Give Your Traditional Wedding Clothes A Modern Twist With These 5 Simple Hacks

We've all been there. With the wedding season underway, we're faced with the dilemma of either repeating outfits (boring!) or breaking our banks to buy a new dress for every one of those 100 little and big functions (um, no). What if we gave you a third option, one that was high-fashion, low-effort and seriously affordable? It really doesn't get better than that. Enter, stage right, your crisp trusty shirts. Confused? Don't be. Shirts with lehengas and sarees are all the rage now among those of us partial to the fusion look. From neighbourhood fashionistas to favourite celebs, everyone is giving their desi garb a Western tadka with sharply tailored shirts and tops. Here's how you can, too. 

With an off-shoulder shirt

Love your off-shoulder tops? Use it with your Indian attire too, now. A heavy brocade lehenga with a crisp off-shoulder white shirt, a choker and some glitter on your face... Comfortable and high fashion. Perfect for a sangeet or a cocktail party, allowing you to dance the night away without worrying about errant popping hooks and uncomfortable bodices. 

 

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With a Nehru collar shirt

A Nehru collar shirt with a long necklace, a heavily embroidered skirt and your potli, and you'll get though the mehendi party without any hassle. Buy this gorgeous long necklace, perfect for the wedding season.

 

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With statement sleeves

All the drama that you need in a wedding should be on your attire, and the best way to do that is by adding a voluminous pair of sleeves to your shirt and skirt. Pssst, this shirt will look super cool with a saree too.

 

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With a peplum shirt

A peplum shirt and a saree is the best combination for a day wedding, it'll add a lot of glamour and oomph to your outfit. Win-win.

 

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With the same colour shirt as your lehenga

Co-ordinated sets have been a rage this season and this is an effortless way to incorporate this trend into Indian attire. Go all out with bling with this one. A nude lip and nude accessories should make you a pro at experimenting with fusion.

 

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So ladies, how are you wearing your shirt this wedding season?