Indian Fashion : Latest fashion news, fashion accessories, Salwar kameez, Indian Sarees, Fashion trend

Bridal sarees or wedding sarees add to the beauty of the newly wedded bride. Bridal sarees are an indispensible part of any Indian bridal trousseau. Till date, the new brides prefer wearing bridal sarees over bridal salwar kameez. Even during the marital ceremony brides wear either bridal sarees or bridal lehengas that look like bridal sarees only.

In order to cater to the increased demands Indian bridal market offers wide variety in bridal sarees as well. These sarees meant specifically for bride come in different fabrics, types, styles, work done on them. Based on all these different criteria, the bridal sarees are named according to the material and work selected. Few of bridal sarees are named as: bridal handwork sarees, bridal handwork sarees, bridal embroidered sarees, bridal Lehenga style sarees, bridal silk sarees, bridal crepe sarees, bridal kanjivaram sarees, bridal banarasi silk sarees and much more.

Bridal handwork sarees have handwork on them; which may include embroidery, thread work, bead work, pearl work, mirrors, patches and its different combinations depending on the kind of fabric taken. Bridal embroidery sarees are highlighted with thread work of different colours. Most preferred colours for Indian brides are red, green, maroon, peacock blue. Although, preferences are changing with the changing tastes of Indian brides and thus more colours can be found, but red remains the favourite pick of all times. While others types of sarees as mentioned in the above paragraph are based on the type of fabric chosen for manufacturing bridal sarees.

Latest trends in wedding sarees can be summarized under different headings which include:

-          Fabrics used in bridal sarees: Silk, Crepe, Georgette, Net, Satin, Cotton and more

-          Work used in bridal sarees: embroidery, patch work, mirror work, sequins, zardosi, pearl, beads, kundan, laces and more.

-          Types of bridal sarees: Lehenga style, double drape bridal sarees, bridal sarees with duppatta, ready-to-wear sarees

The fashion designers remain very much interested in experimenting with the bridal sarees collection. Bridal wear retailers keep decent stocks of different types of bridal sarees to meet the demands of the clients. Indian brides are expected to shop for either 11 or 21 clothes and this can be easily completed by shopping more of bridal sarees. Brides select the sarees depending on their personal tastes along with the suggestions and guidance from the family and friends. A smart approach while shopping for bridal sarees includes draping the saree on the bride and checking if it matches her skin tone or not.

These days, with the advent of e-commerce business model in the Indian bridal industry; different online shopping portals are providing their website visitors with a wide range of Indian bridal saree collection through an online saree shopping store feature. These bridal sarees come in wide price range varying from a few thousands to a few lakhs.

It is advised that brides should take proper care of the bridal sarees as these sarees are very delicate and are adorned with heavy work on them. Always ask about the maintenance and upkeep of the material purchased. Proper care will retain the magic and charm of the much prized bridal saree collection.

Prospective brides have several questions in their mind, one of them is: Are there any specific hairstyles for wedding, at all? The answer is: Yes, there are. In-fact; it is the bridal hairstyle only that provides the bride with its characteristic bridal look. The mount on the crown area or the quiff, as it is technically called, imparts to the bride, her peculiar look. Bridal hairstyles are decided depending on the face cuts of the every bride.

Interestingly, there are no specific short hairstyles for wedding. The beauticians add fake hairs or switches or ‘Parandis’, whichever possible, to add on to the length of the hairs of bride. Hence, short hairs ultimately become long hairs only. Long hairs are partitioned in different patterns according to different hairstyles. Although, bridal hairstyles are finalized, depending on the face cuts of the bride herself; still some three to four types of hairstyles are used, commonly.

Some commonly used long hairstyles for wedding are discussed as follows:

1. Simple Bun at neck: Hairs are partitioned in two sections; one at the top – the crown area and the second one below the crown area, near the neck region. The first section is pinned in such a way that it makes a quiff at the top. Different patterns are followed from the front side, depending on the face cuts. Now, the hairs left out of quiff are again pinned and the rest of the hair length is used along with the second section. The hairs in the second sections are twisted in such a way that a bun is formed. The bun is again pinned to provide more stability.
2. 2. Side Bun: This hairstyle for wedding is almost similar to the one mentioned above. The only difference is that the bun is made at one side and not in the centre, over the neck region. This hairstyle is sometimes preferred by bride-maids also.
3. Flower Shaped Bun: Hairs are either partitioned in two sections, as mentioned above or all the hairs are collectively tied in a ponytail. Few strands are taken on finger, rolled around fingers to make a roll or say loop, the loop is then pinned around the pony tail. Likewise, strands are selected, looped and pinned in such a way that a flower is formed at the end. The loops correspond to the petals of the flower.

More long hairstyles can be devised and tried depending on the experimental level of the bride, her easiness to carry off the design smoothly without compromising the bride like feel. Different types of embellishments are used to adorn the hairstyles on wedding. Ornaments such as: Flower buds, flowers, beads, pearls, broaches, tiaras, hair-bands, fancy hairpins, laces etc are used in varied combinations for ornamenting the bride. Brides need to take proper care of her hairs as the hairs get worst affected during all the marriage preparations. Stress, anxiety and restlessness; all these cause hair-fall. Following proper diet, oil massaging and then taking hair spa are some of the remedial measures that can help in retaining the quality and shine of hairs.

A beautiful female, wearing a red coloured Indian wedding dress, carrying  beautiful Indian bridal makeup along-with latest bridal hairstyle; are the characteristics that define any Indian bride. No bride, all over the world makes any sort of compromise while selecting the wedding dresses and an Indian bride is not an exception, at all. Latest trends in the Indian wedding dresses can be understood through factors as mentioned below:

1.            Latest trends in fabrics used in Indian wedding dresses: A wide variety of options is available in fabrics for Indian wedding dresses. Fabrics such as: Net, Brocade, Satin, Tissue, Chiffon, Georgette; find place in the latest trends in Indian wedding dress fabrics.

2.            Latest trends in types of Indian wedding dresses: Different types of Indian wedding dresses include: bridal sarees, bridal Lehenga, bridal salwar kameez etc. Looking at the latest trends in Indian wedding dresses; these days, designers are coming up with fresh Indo-western fusion styles, derived out of these basic types of Indian wedding dresses only. Sometimes, brides choose the wedding or bridal dress based on her personal preference, body structure, ease of wearing and carrying; while sometimes, selection is made just out of customary expectations. Different communities have different dress codes for the brides for the final day.

3.            Latest trends in colours of Indian wedding dresses: Red is the colour representing the Indian brides, especially in the Northern India, while some other colours are used in other regions. But, as more options are available in the market, brides have started choosing colours other than red. This includes, different shades of maroon, pink, green, golden, rust or any other colour that fascinates her and is allowed by family as well. Whatever, the latest trend be, Red still remains the preferred choice for most of the brides till date.

4.            Latest trends in style of Indian wedding dresses: In olden times, brides use to wear bridal saree at the time of ceremony, then, as the time passed, bridal Lehenga came into the picture. These are still prevalent in the market but the designs and the cuts have been modified, to suit the demands of the today’s Indian women. One of the examples is fish cut bridal Lehenga. More changes in the styles are done based upon the body specifications of the bride.

As fashion industry is expanding and learned fashion designers can found in vicinity, the brides to-be have more options of the latest trends in the Indian wedding dresses. The fashion designers focusing primarily on the bridal dresses; called Indian bridal wedding dress designers, provide quality services, but, charge hefty amounts, so the shop owners selling the wedding dresses remain the safest options for the ones with limited budgets.

One important fact that the brides should keep in mind; while shopping for Indian bridal or wedding dresses is that the selected dress should provide her with the proper space to walk and sit freely. This is important because different ceremonies expect her to sit and stand at regular intervals. Well planned wedding dress will also provide her with the peace of mind which the others may not provide, otherwise.

Weddings in India are celebrated with great pompousness and joy. Indian weddings are the most lavish amongst all types of weddings in the world. All girls attending the wedding including the bride herself want to look their best. This is an opportunity which truly tests your fashions quotient!

There are thousands of people who attend a wedding and most of them see what one wears and how has one adorned herself. Weddings dress preparation should ideally start one or two months prior to the D-day. What should one start with? First a fall it is important to know yourself! Yes, you should realize what dress cuts and styles suit you the most. Fish cut ghagras look really elegant on narrow frame women (thin). Women on slightly heavier side should avoid ghagras made of cloth material like tissue which only makes them look fatter. Hence, know yourself and know your body!

The next step is to surf the net and check out fashion magazines. Try to know what is in currently. See if these styles will suit you. Try to imagine and visualize if a particular dress that you have seen in the fashion magazine will look good in some other colour. Along with this step you can also consult your friends and relatives for advice and recommendations. Try to see if they have recently got any wedding clothes with them. Also, know a rough budget that you may have so that you know what to expect!

Now, check out all the stores that sell wedding garments. You may want your wedding dress to be stitched. Get hold of the right tailor, explain the concept you have in mind and get your dress made. Check if you need alterations. Finally, have a dress rehearsal along with the right accessory so that you can only enhance the look and feel of the dress you are wearing.

Wedding fashion

Every occasion requires one to maintain a particular dress code. And one such very special occasion in an individual’s life is their wedding day. This is day is special for not only the couple coming together, but the entire family of both the bride and groom, as well as the relatives and friends invited. No wonder, since time immemorial wedding fashion is about the most expensive clothes, along with the jewelry. The bride is dressed to look like a queen.

According to Hindu philosophy and mythology the Gods and Goddesses also attend the wedding to shower their blessings on the couple. This adds to jubilation attached to a marriage. No wonder brides-to-be spend months together searching for the perfect wedding dress. Not only her, but even her immediate family and closest friends spend a long time going from shop-to-shop searching for what they should wear on that special day.

And if one thought that this was limited to just the bride, well even the groom is particular about what he is going to wear on the wedding day. Apart from the cold feet of tying the knot, he is also anxious about his clothes and accessories. Like in case of the bride this extends to his immediate family and friends. Such excitement exists in both the houses.

In spite of the constant changes in fashion through the years, yet the wedding fashion seems to have remained more or less the same. However, there are a lot of people, who prefer to skip excessive expenditure on their finery and opt for something realistic where pricing is concerned. There is an entire tribe of youth who do not look towards their parents to carry the expenditure of their wedding and prefer to spend from their own savings. And so they avid the designer wear and opt for the cheaper boutique garments. For them every Rupee saved is precious for their settling down.

Overlooking the price aspect, the fashion that prevails is the heavy ghagra choli, the sari or salwar kameez. These garments have been the traditional wedding dresses of the Indian women. However, depending on the caste and cultural background, there are modifications to these garments including casual wedding dresses. And along with the heavily embroidered outfit, there is a lot of jewelry to be worn. Generally a make up artist is hired to dress up the bride for her special day.

Another aspect that has remained a constant in Indian wedding fashion is the henna that is applied on the hands and feet of the bride. A henna artist is called either a day or two before the wedding. She sketches on the hands and feet of the bride fine designs. Her assistants sketch designs on the hands of all the females related to the bride.

A wedding in an Indian family is one of the happiest occasions celebrated, till date with great aplomb.