A lehenga is one of the most common traditional Indian garments. At one time it was part of daily wear of women in certain parts of the country. However, nowadays it is use only for special occasions such as weddings, engagements and festivals. The entire outfit comprises of a fulllength skirt, a blouse or choli and a dupatta. The skirt or the lehenga itself is tied at the waist. It reaches below the ankles and in many designs it even trails over the ground.
It has tight sleeves and a decorative neckline. The dupatta or chunni is an embroideredstole which matches the rest of the outfit. It is either draped around the neck or arranged over the shoulder to fall in elegant pleats. Lehenga Style A bride has four different options in terms of lehenga styles. The first is the fishtail suit lehenga which is body hugging till the knees and then flows out in numerous flares. Another style is the straight cut lehenga which drapes parallel to the legs in a similar manner to that of a twist skirt.
Dual colored designer lehengas in bright combination’s such as red and yellow, green andgold, turquoise and pink and many more have a lot of popularity as exclusive pieces are the most wanted items at any bridal garment store. Red is still chosen by a lot of brides, but it is usually in combination with other colors as every bride wants to look distinctive on her special day. Alternatives to Bridal Lehengas a lehenga comes in two varieties; the lancha and sharara. Alancha is similar to a lehenga except that the blouse is different. Lehenga blouses are long and extend a few inches past the hips whereas a lancha blouse shows off the midriff. The sharara is a divided skirt with pleats that give it a full look. A sharara has a center stitch and is worn with ashirt that is a bit longer than a choli as it covers the hips.
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