Mehendi functions are close to every bride’s heart. It’s one of those traditional ceremonies that bring your loved ones, friends and family together before the big day. So right in the middle of the big fat wedding season, here are some must-know tips for every bride who is planning to shop her mehendi function look. For that perfect easy breezy yet trendy mehendi vibe, you need to be dressed fabulously. Read on to know 4 important tips you need to follow while shopping for your mehendi outfit:
Go for traditional colors
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Well, staying trendy and off beat is quite a thing now! But that can be always incorporated in the silhouettes and cuts of your outfit. When it comes to choosing the color of your mehendi function look, it’s good to pick traditional mehendi colors like shades of green and yellow (there are lot). You can always combine it with pops of other colors to keep your look interesting. This makes sure you give yourself that traditional mehendi vibe.
Shorter is always better
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And we mean the sleeves. As the bride, your mehendi designs will be quite elaborate and you surely don’t want sleeves coming in the way. For your mehendi look, choose outfits that are either sleeveless or that have shorter sleeves to keep your mehendi application undisturbed.
Loose fitting bottom wear
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On your mehendi day, opt for kurta sets with bottom wear like palazzos, ghararas, shararas, skirts etc. to keep your outfit hassle free. Especially when you are applying henna on your feet and legs, you need bottom wear that has a loose fit silhouette to make the process easier.
Lighter fabrics is what you need
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Mehendi ceremony calls for you sitting down for hours to get your bridal henna design applied. Which means, you need to be as comfortable as possible. Your mehendi outfit needs be made of lighter fabrics like georgette, chiffon or net so you don’t feel weighed down and tired. Also, opt for lighter embroidery like gota patti and thread work instead of any heavy zardosi work.
