian woman. Minimalist dressing has announced itself in the fashion industry this year, with the sari becoming essentially minimalist. Wearing a sari makes a woman feel closer to her roots while feeling young and modern. Saris teamed with capes and pre-stitched saris have become the trend as the youth of today wants to become carefree and enjoy the wedding functions.
- Bindis: Adorning the forehead of an Indian woman is a tradition that we have been following forever. Don’t hesitate to wear a dainty or a statement bindi. It will bring out the traditional Indian woman in you.
- Make-Up: Make-up is the last but most essential part of the outfit. It can either make your look or break it. Avoiding going overboard with make-up, especially when you are wearing an Indian outfit.
- Wearing the Right Color: A traditional Indian outfit is all about rich and soothing color schemes. Bright and jazzy are not always the correct choice. The colors well suited for the Indian skin tone generally include sage, gold, chrome yellow, steel, burnt orange, scarlet with undertones of grey and brown. The current trend supports deep, rich colors with muted undertones ranging from plum, teal and henna to brown. Finding a good mix is equally important. You can team up a bright and range of colorful kurtis with a plain and simple plazzo or churidar.
So, it’s time to flaunt your innovative style of ethnic look. You can even buy unique collection of ethnic wear on various online shopping portals like jabong, myntra, Tata CLiQ, ajio and many more.
Paul Petersen 
Clare Louise