The
festive season is around the corner, and the smarter ones among us have already
begun shopping for the number of occasions that are to line up in no time.
Festivals are a time to flaunt traditional and ethnic garments, saree being the
most common choice. Accessorizing the look with chunky jewelry, wearing your
hair in beautiful hairstyles and sealing the overall look with gorgeous makeup
is what every girl wants to do, come the festivities.
The
saree is, no doubt, an elegant choice for any girl and woman. The perfect pick
for Indian women, the saree is the epitome of grace and beauty. That doesn’t
mean, however, that it continues to remain the only choice one can resort to
when it comes to Indian festivals? There is an equally elegant, if not more,
option that women are resorting to more and more because of a number of reasons
– the Lehengas.
Why opt for the Lehenga?
The
saree is a well-known companion when it comes to festivities and other
traditional occasions like weddings and family functions. Even the salwar suit,
coming in several varieties and styles, is an interesting option to go for. Why
do we recommend the Lehenga with such vigor then? Read on to find out.
1. The Trend Setter
The
moment you switch on the television and skip to fashion shows by your favourite
Indian designers, it won't take long for you to realize what we are talking
about. The Lehenga is the absolute sizzler on the ramp for a reason. The attire is a major trend these days and
will continue to be so, thanks to the constant styling and upgradation it
continues receiving.
The
Lehenga is also an absolute favourite among celebrities, not just from
Bollywood but also internationally. Be it any traditional occasion, a wedding
of a fellow star, a festive occasion like Diwali or a special premiere –
celebrities never forget to don the Lehenga while ditching the saree on most
occasions. Besides, even Hollywood stars have shown their love for the attire
whenever they are seen being a part of a traditional Indian function. Just
browse through some pictures of Sophie Turner, aka Sansa Stark, and you will
know what we are talking about.
In
such a scenario, it is only advisable that you set trends even higher by
sporting the Lehenga look, teaming them up with the best-suited hairstyle,
makeup and accessories to turn heads all the way.
2. Easier
to Handle
Not
all of us are very comfortable wearing the saree for a fact. It is not very
easy to handle one, especially when you have a lot of chores to look after.
When it comes to festive occasions, the latter is difficult to avoid. You need
to run errands, you need to look after guests, you need to decorate the house
and you need to hold yourself together at the same time.
With
Lehenga, things magically become a lot easier and more fun. You need not bother
about your pleats that are falling away, neither about showing too much skin
accidentally. You can be carefree that the Lehenga will not malfunction, for it
is a three-piece garment, and each is so easy to put and carry all day long.
All you need to worry about is that the smile on your face doesn't wear away
with the chores – the rest is up to the Lehenga to manage.
3. Never Ending varieties of Looks
Who
says the Lehenga can turn out to be monotonous eventually? There are such a lot
of things you can do with the attire that you had no idea of. Speaking of the
colour in the first place, there is no stopping when it comes to trends and
designs. Go for neon in case you want to look the brightest at pop and not so
formal occasion with family and friends. Ivory is the new red when it comes to
weddings, and brides out there, just go with this colour to your Lehenga when
you are picking one for your big day!
You
can always accentuate a certain part of the three-piece garment for a fun
twist. Try wearing a statement blouse with a comparatively simple lehenga for a
most interesting silhouette. Contrarily, you could also go for a funky
silhouette with the lehenga, say with multiple layers, while keeping the blouse
basic or even replacing it with a jazzy crop top. The dupatta could be
worn in some ways too, like a cape for instance, like a saree aanchal or
even just over one shoulder side.
Last
but not least, the Lehenga is suitable for any festive occasion or traditional
event that you want to go to. This freedom may not always be available when one
chooses to wear the saree, for the simple reason that the heavy sarees for a
festivity might not allow you the necessary freedom to walk, talk and work
freely.
The
Lehenga instead is perfect for all occasions on the block. You may choose to
vary the Lehenga according to the occasions – a simpler one for a daytime
function and a heavy gorgeous one for a wedding. You could also play some mix
and match games with the Lehenga for multiple looks, say pairing the blouse
with a palazzo and the skirt with a Kurti and so on.
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