Before we start talking about dresses for weddings you have already made a picture of your attire in mind and are all set to rule the evening with your perfect looks. Well, one of the most essential elements of a wedding is your Wedding Dress because it’s your day and you’ve been dreaming about it since you were kids. Finding the perfect wedding dress for your biggest of big days isn’t as easy as it sounds and can be a daunting task at times. You might get confused with so many different silhouettes, styles, fabrics, sarees, gowns and more. When we talk about wedding dresses for girls, the sky’s the limit! Every other day we spot a new style and a completely new design.
So we thought why not compile it all together and unleash some of our favorite designs to you which will give you a clear picture of what you want to have for your wedding? So, some of the best wedding dresses for girls that we’ve come across in recent times.
GOWN
Breaking down the category of gowns is quite a challenging task as there are a lot of versions of gowns based on style, color and looks. So, we have selected a few for you which will not disappoint you at all.
Ball Gown: We are starting our categorization of gowns with Ball Gown as it is traditional and comes with perfect looks for the bride and doesn’t need much experiment. The ball gown has a fitted bodice and a full skirt. Ideal for most body types, but can be overwhelming on petites with very small frames. If you want to feel like a princess, go for it blindly.
A-line Gown: Next on our list is A-line Gown if you are not ready for a dramatic ball gown (Princess-Fairy type look) you can go for A-line then. A-lines have fitted bodices through the waist and cascade out towards the ground, slightly more flowy than a ball gown and resembling the outline of an uppercase “A.” It is Ideal for all body types and gives you plenty of room to move, dance and interact with your guests.
Mermaid: Now on the list we have a Mermaid Gown. Imagine an hourglass in your mind; this dress will create the same illusion in reality for you. It gives you a sleek and sexy appearance while wearing it. Mermaid is famous for her extremely fitted through the top chest to the knee, and then flares out close to the knee ideal for brides looking to show off their curves.
Trumpet Gown: Moving on with the list, it’s time for Trumpet Gown. This gown can be said to be an amalgamation of Mermaid and A-line. It gives you fit and flare at the same time. This dress will have a tighter fit through your chest and waist, before flaring out slightly around the knees. A trumpet style is great for brides who are looking to accentuate a small waist and want to show off their curves and still be able to move on the dance floor.
Sheath/Column: Listing down gown is fun but hold on this time is for a new category to introduce to you that is Sheath/Column. The slim shape of a sheath dress is perfect for brides with a petite figure. A narrow shape that flows straight down from the neckline to the hem, this style can also be worn in nearly any type of fabric such as lace, satin or even some embellished beading. Its shape is also quite easy to move around in so you won’t feel stuck in it.
LEHENGA
It’s time to talk about an another wedding attire which is very popular in Indian wedding scenes, that is LEHENGA. We have seen our real brides commanding attention with their sartorial choices of Lehenga all time. Some of them prefer classical lehenga whereas others go with something trendy and experimental, replacing their boring dupattas or pairing lehenga with satin shirts and all.
There are various styles of it and it’s impossible to cover it in a single blog, But don’t worry we will discuss a few of them so that you can have an idea before going to buy your Perfect Lehenga.
Starting with classical red lehenga, out of cent-percent of indian weddings 90% of brides go for red lehenga which makes it classy and exclusive to wear. In red they look super bold and elegant with their overall attire. If you don’t want to be in red then you can go for some custom made lehenga which can be designed according to the wedding theme or with your personal preferences.
Before going for any Lehenga just remember there are many variations in it like they can be
A-line Lehenga: The A-line lehenga has an A-line skirt and hem and is named for its shape, which resembles the capital letter “A.” The skirt is tighter at the waist and flares out at the bottom.
Flared Lehenga: A flared or circular lehenga has a round skirt which can be pleated or layered for volume which will give you extra room as compared to A-Line lehenga.
Double Flared Lehenga: A double-flared lehenga is a type of multi-layered lehenga which gives a lehenga extra volume with a dramatic flare. It’s heavier than flared and A-line due to its volume and appearance.
Paneled Lehenga: A paneled lehenga has several horizontal panels of fabric stitched together to create a flare, resulting in a fuller skirt. The horizontal panels can be of the same or varying sizes and shapes. Some other variations are Mermaid Lehenga, Sharara Lehenga, Straight Lehenga, Trail Lehenga and much more. This is a never ending list and you need to choose according to your preferences.
SHARARAS & GHARARAS
Shararas and ghararas are quite similar to each other that’s why we have made it in a single heading to solve your confusion.So let’s go with SHARARAS The Sharara is traditional dress worn by the muslim women all over the world. But now it forms one of the major traditional costumes of India. It was introduced into the Indian culture during the Mughal period.
Sharara dress is a three-piece outfit which consists of kurta, flared pants and a dupatta for covering the head. The other distinctive features which make it little different from Ghararas is the skirt, which is divided like a pant fitted till the knee, with a big flare from the knee onwards. Shararas are the party pants of the traditional setup.
GHARARAS: The Gharara dress is a traditional Lucknowi outfit which originated in Awadh region of Uttar Pradesh during the era of the Nawabs. Worn by Muslim women very much similar to Sharara suit it consists of a kurti, a dupatta and most importantly, a pair of wide-legged pants, ruched at the knee (traditionally a gota) so they flare out dramatically at the bottom.The gharara uses lesser fabric than a sharara but some ghararas go for extra flare to make the effect dramatic. Now days are quite lovable by all irrespective of muslim only.
SAREES
Talking about sarees, a Saree is the traditional dress of South Asian women and if we are talking of the wedding dress how can we leave it out. The saree for Indian weddings is definitely a compulsory one,if you follow Indian tradition. While choosing wedding attire, Saree comes first and nothing can beat the elegance and grandeur of a traditional wedding sari. There are various types of sarees like Kanchipuram sarees, Banarasi sarees, Sambalpuri sarees, Assam silk, Gota sarees, Resham sarees, Zardosi sarees and lots to go.
Sarees are never out of trend and even in weddings they show their elegance. Choosing sarees for your wedding is a good option, If you ask me why then you must go through the below points for your answer.
● Sarees are more of an experiment as you can drape it in different styles.
● Sarees give you limitless options like Silk, Bemberg, Chiffon, Chanderi, Georgette, Satin, Shimmer and so on.
● Sarees embrace every body type whether it is apple shaped or pear shaped, It enhances your curve and looks how you drape it.
● Sarees are more budget friendly than lehenga and other attire.
● They are less heavy to carry on you.
● Using PALLU according to you is a bonus to your attire.
So these are the attire you can go for your special occasion and leave a mark of pure elegance into it till next signing off.
