Stand out from the crowd with these five tips to style bandhgalas
If you are attending weddings during the winter, it is best to stick to bandhgalas in velvet and satin, particularly in hues of burgundy or royal navy, say experts.
Here are some tips to keep in mind while choosing bandhgalas:
Concentrate on the fabric:
Get the perfect look with silk brocades, velvet, and satin for special occasions, and finer silks, cotton, cotton silk, crepe, and georgette for a perfect outfit for a semiformal occasion. Choose a plain light-weight Jodhpuri dress for a formal look.
For the love of black:
Black bandhgala is the foundation of innumerable outfit options. For an elegant look, try wearing it with a white shirt and a polkadotted pocket square. Team this with a pair of black oxfords or Chelsea boots. Pair it well: Opt for velvet bandhgalas in deeper tones like burgundy. Such colours lend a richer feel to the ensemble. One can pair it with black trousers or white breeches (jodhpuri trousers). Offset the rich hues with a light, solid coloured pocket square, and a pair of tan oxfords (for white breeches) or black Chelsea boots (for black trousers). Pinstripes: Another way to give an interesting twist to bandhgalas is through pinstripes. Pinstriped bandhgalas or pinstriped achkans, paired with churidars, make for a great alternative to a suit. Keep the accessories simple with a white pocket square and a pair of brown brogues. Style it right: For a festive affair, rather than pairing bandhgala with churidars, one can team it up with dhotis. This look can be completed with a pair of embroidered mojaris with designs that gel well with the clothing. Georgette or silk shawls can also be worn.