Nimmi Srivastava asked
I am 65 year old lady, height 5 feet with normal structure – neither fat nor too slim. I’m looking for ideas on what to wear to the wedding of my daughter-in-law’s brother. But I am a fit woman and I wear western wear too. What should I wear in this marriage? I’m looking for a comfortable dress in which I should look smart. My completion is on fair side. Which colour are preferred? Please also guide me and from where should I purchase?
Shilpa Ahuja answered
Hi! Bright and metallic golds look great on light skin tones. So go for royal blue, bright pink, deep purple or emerald – something festive, since it’s a close family wedding.
Both traditional and Indo-western wear works well as Indian wedding attire for female guests. If you’re comfortable with western wear, an Indo-western dress would be the perfect option for you. Saree-gowns, dhoti-gowns, anarkali dresses lehenga-skirts worn with peplum kurtis would be perfect. Here are some ideas:
Tarun Tahiliani
If you’re not looking to wear something Indo-western, you can go for a saree or lehenga-gown with a trendy twist. For example, try a saree with a jacket (very hot right now). Or a jacket-lehenga.
Manish Malhotra
Rabani & Rakha
Keep the accessories sophisticated – a pair of statement drop earrings, or a pearl necklace set, or a delicate diamond necklace and bracelet are all good ideas. Keep it matching, and carry an embellished clutch. Soft curls and high buns are both good hairstyles to try for weddings. You can also accessorize your bun with embellished or pearl hair-pins.
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Shilpa Ahuja the editor-in-chief of ShilpaAhuja.com, which she founded with the goal of inspiring confidence in the modern working woman through fashion. Other than defining the direction of the magazine, she also writes about fashion & beauty trend forecasts, industry analysis, and opinions.
Shilpa’s work has been published in the University of Fashion blog and Jet Airways magazine. She is also an artist, illustrator and cartoonist. She is also the creator of Audrey O., a comic series that represents the lifestyle of millennial women. She enjoys creative writing and world travel. Her art has been exhibited at Harvard Graduate School of Design and the Aroma Hotel, Chandigarh and been published in Chandigarh Times.
Originally from Chandigarh, Shilpa also has a degree in architecture and has worked in interior project management. She is also the author of the book “Designing a Chinese Cultural Center in India”. Shilpa has a Masters in Design Studies degree from Harvard University.
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