Bride Guide: Ultimate Shopping Tips To Buy Bridal Lehenga

We spend hours in the shopping mall before finalising the dress that we would like to wear for a night out with friends. It is only natural that we do a thorough research before deciding the outfit that will change our lives forever! Yes, we are talking about the bridal lehenga. Most of the brides construct a look in their heads but at times, that does not become their reality.

Today, we are going to share some tips with you that you must keep in mind while buying your wedding lehenga. Turn your dreams into reality by finding that gorgeous bridal lehenga that suits your charming personality.

1. Do Your Homework Well Before Heading Out To The Market

Before stepping your foot into the house of a designer, do your research. Read about the latest trends of the bridal wear. Find out about the styles, colours and embroideries that you like. Keep yourself open to the new things but if you haven’t done your research, you will end up getting more confused with every outfit that is shown to you.

2. Dupatta

Do not finalise your lehenga before checking the dupatta as it leaves a big impact on your wedding photographs. It is your dupatta and the blouse that is seen in most of the pictures, hence, it becomes important to pay more attention to this detail. It should have a pretty border with an inner lining. Check its colour and see that it isn’t a dull shade as it will draped on your head, so a bland one might play a spoilsport. You can go for a matching dupatta or a contrasting colour.

3. Try Before Buy

Don’t get mesmerised by a particular bridal lehenga and make an impulsive buy. What looks great under those gorgeous store lights might not look that good on you. Always try your lehenga before you buy it. This is the only way to decide if the colour and the work of the lehenga suit your personality.

4. Style Of The Bridal Lehenga

Designers come up with a new style every day. Fish-cut, A-line, ruffles; there are so many beautiful lehengas out there! When it comes to the skirt of the lehenga, go for the comfort rather than the style. Sure, fish-cut looks great but do you think that you would be able to sit in that for hours? Well, go for such a silhouette only if you are sure that you would feel comfortable in it.

5. Analyse Your Body Type

If you shop according to your body type, you will find a perfect bridal lehenga easily. Whether you have a pear-shaped, an apple-shaped or hourglass body, there is a beautiful lehenga for every bride. Alter your lehenga according to your curves, not the other way around.

6. Blouse Troubles

A blouse has the power to make or break your entire look. So, think before finalising the neck and back of the blouse. Don’t follow the latest trend blindly. Make sure that your blouse fits you well and has a length that you are comfortable with.

7. Embroidery And Embellishments

Chikankari, gotta patti, sequin, zari, dabka, thread work; when it comes to embroideries and embellishments, the list is endless. Find out the kind of work that looks beautiful to you and go ahead with it. Keep in mind that some embroideries, like the thread work, can make you look fuller. So, choose the most important outfit of your life wisely.

8. Keep The Weather In Mind

It is very important for you to consider the climatic conditions before buying your wedding lehenga. If you are getting married during summer, then it is recommended to opt for light-weight fabrics (like crepe, chiffon, georgette etc.), lighter hues, lesser embellishments and pretty prints. On the other hand, you can go for heavy fabric, heavy embellishments and full-sleeved lehenga if you are going to get married during winters.

9. Colour

While red remains the first choice of most of the brides, there are so many other beautiful colours available in the market. Give them a try and choose the one that brings out the best in you. Settle for the colour that matches your aura and suits your skin tone.

10. Match It With Your Jewellery

For the brides who have shopped their wedding jewellery already, it is important to match their outfit with it. Since you would know the colour of your jewellery pieces already, you would be in a better position to decide whether you want to go ahead with a matching outfit or if you want to create a striking contrast.

11. Budget

The cost of bridal lehengas varies a lot. Decide on your budget before you go to a store. To get the best in your budget, check out the profiles of lehenga stores online and compare prices. Your budget has a lot to decide on the type of lehenga that you can afford. So, avoid unnecessary confusion and set your budget.

12. Alterations

This is the basic but the most important step towards a perfect bridal lehenga. If it doesn’t fit you right, it won’t look flattering at all. Other than the fit of the blouse, make sure that the length of the skirt is altered according to your height. Do not go for fitting sessions when you are bloated.

These simple tips will bring you a lot closer to your perfect bridal lehenga. Make sure you browse well, see a lot and try quite a few before finalising any. Take your troop along with you to get the most important dress of your life. We are sure that you will find ‘the one’ in no time. Good luck!

Original Source: Shaadiwish