The modern bride is bold, suave and carries off the ensembles on a toned body. Lehengas or ghagra cholis that typically represent the Indian bride are transforming into bolder versions. There is more style possible with clients actually hiring the services of fashion experts to help them create and present a new look for each occasion of the wedding. Sangeet and mehndi styles seem very comfortable wears where there is a lot of subtlety yet innovation.
Blending fabrics is the latest mantra. The olden karigari or work is preserved with blending fabrics and linings that transcend from generations. Flaunting the old banarasi silk or brocade work as a bride has its own charisma. The easiest trick is to preserve the contemporary style and fuse it with well cut blouses. The blouse patterns remind us of the sixties where the puff or tissue fabrics reigned supreme from the royal vintage styles.
The ethnicity of Indian wear is about kundan jewelry, pearls, stones and gems that are original or semi precious. Accessories like the amulet, waist band, ghungroos, or embellishments along with zardosi work are employed exquisitely in the bridal trousseau collections. Wearable or conservative styles can also be done for the main wedding occasion where the maroon or red sari is again seen in varying pastel shades or fluorescent ones.
Indian brides today also go in for great hairstyles that again speak of the style quotient of the person. This is connected with the personality of the bride or the comfort level. Extensions are found in clip on or regular patches that offer convenient long flowing or updo versions in hairstyles.
The trick of employing an old kanjivaram sari or a brocade print as a fusion ensemble that draws parallel with a lehenga is what makes the bridal outfit unique. With cowl waist styles, empire high waist, puff sleeves and long gypsy maxi skirts in geometric patterns the Indian bride this season promises a lot of vibrancy. The yoke style in blouse pattern set off with a neat arrangement of the pallu of a ethnic sari works well for the wedding reception. Juttis for casual meets and bold gold or strappy sandals for the evening with options in embellishment completes the bridal attire.