The festive season is here and you’re probably thinking of buying some ethnic outfits. It can be heavy on the pocket, so here’s an idea. How about investing in modern dresses that you can use throughout the festive season? That way, you’d also have chic clothes to wear for the winter and summer later! We’ve carefully picked some trendy dresses that’ll seamlessly blend into your traditional attire. Also, as a cherry on the cake, we’ve added some style tips you can use to elevate your looks.
LBB Recommends These 7 Dresses Under INR 3000 That Double Up As Ethnic Outfits
Floral Casual Dress By Campus Sutra
₹2599
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An all-time staple, floral dresses are never enough. We found this midi dress with pastel florals that’ll keep you fashionable through all seasons! The balloon sleeves are perfect for making a statement. The skin-fitting dress silhouette will pair well with your ghagras. Complete your look with oversized earrings and you’ll be good to go for a mehendi function at a destination wedding!
Discounted Price: INR 1300
Fabric & Finish: Polyester
Why We Love It: The square neck leaves space for you to experiment with some layered jewellery.
V-Neck Kaftan By Myshka
₹910
Perfect to look pretty at a poolside party, this kaftan dress also has an ethnic element. A pair of straight pants will compliment the teal lace work. Wear this outfit with teal bangles and show off your dance moves at a sangeet function.
Discounted Price: INR 910
Fabric & Finish: Polyester
Why We Love It: The waist tie-up will give you a defined look!
Ombre Tiered Midi Dress By OUI
₹2599
Ombre has made quite an appearance on the trend’s charts. It remains to be a favourite style for summer fashion. Not only that, tiered dresses have recently been widely loved. The best of both worlds, this OUI dress would not only make a sweet addition to your dress closet, but also look ravishing with a long (preferably translucent) ethnic jacket. You can wear this ensemble to an engagement function or even a bachelorette pool party.
Price: INR 2599
Fabric & Finish: Cotton
Why We Love It: The flowy silhouette will keep you comfy during all the seasons.
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Red High-Low Dress By Shaye
₹2624
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How about a bold and elegant dress that’ll be perfect for Diwali as well as Christmas. Don’t believe us? This mini high-low dress paired with shararas and diamond jewellery will make heads turn at a Diwali party. At the same time, you can wear it with your boots for the New Year’s bash or a Christmas party. Quite a multi-tasker, right?
Discounted Price: INR 1601
Fabric & Finish: Polyester
Why We Love It: The striking hue, halter neck and sleek finish look very sophisticated.
White Halter Neck Dress By TJORI
₹1299
We found this dreamy white gown and instantly fell in love. We couldn’t help but think of putting our oxidised jewellery to do wonders! A matching pair of white palazzos will make for a perfect outfit to wear for Laxmi pooja at home or on the white day of Navratri celebrations. Do add a bandhani dupatta to the mix for added oomph!
Discounted Price: INR 1299
Fabric & Finish: Cotton
Why We Love It: The price is great and it's really one of those that are traditional but also very modern depending on how you style.
Yellow Oversized Dress By Attic Salt
₹3450
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We’ve seen our beloved celebrity, Deepika Padukone, courageously carry dresses with oversized florals. It’s about time we adopted this red carpet trend! This yellow dress is the perfect sun-downer choice. With that, you can also wear it with a frill saree for a haldi ceremony or weddings by the beach. Accessorise with fine jewellery to balance your look.
Discounted Price: INR 2588
Fabric & Finish: Polyester
Why We Love It: The one-shoulder design will let your saree pallu comfortably sit on your shoulder, making it lightweight to carry.
Tie And Dye Dress By The Kaftan Company
₹2900
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You can never go wrong with tie and dye and tassels! We’ve picked this dress because it will effortlessly play both the roles of being your regular brunch ensemble and your outfit to wear at your friend's bridal shower. Pull out your dhotis and pair them with this dress, along with a frilled or tassel dupatta to complete the look.
Price: INR 2900
Fabric & Finish: Cotton
Why We Love It: Available in sizes up to 3XL, this colourful dress has POCKETS!
