A designer lehenga is one of the most versatile pieces in Indian fashion. The key is in how you style it. The same lehenga can look traditional or ultra-modern depending on your blouse, dupatta draping, jewellery, and accessories. Aza Fashions’ in-house stylists have put together this guide to help you wear your lehenga in the most fashion-forward way possible.
Modern Blouse Styles That Transform a Lehenga
- Bandeau or bralette blouses backless, strappy, incredibly contemporary
- Blazer blouses a structured blazer worn as the blouse top for an indo-western edge
- Off-shoulder or one-shoulder designs modern, photo-ready, elegant
- Corset-style blouses structured with boning for a fashion-forward look
- Cape blouses a short or long cape attached to the blouse instead of a dupatta
Modern Dupatta Draping Styles
- Wear as a belt fold the dupatta and cinch it at the waist
- One shoulder drape off one shoulder like a sash
- Skip the dupatta entirely let the blouse and skirt speak for themselves
- Pre-pinned to the blouse neat and modern, no adjusting throughout the event
Jewellery Choices for a Modern Look
Ditch the full set and go for statement pieces instead. A pair of dramatic chandelier earrings with no necklace, or a sleek choker with stacked rings, creates a far more contemporary look than a traditional full jewellery set. Mix metals, layer delicate chains, or go for geometric shapes in gold and diamonds.
Hair & Makeup for a Modern Lehenga Look
- Hair: sleek straight hair, a messy bun, or beachy waves avoid the heavily gajra-decked look
- Makeup: Dewy skin with a bold lip, or a dramatic smoky eye with nude lips
- Nail art that complements the lehenga color palette
