Amongst the bunch of lehengas, saris, and shararas that a bride wears for her wedding festivities, the wedding reception (or the cocktail, or the after party) is the only event where she gets to wear something contemporary. And while we love all Indian attire, there’s something incredibly sexy about a sleek gown. If you are a bride-to-be who’s looking for your perfect gown for the reception right now, read on to know our top picks.
We’ve been totally obsessed with this beautiful metallic gown from Rimzim Dadu ever since we first saw it on the runway. It is crafted in a textile made entirely with paisley motifs sewn together, each of which has been made with the house’s signature cording technique. The beautiful, intricate construction of each paisley motif will never fail to blow us away. Talk about innovation.
Bridesmaids, if you’re mood board for the night spells minimalistic and sexy, you might like this off-shoulder gown from Gaurav Gupta. It’s sleek, effortless, and super sultry. We are particularly loving the metallic detail on the bust. It’s giving the gown a cool, futuristic vibe. Consider us obsessed!
If you’re looking for something more traditional, we would suggest going for a gown with earthy or Indian embroideries like zardozi, dabka, resham or even chikankari/ These traditional embroideries, amalgamated with the silhouette of a gown, brings together the best of both worlds. Exhibit A: this beautiful off-shoulder gown from Anita Dongre that’s covered in zardozi and threadwork.
Speaking of dresses with Indian influences, you can also opt for this stunning Banarasi gown from Amit Aggarwal if you’re looking for a gown with a traditional touch. It’s crafted entirely in vintage Banarasi saris, which is what lends it an earthy quality, while the structured, off-shoulder, draped silhouette makes it look statuesque.
If you’re looking for a voluminous silhouette as opposed to a sleek one, we would suggest going for an egg-shaped silhouette instead of an A-line gown with layers of can-can. An egg-shaped (or barrel shaped) silhouette cinches at the top, and flares out in the middle, before it cinches back in at the hem. Case in point: this super-cool gown from Jade by Monica & Karishma. We would suggest going all out on the jewellery with this one, to balance it out.
If you like a touch of whimsy in everything you wear, you will probably love this beautiful gown from Papa Don’t Preach by Shubhika. It’s eccentric, quirky, and super playful. The embroidery? Love!
From the stunning neckline and the basque hemline of the corset to the beautiful skirt covered in layers of beads, there’s nothing we don’t love about this Aisha Rao gown!