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Friday 12 April 2013

Latest designs and cuts in Lehenga

Lehengas are one of the most traditional yet stylish outfits that can be worn on weddings and other gatherings, where looking ethnic yet stunning is the unspecified dress code. Lehenga cholis in excellent fabrics, cuts, exquisite embroideries create a look that will be remembered for long.

If traced back in history, this outfit was worn as a royal dress by the wives and daughters of Mughal emperors. Therefore, many brides-to-be pick up this look for their wedding that is probably the biggest day in their life. Any lehenga consists of three components, namely a pleated skirt, a well-fitted blouse and a stole to complete the entire look.

The dress is aid to have originated in Rajasthan and Gujarat, but the outfit was glamourized after Mughals started ruling the Indian sub continent. This dress then became a favourite because it was elegant, royal, feminine and also stylish. The attire has gone through many modifications and alteration, with respect to the style, cut, fabric, sleeves of the lehenga choli, style of choli and length of the dupatta.





Famous cuts and styles include: 

Straight cut: A straight cut lehenga suits every body type. This style especially looks very nice on slightly overweight women, who have fuller hips or a pear-shaped body type. This cut flows down and helps create an illusionary slimming effect.


Panelled: This style provides more flare to the dress and hence can be converted into a more colourful outfit. The designers can also create different embroideries on each panel and stitch them all together, which again will result in a designer masterpiece.

Fish tail or mermaid skirt: This style calls for a fitted skirt on the thigh area that flares at the bottom. This style is also very stylish and makes the lady look ravishing.

Circular skirt: This style of  lehenga is the probably the oldest variation of the garment that has a lot of gher (pleats) at the waist. This cut best suits women with a slim or athletic body. These pleats provide a lot of volume and grace to the skirt portion of the garment.


Lehenga online is available in all these options. Make your pick today.



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