Assymetrical and Bejewelled Blouses are Going to Be Everywhere this Wedding Season

If there’s one part of the bridal look getting a major upgrade this season, it’s the blouse. Designers are reworking the silhouettes, textures, and embellishments, turning them into a focal point that can set the tone for the entire outfit. At the recently held FDCI Manifest Wedding Weekend 2025, couturiers showcased a wide spectrum of styles. Some were rooted in tradition while others leaned towards more sculptural shapes. Gemstone-encrusted blouses, delicate pearl work, corseted tailoring and asymmetrical necklines were some of the standout details of the showcase at the FMWW. 

From lehengas to saris, the blouse is clearly pulling more weight this season and here’s a breakdown of the blouse trends spotted at the showcase that brides should go for this wedding season

Blouse Trends We Spotted at The FDCI Manifest Wedding Weekend 2025 

Bejewelled and Embellished Blouses

Designers leaned into fine crystal work, gemstone appliqués and metallic accents. Falguni Shane Peacock’s collection included fully embellished gemstone-encrusted blouses styled as jewellery in themselves, offset by netted dupattas and feather details. “We’ve incorporated gemstones in our collection this time directly into the blouse, and it’s meant to feel ornamental,” said Falguni of Falguni Shane Peacock.

At Aisha Rao’s showcase, the surface work leaned more softly with pearl clusters, shells, and pastel embroidery. The crystal beads were arranged like artful compositions across the chest and sleeves. 

Corsets and Sculpted Silhouettes

A noticeable shift was the return of the corset blouse, either worn visibly or built into the construction. Rahul Mishra’s showcase had boned corsetry that came softened with embroidery and sheerness, while Amit Aggarwal played with internal moulding and layered pieces at his showcase. Roseroom by Isha Jajodia, on the other hand, offered softer pearl-detailed corsets with delicate details, with lace but structured. 

Couturiers Varun Nidhika explored the innerwear-as-outerwear idea more playfully, introducing bodysuit blouses and halter necklines and strategic cut-outs that allow brides to have room for jewellery.  “We’ve been experimenting with bodysuits, halter necklines, and structured blouses that frame the upper body while still leaving room for jewellery to shine,” said Varun of Varun Nidhika.

Halters, Off-Shoulders and Asymmetrical Blouses

With jewellery becoming more maximal, necklines became cleaner and deeper. Rimzim Dadu’s molten halter styles stood out for their sheen and fluidity, while Rahul Gandhi + Rahul Khanna’s more tailored versions offered a balance between form and tradition.

Pallavi Puri also leaned into cleaner cuts. “Necklines are more plunging, and fabrics are more flexible to allow movement and layering,” she said. Off-shoulders and drop-shoulders were also visible in collections by Aisha Rao and Tarun Tahiliani, which offered a more contemporary vision of bridal dressing.

Tassels, Pearls and Playful Edges

This season, blouses played with a lot of movement, either through dangling tassels, scattered sequins and delicate pearl work. Dolly J used sequins more for sheen than coverage, often placing them along the edges or trailing down sleeves. Namrata Joshipura’s blouse featured an entire blouse constructed from layered tassel threads that shifted and shimmered. Meanwhile, Roseroom by Isha Jajodia, they were paired with lace to create a soft, textural finish. Tarun Tahiliani used them sparingly, but effectively, to add a classic touch to modern blouses.