Everyone lives in perpetual fear of the wedding season. “What do I wear?” is a question that runs in people’s head the minute they hear talks about someone’s marriage. With the wedding season in full throttle, you want to do your best to stand out in the crowd. Adulthood should stand little in the way of playing dress up for these special occasions so The Week brings you the best pickings from the boutiques around Kupondole.
Classic chic
This simple kurti with skirt is an effortless way to make sure you stand out in a crowd. It is easy to put on and easier still to carry yourself. This works wonders when you have multiple weddings to attend. You can even take it up a notch and add a touch of drama to the outfit with its banarasi shawl. Even if it is the same clothes, you will look drastically different.
(Outfit available at Neeva’s Collection)
Avant-garde
Summer is all about floral outfits and this high waist lehenga is the perfect mix of traditional and modern. When you think of it on paper, bright floral skirts should be worn with plain tops to make the skirt stand out, however, the color tone as well as the light golden embroidery works really well with this lehenga. Be the talk of the wedding reception by being on the frontline of this trend that is bound to catch up very soon.
(Outfit available at KOnaya)
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Graceful in soft tones
One of the new designs of sari’s coming up, this peach sari is plain with an aachal that has very heavy work done. It has a side cut border and is embroidered with pearls. The sari isn't very heavy as the light tones are in trending at the moment, making it the perfect wedding outfit for youngsters who like to be traditional, graceful but still en vogue.
(Outfit available at KOnaya)
Royal touch
Who doesn’t want to feel like a princess, even if you aren’t meant to be the center of attention on certain occasions? We all know how well black and gold works together and this gown is a gentle reminder of that fact. This gown that is a mixture of ethnic wear and modern designs will make you feel like you are on the runway the entire time you are wearing it. The best part is that you can get away with wearing comfortable shoes underneath.
(Outfit available at LYCRA, the fashion boutique)
Effortlessly elegant
If you are a girl who isn’t very fussy about what to wear and want the simpler things in life, this gown is the perfect choice for you. Easy to put on, you can just style it with chunky earrings and you are good to go. The color of the gown too goes with all skin tones and makes you look elegant without having to put much effort into it.
(Outfit available at Neeva’s Collection)
Simply sophisticated
Embroidery is in this summer but there is also that risk of going overboard with the trend. Strike the right balance with this gown. Its silhouette with just one side embroidery is the epitome of sophistication. This gown is a great piece to have in your wardrobe as it can be used for a lot of different occasions. From weddings to a fancy dinner with the family, you can’t go wrong with it. The best part about it is that you get to play around with your makeup as much as you want. It will go well with smoky eyes just as much as it will go with nude makeup and bold lips.
(Outfit available at KOnaya)
Traditionally edgy
When you think of weddings, you think of colors like red and gold. When we think of weddings we think of being demure and reserved but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with your outfit. Stand out with this bright turquoise kurti with skirt. Its heavy but intricate embroidery works well with the plain skirt underneath.
(Outfit available at LYCRA, the fashion boutique)
Styling : Isha Upadhyay
Photos: Pratik Rayamajhi
Model: Esha Chowdry
