19 Stunning Indian Bridesmaid Dress Ideas To Feel #ExtraFestive

I've seen my mom wear sarees to so many Indian functions and be able to handle it all. There are so many types of sarees, and every part of India has personalised them in their own way. What remains common though, is how functional, flowy and comfortable they are without losing out on the festive feel of it all. A bridesmaid saree idea means that you'll stand out, no matter which function of the wedding you choose to wear it too, and still manage to run around and help with all the wedding tasks. Also, it helps that I feel so put together whenever I wear one, which I hope is a unanimous feeling.

A list of Indian bridesmaid dresses would be incomplete without sharara options. Shararas are super versatile and can be styled in many different ways. Want to pair the pants with another cropped blouse? Possible. Want to add a shrug to make it a whole new fit? Possible. Want to pair the blouse with another set of pants? Possible. Basically, it can be loud, heavy, and festive without it sitting in your wardrobe after that one function, like most wedding buys do. Another great thing about them is their ability to look flattering on all body types, which I absolutely love! 

Pro-Tip: If you're a multi-functional gal, and need something that can be used in multiple ways, then here's a list of shararas that double up as dresses!

There's something about floor-length clothing that gives me main character energy, and nothing beats a full-length Anarkali. Anarkalis come from the Mughal Era and are evergreen ethnic wear that easily pass not only as Indian wedding bridesmaid dresses but also for various other occasions. Anarkali's usually feature a flowy gown situation with a cinched waist for some structure. For the festive season, I'm going all out on heavy-work Anarkali recommendations in a variety of colours and prints for Indian bridesmaids.

Gowns are considered to be one of the most sorted options for Indian bridesmaids for functions like cocktails during weddings, but I'd say that they're great for other functions like an engagement or sangeet as well, you just have to find the gown with the right amount of extra. I've found a few that would work for light fillers between functions and some heavier options to go well with the wedding functions.

No matter how impractical and heavy lehengas might be, it's always on the top of the list when it comes to festive wear, especially for weddings. Lehengas are usually associated with feel-good moments. It's hard not to feel good in a floor-length voluminous skirt, all you want to do is twirl.  So, yes, lehengas are extra, but so are we and here are a few options to channel the same vibe sans the gaudiness. 

If you're someone who's always looking to wear something different, then Indo-Western is the answer for you. Indo-Western is the mix of both Indian and western wear that adds a fun twist to your outfit. The best part about Indo-Western is that you can easily DIY these at home by mixing and matching what you already have (guilty!), but that works for smaller functions like rakhi or diwali, not a bridesmaid! These unique bridesmaid dresses include everything from co-ords, chic blazers, draped skirts set and a palazzo set—you can't really go wrong with any of them. 

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