The date is set, the venue is decided and the preparations are afoot. Celebrations are occurring at full blast and you’re the one enjoying them the most because it’s your sister’s wedding! The two of you have grown up together, had countless arguments and have been each other’s biggest supporters and secret keepers. Now, she’s getting married and the two of you are going to cherish this moment forever. There are multiple ceremonies that are a part of the wedding. But, you know that apart from the wedding day, the Haldi is the most significant. The Haldi ceremony is as quintessentially Indian as it can get. It’s colourful, fun, musical and bright. Everything you expect an Indian wedding to be! Now the bride generally loses out on her outfit on the day. But guess what? You, as the bride’s sister, can wear anything new and trendy to paint the town yellow with your fashion moment. After all, you’re the one getting all the attention after the bride. So, here are some ideas on Haldi dresses for the bride’s sister.
TOP 7 HALDI DRESSES FOR BRIDE’S SISTER
The outfit for any wedding function depends on things like the theme, the venue, the season and of course, the time of day. For a Haldi function, the generalized dress code remains anything Indian that is yellow or white. But, if you’re not into those colours, red is also acceptable. Keeping this in mind here are some inspirations for Haldi dresses for the bride’s sister.
- Yellow and Pink Lehenga
As the bride’s sister, you have full freedom to experiment with your dresses. A yellow lehenga, in our opinion, is the perfect choice for a Haldi ceremony. The sunshine colour fits the theme of the ritual and is sure to make your skin-pop. Add some pink to the mix, with a blouse or a dupatta or even the overall lehenga. The pop of pink will help offset the yellow making it shine even more. You will definitely stand out in the best way possible.
- Cape and Palazzo Set
As the bride’s sister, you’re going to be running around a lot, helping with final preparations, interacting with all the guests, and so much more! So being comfortable is a priority. We suggest going for a palazzo and cape set. The pants will ensure that you’re comfortable all day long while the cape jacket will keep your outfit family appropriate. Just add a crop top in either a contrasting colour or go for a monochrome look. Pair with simple, fuss-free accessories and dance the day away!
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- Block Print Lehenga
If your sister is getting married during the spring and summer seasons, a cotton block print lehenga is a great option for the Haldi ceremony. You can go for either a yellow or an ivory block print lehenga set. The easy-breezy fabric will keep you cool during the hot summer days. Opt for a flowy silhouette that moves with you for optimum comfort.
- Sharara Set
Shararas are all the rage with festivities and weddings in India. And why not? They are comfortable, easy to move in and make you look good however you wear them. For your sister’s Haldi ceremony, you can wear a yellow sharara set with bangles and juttis. Go for one with some embroidery on the kurta and a flowy fabric on the sharara. Instead of a kurta, you can also wear a crop top with a dupatta or a jacket depending on your style.
Style Tip: Yellow, ivory and red are traditional weddings and Haldi ceremony colours. But as the sister of the bride, very few rules apply to you. So do not be afraid to experiment with the colour of your outfit.
- Yellow Saree
A yellow or white saree is usually reserved for the bride. But, you can bend a few rules here and there and wear a yellow saree. Depending on the season, you can opt for a light and flowy or a heavy saree. Fabrics like chiffon, georgette, cotton or organza are great options for the summer. Silk and brocades are perfect for winter weddings.
- Angrakha Gown
Angrakha gowns are the new indo-western gowns of choice for women. They can be worn as a dress or as a full suit set. The lightness of an angrakha gown makes it an appropriate dress for a daytime Haldi ceremony. You can wear the gown with a matching dupatta or on its own with flats or heels. The cut and silhouette of the angrakha gown set will ensure that you stand out from the crowd. If you are going for a white angrakha then opt for a yellow dupatta and vice-versa.
- Multi-colour Lehenga
Ditch the traditional yellow and white colour scheme and go for a kitsch multi-colour lehenga. This set is playful, joyous and summery. A multicolour lehenga will make you sparkle and make sure that you’re getting attention as the sister of the bride. Not just that, you will also be the best dressed at the event for experimenting! However, if you think that a Haldi dress like this is not your style, but still want to wear it, we’ve got you. You can go for a lehenga with three colours in it, with white as one of them. This will help tone down the brightness. Opt for minimal jewellery to let the lehenga be the star of the show.
We hope that this article helped you get some inspiration for Haldi dresses for the bride’s sister. For any assistance regarding wedding or personal styling, contact us at Styl-Inc and our team of expert stylists will get in touch with you.
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