Whiletalking about traditional Indian bridal outfits, the first things that come to
your mind are saris, salwar kameezes and of course lehenga cholis. While the
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rnsaree is the most popular wedding dressin India, North Indian brides still prefer wearing a lehenga choli for the D
day. A
bridal lehengais rich to look at. It is made of luxuriant fabric with heavy sheen and
elaborates embellishments. Embellishment on bridal lehengas is usually in the
form of embroidery in silver or golden thread, stone work, crystal patterns and
sequins.
Descriptionof a
LehengaA lehenga is one of the most common traditional Indian garments. At one time it
was part of daily wear of women in certain parts of the country. However,
nowadays it is use only for special occasions such as weddings, engagements and
festivals. The entire outfit comprises of a full length skirt, a blouse or
choli and a dupatta. The skirt or the lehenga itself is tied at the waist. It
reaches below the ankles and in many designs it even trails over the ground.
The blouse, also called the choli, is a fitted top that may also reveal the
midriff.
Ithas tight sleeves and a decorative neckline. The dupatta or chunni is a
embroidered stole which matches the rest of the outfit. It is either draped
around the neck or arranged over the shoulder to fall in elegant pleats.
LehengaStyle A bride has four different options in terms of lehenga styles. The first
is the fishtail suit lehenga which is body hugging till the knees and then
flows out in numerous flares. Another style is the straightcut lehenga which
drapes parallel to the legs in a similar manner to that of a wraparound skirt.
