If there’s a nuptial event that beckons for an outfit that promises easy movement, it’s sangeet. You would know the drill by now, dear bridesmaids: one too many pegs of champagne, heels being traded for bare feet, a chaotic choreography, and, of course, the endless search for someone’s earring. While there’s nothing we can do about fixing the messy evening, we can help you find all the clever outfits that are as stylish as they are functional and fuss-free. Below, we have put together some smart dressing tips for the joyful night and the best Sangeet looks you can try this festive season, no matter the kind of bridesmaid you are.
Find the Perfect Look for Every Bridesmaid in Your Crew
Because no two bridesmaids are the same, why should their outfits be? Whether she’s a maximalist who loves drama or a minimalist who keeps it classic, here’s your ultimate guide to all the best sangeet looks for every kind of bridesmaid.
1. The Bridesmaid Who Loves Color
Colour-obsessed bridesmaids are my favorites. I believe they are the heart of every celebration. Bridesmaids swearing by rich jewel tones find energy in vibrance and are mostly the ones full of laughter and infectious positivity. Whether it is a pop of fuchsia, a splash of tangerine or a bold electric blue, choosing color is her way of turning every celebration memorable.
Suggested Sangeet Look: Multicoloured mirrorwork lehenga, an ombré saree, or a bright sequin co-ord that captures her vivacious spirit.
2. The Minimalist Muse
Quiet, elegant, and effortlessly stylish, she is the kind who loves saying more with less. You would know a bridesmaid is a minimalist by heart when her she sets her heart on soothing tones, fuss-free silhouettes, and fine detailing that doesn't scream for attention.
Suggested Sangeet Look: Prefer timelessness over trends? We suggest you try an ivory pre-draped saree with minimal embellishments, a chikankari lehenga, a pastel organza saree, or a minimal pearl-detailed co-ord set.
3. The Dancing Diva
Do you find grooving to all kinds of music or are you the first one to kick off the dance floor and is usually the last one to leave it? Well then, you are the dancing diva bridesmaid. A pure energy laced with grace; you are the kind of person whose ideal definition of a perfect outfit is one that moves with your rhythm and not otherwise.
Best Sangeet Look: You seek comfort and confidence, and we believe you would shine the brightest when you feel free. So, choose from a flowy georgette lehenga, light Anarkali gown, or fun peplum top and dhoti pant set with minimal fuss.
4. The Romantic Dreamer
The romantic bridesmaids are usually soft, poetic, and sentimental. They are the ones looking for beauty in everything. A romanticist’s style is whimsical and fluid, echoing her gentle nature and love for fairytale-like details.
Suggested Sangeet Look: Women expressing emotions through colour and texture are our favourites. Lean towards a blush tulle lehenga, a floral embroidered Anarkali, or a lilac ruffle skirt set to reflect your mood.
5. The Glam-Lover
Bridesmaids choosing glamour over everything else were born to steal the limelight wherever they go. This glam-loving bridesmaid is also the one transforming occasion like sangeet into her personal runway. If I were to sneak a peek into their wardrobe, I promise I would find sparkle, metallic accents, and couture drama.
Suggested Sangeet Look: Do you connect confidence with shine? Great! Go unapologetically dazzling with a gold or silver sequin lehenga, a metallic pre-draped saree, or a mirror-embellished gown.
6. The Bohemian Spirit
Are you the free bird of the group who is spontaneous, creative and classy? Then we would love to tag you as a bohemian spirit. You are someone who loves to dress up in vibrant prints, tassels and eclectic layers
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Suggested Sangeet Look: If you are a bohemian at heart, then printed lehengas, mirror-work kaftans or tasselled skirt sets would make you reflect your soul in the right way.
7. The Floral Lover
We always find the floral-loving beauties gravitating towards refreshing blooms, be it printed or embroidered. The loyalists to floral creations are distinguished for their penchant for cheerful, soft and eternally fresh style.
Suggested Sangeet Looks: Do florals make you feel connected to life? Try a floral lehenga, a printed georgette saree, or pastel gowns in floral motifs.
8. The Trendsetter
We know of bridesmaids who enjoy staying ahead of the fashion curve. Does that sound like you? Do you love experimenting with your drapes, silhouettes, and color palettes? Then you are the trendsetter of your crew, and personally, we love suggesting looks for your kind of personality.
Suggested Sangeet Look: We know you thrive on individuality and never shy away from being labelled as ‘too much”. Your best looks come in the form of C cape lehenga, draped jumpsuit, or saree gown.
9. The Fusion Fashionista
For the fusion fashionista, there’s no such thing as a boundary when it comes to fashion. Bridesmaids with their love for blending east with west love to take the experimental route. They don't mind pairing crop tops with lehengas or saree-like gowns or throwing on a cape over ethnic wear.
Suggested Sangeet Look: For bridesmaids who are equal parts playful and bold, we brought you Sangeet outfit ideas with a twist. Try a saree gown or cape jacket lehenga set.
10. The Pastel Princess
If the mention of pastel makes you smile, then you are our ‘Pastel Princess’. A personality best distinguished for their softness, calmness and elegance, pastel loving bridesmaids choose gentle hues that mirror her composed demeanour.
Suggested Sangeet Look: Are you a believer in quiet luxury and refrain from trying too hard to look good? Then a lavender lehenga, mint saree, or powder blue gown is for you.
11. The Statement Maker
There are two types of bridesmaids: the one who is fine blending with the crowd and the one who loves making a statement. For the statement-making bridesmaid, we know fashion is your language, your power, be it through a sculpted modern-age blouse, dramatic capes or theatrical sleeves.
Suggested Sangeet Look: Why wait for trends when you can start them? Make waves in an off-shoulder lehenga, asymmetric gown, or pre-draped saree with bold details.
How to Dress for the Sangeet Night?
While the perfectly curated Sangeet look for the bride was an outcome of months of planning, you might be dealing with serious wardrobe woes. But to ease you into your upcoming wedding, we have listed down all the best expert-suggested tips for a stylish long dance fest.
Dress your age, please!
Go for something that doesn’t come in between your night -long dance marathon. An outfit that is lightweight and manoeuvrable is an outfit that will ensure your confidence stays at its peak. Invest in pieces in which you can twirl without a worry, and which do not weigh you down with their heavy embroidery work or embellishments.
Bring in Some Color
In an era that is obsessed with bling and gold, it’s no less than a visual treat to bring along some pop-up color. Apart from lifting the mood, sangeet looks in hues like deep crimson, fuchsia and emerald light up the room too.
Invest in a Statement Piece
Congrats if you have confirmed your bridesmaid look for the Sangeet night but your job isn’t done yet. How about you consider adding something that serves to enhance your look for Sangeet? Think about wearing a polka necklace as a headband or pinning vintage lace earrings on your hair to get some old-world charm.
Let the Bride Be the Showstopper
Dear bridesmaids, never attempt to upstage the bride with extravagant sangeet looks. It is essential that you take notes of what she is wearing. While you can have several other sangeets in the future, it is her first time. If the sangeet bridal look is going to be minimalistic, then take the simple route of slaying the day in a simple kurta set and barely-there jewellery.
