Traditional bridal wear in India has two broad categories and we shall cover these in our posts: Saris and Lehengas. We are not talking of designer wear here, but of outfits that don’t take up a chunk of the wedding budget, yet give you that very special feeling.
This is all about Saris and how to choose the perfect bridal sari. Although the style, fabric, pattern and color of the wedding saree differs from region to region, and in many cases, from state to state, there are many common factors in choosing the bridal sari.
Once you take into account the season during the wedding, your complexion and body structure, you can make an excellent choice of bridal wear that is just right for you and looks good in photographs too. Many times, we forget that in addition to looking good on the big wedding day, it is as necessary to look good in the photographs because they are what make for very happy memories. I have a friend who looked so good on her wedding day in a pale pink sari but after over 15 years of marriage, she still can’t forget the fact that the photographs made her look washed out.
Winter weddings demand darker shades. Pastels, light shades of pinks, oranges and other colors go well with the summer. But you can always balance a deep red sari with a lot of zardozi or light-shaded embroidery making it summer perfect.
If your complexion is wheatish to dark, go for pastels and lighter shades. And if you are fair complexioned, go for darker shades or the photographs will make you look washed out. If you are keen on colors like pink, make sure you make it a darker shade of pink.
Fortunately with saris, the drape takes care of most shapes and sizes. But, still some care is needed. If your body structure is heavy, dark shades cover the heavier parts well. If your saree has two or more colors, make sure that the dark shade covers the heavier part of the body. For example, if you are heavy around the hips, the sari color here should be a dark shade. If you have a slim structure, light shades are fine for you.
When it comes to the color of the choli, go by your complexion, the design of the pallu and your jewellery. Coming to body structure, if you are heavy in the upper body with broad shoulders, choose a darker shade for the blouse to tone down the heavy effect. Also, avoid wide-necked blouses in such cases. On the other hand, if you have a slim upper build, go for a broad neck that shows off your shoulder bone. Keep these basics tips in mind and your sure to steal the show.
This is all about Saris and how to choose the perfect bridal sari. Although the style, fabric, pattern and color of the wedding saree differs from region to region, and in many cases, from state to state, there are many common factors in choosing the bridal sari.
Once you take into account the season during the wedding, your complexion and body structure, you can make an excellent choice of bridal wear that is just right for you and looks good in photographs too. Many times, we forget that in addition to looking good on the big wedding day, it is as necessary to look good in the photographs because they are what make for very happy memories. I have a friend who looked so good on her wedding day in a pale pink sari but after over 15 years of marriage, she still can’t forget the fact that the photographs made her look washed out.
Winter weddings demand darker shades. Pastels, light shades of pinks, oranges and other colors go well with the summer. But you can always balance a deep red sari with a lot of zardozi or light-shaded embroidery making it summer perfect.
If your complexion is wheatish to dark, go for pastels and lighter shades. And if you are fair complexioned, go for darker shades or the photographs will make you look washed out. If you are keen on colors like pink, make sure you make it a darker shade of pink.
Fortunately with saris, the drape takes care of most shapes and sizes. But, still some care is needed. If your body structure is heavy, dark shades cover the heavier parts well. If your saree has two or more colors, make sure that the dark shade covers the heavier part of the body. For example, if you are heavy around the hips, the sari color here should be a dark shade. If you have a slim structure, light shades are fine for you.
When it comes to the color of the choli, go by your complexion, the design of the pallu and your jewellery. Coming to body structure, if you are heavy in the upper body with broad shoulders, choose a darker shade for the blouse to tone down the heavy effect. Also, avoid wide-necked blouses in such cases. On the other hand, if you have a slim upper build, go for a broad neck that shows off your shoulder bone. Keep these basics tips in mind and your sure to steal the show.
