by Isha Bora
Winter is here and so is the wedding season. And when it comes to an Indian wedding, it is rarely a one day affair. Even though most of us can easily sail past all the mischief of a wedding, one thing is usually a task to figure out – winter wedding dresses. While it is comparatively easy to wear a silk saree with a sleeveless blouse or a lehenga with a half-sleeved choli for summer weddings, challenging the chilly winds in a single outfit can be difficult. But the good news is – you can easily overcome this difficult part. Let’s check out some of the ways that will help you nail down your winter wedding attire.
how to drape saree for winter wedding
A saree can make you look beautiful any day. So, for the upcoming wedding, if you are planning to wear one but you are unsure about how to style it on a cold winter day/night, then look no further. A long jacket or a cape jacket can come to your rescue. To get the best fit, design and color to match your saree, you can opt to buy the fabric and get it stitched. They are easily available at most stores and even on e-commerce websites. These long jackets can instantly elevate your style quotient without affecting the look of your saree.
Also, instead of plain colours, you can opt for clothes that come with embroidery, embellishments or any traditional print. However, make sure that the designs match well with the saree. But if that sounds like too much work and you’re short on time, you might want to check out your winter clothing collection and pull out your turtleneck sweaters. So instead of wearing a blouse, you can pair your saree with a turtleneck sweater.
Now even if you do not have a turtleneck, you can rock your look with a shawl or a dupatta. You can choose to drape it around your shoulders leaving the front of the shawl open, or you can go the traditional route and drape it over one side of your shoulder.
You can also go for sleeveless or long sleeve blouses instead of half sleeve blouses. Long-sleeved blouses are also on trend and with the right set of accessories, you can look instantly stylish while staying warm.
Styling Kurta & Western Dresses
If you are planning to wear a kurta for a wedding, you can easily style it by simply layering it with a medium length coat or a long sweater. To get the best look, wear a palazzo or a skirt and make sure that the length of the kurta is not too short. However, if you are planning to wear an anarkali suit, instead of wearing a long sweater or coat, you can go for a shawl or scarf that has heavy to moderate designs or embroidery. You can also choose a scarf made of thick fabric. You can style your shawl or dupatta in the same way as mentioned above to get the perfect look. You can also rock your lehenga choli by wearing a long sleeved blouse and drape it with a dupatta or shawl like a saree to beat the cold and look stylish as well.
If you are opting for western wear such as dresses and skirts, make sure they are floor-length as they will help you stay comfortable. If your dress is short, wear thermal stockings and boots to ensure maximum comfort.
Wear stylish jackets with sarees like Sonam K Ahuja, Shilpa Shetty Kundra and Karisma Kapoor
Unique style of Sonam Kapoor
Get inspired by Shilpa’s smart outlook
Pair the jacket with a saree like Karisma
Winter Weddings: Tips To Keep In Mind
This can be a convenient option for avoiding clothing made of lightweight fabrics. If you still want to go ahead with it, you can follow the above style tips:
Open-toed heels or sandals can make your feet cold. Opt pumps that’ll cover your toes. You can also wear sheer skin-colored socks to keep your feet covered.
When it comes to Indian wedding wear, opt for a material like velvet. Not only does it reflect luxury and royalty, but a saree, shawl, dupatta or salwar suit made of velvet will keep you warm.
Embellished or embroidered jackets and shawls can help you stay warm and look your best with your Indian clothes.
When it comes to layering your western wedding outfits, choose long blazers and coats. If you are wearing a dress or top with noodle straps, you can wear a turtleneck underneath.
(Isha Bora is an internationally acclaimed Assamese fashion content creator)