Different Types of Traditional Ethnic Dresses for Women
The wedding bells bring them the winds of anxiety for women who all want to look their best at all the occasions but don’t want to be seen repeating the same style of dress at all times. Indian weddings are infamous all over the globe for including a large number of small and big functions combined and every occasion demands a different yet stunning dress. Weddings are the time when your outfit must match the grandeur of the settings and should make you dazzle. Take your pick from these Indian ethnic wear styles and dresses and make heads turn with your style.
- Saree
A saree is one piece of Indian ethnic wear that has not only stayed close to the hearts of women but it has also enamored women all across the globe now. There are variety of options to choose from when it comes to a saree, for you can choose not only the kind of work you want on it but also its fabric. Right from silk to Georgette and net, you have ample choices. Embroidered, printed, embellished with stonework or pearls or patchwork are some of the options in the work that you desire on your saree. Not only can you experiment with the way you drape this six-yard beauty but you can also wear different styles of blouses right from a halterneck to an off shoulder one.
- Lehenga Choli
Depending on the work and style of the lehenga choli, it can be worn by the bride as well the bride and groom’s family and friends without looking overdressed. The lehenga has seen a lot of styles being added to the list; flared, fish cut, trailing hemline and the puffed up lehenga. The latest to join the fusion bandwagon in Indian ethnic wear is the fusion lehenga choli where girls are replacing the choli with a crop top, peplum top or adding a cape over a bralette being used as a choli.
- Shararas
You wouldn’t want to attend a wedding and not wear a sharara on at least one occasion. Light pastel shades are currently the top picks for shararas. Short Kurtas and heavy embellished dupatta look amazing with a flared sharara. Another variant in this is the gharara which has a snug fit till the knee and then flares down below. A jhoomar in your hair and chandbalis in your ear will give you a dreamy look straight out of the movies. Take a potli bag along with you and see the heads turn in awe and admiration.
- Indo-western gowns
Gowns that come with an open jacket or gowns that have a pallu pre-stitched to them, also known as the saree gown, are the perfect example of an Indo western gown. Traditional detailing and fabric with western cuts make it the perfect dress for evening functions like a cocktail party. The style can be one depending on your comfort level and you can select from a one-shoulder, off-shoulder, flowy gown, layered gown or a straight fit mermaid gown. A small box clutch, nude pumps, a tiara, and some chandeliers are all you need to look like a diva.
