Haldi, mehendi, sangeet, wedding, reception — what to wear to each function with suits and kurta sets you can wear again.
An Indian wedding is not one day — it is haldi, mehendi, sangeet, the wedding and often a reception. Wearing the same kind of outfit to every function gets boring, and buying a new heavy lehenga for each one is expensive. Here is a simple guide to what to wear to each function, using suits and kurta sets you can wear again later.
Turmeric stains, so skip anything heavy or dry-clean-only. A yellow or cream cotton Anarkali is perfect: bright, comfortable when you sit on the floor, and easy to wash.
Try: Sunshine Yellow Floral Anarkali or Bright Yellow Floral Anarkali.
You will be sitting for hours while mehendi is applied, and your hands will be busy. Choose a soft cotton set with a light dupatta that won't get in the way. Greens, mint and pastels are traditional and photograph beautifully.
Try: Mint Green Floral Kurta Pant Set or the Pastel Floral Embroidered Kurta Set.
You will dance, so pick something that moves. An Anarkali with a full flare, or a georgette set with some embroidery, looks great under evening lights.
Try: Pink with Gold Accents Kurta Set or Aqua Blue Printed Anarkali.
This is where zari, silk blends and heavier embroidery belong. Reds, deep pinks, maroons and blacks with gold work are all good choices. Avoid pure white or all-black if your family is traditional — check first.
Try: Red Zari Embroidered Kurta Set or Coral Roman Silk Lucknowi Kurta Set. Want it tailored? The Zari Bloom unstitched suit comes in bottle green, navy, rani pink and maroon.
Evening receptions suit ivory, black or jewel tones with fine embroidery. A sharara set or a heavy embroidered kurta set looks elegant without being as loud as a wedding outfit.
Try: Ivory Chikankari Kurta Sharara Set or Black Heavy Embroidered Kurta Set.
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