Storing your bridal outfit safely in your wardrobe is not the only thing you can do with it. While a heavy outfit may be too over the top to wear, there are many ways you can still make full use of it stylishly. Here’s how you can reuse your wedding lehenga many times over.
1. The Lehenga
The hero of your bridal outfit- which is often a heavily embroidered lehenga- the entire bridal outfit can be a bit too much to sport at smaller festivities. Try downplaying it with a casual crop top or tie-up shirt. This will help balance the statement lehenga without much effort. Pair with a longline ethnic necklace and you’re all set!
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2. The Dupatta
The bridal outfit often comes with not only a heavy dupatta, but sometimes even an additional one to be draped over the head. Use either one of these for a minimal ethnic look. Simply pair it with a monotone, plain kurta set. Pick an anarkali kurta for some flair or a straight kurta for an understated look.
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3. The Blouse
Who said your lehenga blouse can’t be worn with anything else? Bring out your mom’s old silk saree for an understated yet elegant Indian outfit. A flowy, printed saree is also just as perfect to pair with an embellished blouse, without taking away from it.
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4. The Jewellery
Wedding jewellery is sometimes the toughest to re-wear. If you have layered pieces, it’s simpler as you can just wear the pieces separately. However, if you have just one heavy set, pair it with an outfit that’s more underemphasised. Putting your casual western wear to good use here can make the difference. Pair a shirt and jeans with statement jewellery pieces for an easy look, well-suited for any Indian event.
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5. The Blouse and Dupatta
If there’s anything in a statement outfit that can be paired together, it’s your blouse and dupatta. Even if both pieces are fully embellished, pairing it will a classic metallic-hued skirt or palazzo pants will help compliment the combo perfectly, Moreover, there are many ways to mix it up by changing up the dupatta drape or adding a belt.
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