Are you a winter bride? Eight ways you can look sartorially chic yet feel cosy and warm
Who says you can’t look your stylish best at be warm at the same time? If you are getting married this season, here’s how to make the most fashion forward statement
Soon-to-be-brides, you don’t have to choose between fashion and being warm. Beat the chill on your wedding day with style. Go for full sleeve silhouettes and blouses in raw silks and other thick fabrics like velvet. Here are a few tips:
Long churidar sleeves not only look extremely elegant but they also aesthetically cover your arms and keep them warm. Make all your ethnic wear like saris, shalwar kameez, anarkalis or lehenga in full sleeves. Embellished blouses in velvet and in other thick fabrics can definitely keep you warm while making heads turn. Blouses either in short lehenga with full sleeves or jacket design with high neck will look good. Layering is another way to go. Not only does adding dupattas look stunning, it actually blocks out the chilly wind and keeps you warm. Jacket lehenga choli is another great option. Choose warm fabrics. Rather than opting for net or sheer fabrics, it’s best to choose warm fabrics like velvet or silk for your winter wedding. Also, velvet lehenga choli and silk lehenga choli are back in vogue.
Just like outfits, even footwear is crucial. Wear the slightly high booties to ensure your feet still look gorgeous without making you freeze.You can go for khussa shoes in bright colours adorned with pearls, sequins, beads and glittery elements. Even ballet shoes are ideal choice for ethic fusion wear.
Opt for an odhani (wrap) in velvet with kundan embroidery on it, and beautiful borders. If you have a dupatta on your head, then consider taking a second drape with an odhani hung loosely across your blouse.
Pick the best bling from your wardrobe and accessorise it appropriately with your
JUST LIKE OUTFITS, EVEN FOOTWEAR IS CRUCIAL. WEAR THE SLIGHTLY HIGH BOOTIES TO ENSURE YOUR FEET STILL LOOK PRETTY WITHOUT MAKING YOU FREEZE
outfit. This year in the winter bridal trends, jewellery should not be too heavy. You can wear a sleek neck piece, a nath, earrings and a simple maang tika, and keep everything to the minimum.
(With inputs from designers Osman Sajida and Anita Ojha)