Classy Ethnic Wear Ideas to Flaunt on Your Bestie’s Wedding

No matter how many western outfits, designer gowns, skirts, pants and maxi dresses are stuffed in your wardrobe; you always keep a special section entirely dedicated to your traditional collection. Whether it’s the classic heavy Kanjivaram saree, pair of vibrant Chaniya choli, modern and chic chiffon sarees or a typical Punjabi salwar suit...whenever there is a special occasion you just can’t help thinking “ethnic wear”!

From festivals to wedding ceremonies, we all love to take the traditional outfit route while celebrating happy occasions! So, get ready to draw some major ethnic inspo from these simple yet elegant outfit images. Take ideas and apply them on your best friend’s wedding events!

Straight cut lehenga with crop top

Dial up the fun spirit of your friend’s Mehndi ceremony in a bright lime green silk lehenga in straight cut. Pair it up with yellow a crop top with flared sleeves and golden border around the neck and you will brighten up the whole event. The sheer colour combination and the fun design of the blouse is the highlight of this ethnic wear that can only add glamour to your outlook.

Ideal occasion: Mehndi, Sangeet and Haldi ceremony.

Jewellery & Accessories: Golden Chandbalis or Jhumka earrings and gold stone bangles.

Banarasi saree with embellishments

When does a Banarasi saree ever go wrong in weddings? Pick a gorgeous Anita Dongre Banarasi saree in your favourite colour adorned with beautiful Gota Patti embellishments. Dori, pearls, Zardosi, Zari and sequin work and you will be amazed by the results! This particular ethnic wear screams elegance and vibrancy and you don’t need to think twice before making this spectacular outfit choice on your friend’s wedding.

Ideal occasion: Wedding and Reception.

Jewellery & Accessories: Kundan necklace or Polki necklace with small diamond stud earrings.

Black velvet embroidered long kurta with skirt

Another gem by Anita Dongre that would totally steal everyone’s heart! Ideal for a winter wedding, this ethnic wear is a masterpiece in itself. The intricate embroidery work in white brings out the contrast beautifully. The velvet adds just the right amount of drama and brilliance. Pair up your long kurta with a skirt and carry a net dupatta wrapped in your hands. Flaunt this stunning outfit to grab eyeballs!

Ideal occasion: Wedding and Reception.

Jewellery & Accessories: Just a pair of large diamond dangler earrings would be enough.

Long red long kurta with thread work

Sometimes, all you need is the right colour and the right kind of design to make things click! This particular ethnic wear is an example of how even a simple outfit can exude royal vibes. The stunning thread work on the blood-red kurta makes this outfit a sheer exhibit of grace and panache. Wear plain red parallel pants or straight pyjamas to go with it and you don’t even need a dupatta. Keep your hair open or tie a neat bun with mid parting. Don’t go overboard with your accessories and make sure to keep the focus on your kurta.

Ideal occasion: Engagement, Sangeet and Reception.

Jewellery & Accessories: Pear earrings or diamond stud earrings. Wear red-based designer Juttis to complete your look.

Ikat printed long kurta with sharara

Always a popular choice among women, try this Ikat printed kurta on your best friend’s pre-wedding functions. Pick a vivid colour to do right justice to the print. Team up your long kurta with a pair of sharara bottoms in coordinated colour. The combination of the calf length kurta with the sharara makes this ethnic wear the perfect attire for a fun occasion. Carry in a matching dupatta on your neck thrown at the back.

Ideal occasion: Engagement, Sangeet, Mehndi and Reception.

Jewellery & Accessories: Dangling stone earrings and silver oxidised bangles.

Pink silk lehenga choli

A classic pink lehenga in silk is one of the most loved ethnic wear options that you could think of. Wear a soft pink lehenga in silk with small polka embellishments teamed up with a spaghetti strap choli. Carry a heavy dupatta in same colour and throw it at the back wrapped around your neck. The classy simplistic design and the rich fabric of this pink lehenga choli is what would make your outfit stand out in the crowd!

Ideal occasion: Engagement, Wedding and Reception.

Jewellery & Accessories: Large silver earrings, silver bangles or Kada.

Printed chiffon saree

Love to flaunt the seven yards but not too sure about the fall and pleats? A chiffon saree is your answer! Rock your friend’s wedding functions in printed chiffon sarees and you never have to worry about the creases or getting the right drape. The best part about a chiffon saree is once you’ve managed to drape it right, you can totally forget about it. And not to mention the amount of grace a saree brings is incomparable to any other ethnic wear.

Ideal occasion: Engagement, Sangeet, Cocktail and Reception.

Jewellery & Accessories: Terracotta jewellery, thread bangles or just large oxidised silver earrings.

Pick your kind of ethnic wear from these options to flaunt on each event. Choose your jewellery and accessories carefully. Sporting an ethnic wear doesn’t always necessarily mean you need to go with heavy jewellery. Keep the occasion in mind and choose what would complement your outfit the most. If it’s a homey day event, you can pick a soft fabric and light outfit balancing with the accessories. It’s important to maintain the perfect balance between your attire, jewellery and makeup so that they don’t clash with each other.

Looking for matching jewellery? Take a look at some artificial jewellery online to go with your ethnic outfits.