The most fun event of any wedding line-up is the sangeet! That’s where the party is and when everyone gets to bask in the limelight as you sway to the beats. Yes, we all want to bring our A-game in terms of style and dance moves. But if you spend the night tucking in that stiff saree pallu or pinning that heavily embroidered dupatta, then you know how real the struggle is. So this wedding season, we bring you a list of stylish but practical outfits that you can dance in at the sangeet without a care in the world. And to do just that, we picked the brains of fashion entrepreneur Nidhi Yadav of AKS Clothings. Her work is a crowd-favourite ethnic wear choice, offers unique fusion themes and infuses comfort for the new generation of women. Here's everything she shared with us.
Fashionpreneur Nidhi Yadav Lists Outfits Perfect For Actually Dancing At Sangeet
Lightweight Lehengas Are In
Lehenga is a classic choice but all we see around us and on social media (read Sabyasachi) are heavy pieces that you can barely move in. So how do we go for one when we want to dance, we ask her. “The lehenga is a perfect outfit to dazzle the stage and the most elegant outfit that completes any Indian festive occasion. At sangeet events, trendy lehengas in vivid colours look lovely. When wearing elegant lehenga ensembles, brides, bridesmaids, or even guests can instantly attract everyone’s attention. The fabric of choice for lehengas is silk, chiffon, georgette, net or crepe.” Click here for more lightweight lehenga sets.
#LBBPicks: For those who are fans of net fabric, we recommend this red gota lehenga by Lavanya The Label. This lavender georgette lehenga is a floral delight and green gold foil printed lehenga in silk is hatke.
Twirl In Anarkali Suits
“One of the must-have dresses in your wedding wardrobe is the Anarkali, the most stylish and cosy attire for the Sangeet occasion. You can choose between sleeveless or full-sleeved designs. However, selecting a colourful Anarkali with embroidered details provides you with a unique appearance for the occasion. Anarkali dresses appear really graceful on a special eve like Sangeet. The ideal option of fabrics for Anarkali is chanderi, silk or chiffon. Dancing in Anarkali suits gives a royal touch to your look and the dance performance. This attire can help you show your mesmerising dance movers more comfortably.” It’s true, no fuss, and an instant dress up, anarkalis are flattering on all body sizes. Click here for anarkalis under INR 5,000.
#LBBPicks: We like this black chikankari anarkali set in chiffon by Aachho for its bling. If embellished outfits make you swoon, this gold anarkali is for you.
Groove In Gowns
An ethnic dress sounds like the most comfortable options and something I am considering for the wedding season. “Gowns would be your ideal option for both the bride and her bridesmaids. Additionally, it offers you a relaxed appearance the entire sangeet night and will add stars to your dance performance. Pick embroidered dresses that glow at night and have a shimmering appearance. Make sure to opt for some soft fabrics like chiffon, brocade, organza or voile. You’ll undoubtedly look great at the sangeet party if you choose the appropriate accessories and footwear.”
#LBBPicks: Go for organza with this green halter neck dress by Pink Peacock Couture. A multicolour chiffon dress and a green anarkali gown are great picks.
Frolic In Fusion Wear
“For Sangeet night, what could be better than donning a fusion fashion?” And she’s right! The ultimate comfy yet stylish style is fusion wear. “Consider wearing a jacket-style lehenga with embroidered details. If you’re a bridesmaid, a dhoti with a peplum top also looks fantastic. The fashionable dhoti pants can be worn in a variety of ways with kurtas, crop tops, tunics, and other clothing. To create a strong statement, you could also layer it with a floor-length blazer or cloak.
You can also ditch the traditional saree style and wear stylish saree pants; one must have the appropriate level of flair and confidence. Prefer choosing cotton or silk-blend fabric with minimal print or embroidery on it. Moreover, managing a lehenga or heavy outfits, especially while dancing, is not everyone’s cup of tea. For this reason, indo-western dance styles are the finest choices for enjoying yourself while dancing carefree and without fear of falling.”
#LBBPicks: AKS Clothings’ dhoti pant set with a Bandhani jacket is motion-friendly. These red pant saree in silk and ensemble top with dhoti pants are stunning.
Sway In Skirts
Skirts are feminine and look great on all body types. “Skirts and crop tops are a timeless fashion combination that anyone may wear on this occasion. For a sangeet event, the long skirt and crop top make it the ideal choice for bridesmaids or wedding guests. This outfit can also be worn by a bride as well. Long skirts are always the greatest choices for dancing because they allow you to dance with more freedom and self-assurance. The flare of skirts gives the dance performances glitz and elegance.”
#LBBPicks: We love the lime green skirt in smooth and silky brocade fabric by Gajra Gang. Indya’s foil kalidar maxi skirt, Warp 'n Weft’s Banarasi silk skirt and AKS Clothings’ green & gold digital print skirt are all good picks.
