If you’re wondering what to wear to a glamorous evening party or a grand dinner date, then we've got this gorgeous look put together just for you today, along with some must-remember do’s and dont’s when it comes to looking like the belle of the ball. For souls like me dressing up acts like a catharsis and evening parties and events gives us the perfect opportunities to do so. Sanchita had to attend such a dinner party in Charlotte and wanted to look her glam best without overdoing. Am sure this has occurred to you as well on how to get the right balance of glam without looking like a Christmas tree. Thus we thought of sharing her look with you and our takes on how to dress up in your ethnic best for the next party.
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Sanchita is wearing a gorgeous handloom Tussar saree with intricate Madhubani painting done all over the pallu and border. We have always been very passionate about hand woven and handloom sarees as they have been someone’s hard work and toil. A craftsman somewhere out there must have spent several days to give life to these sarees out here. What can be more special than that. So buy more handloom so that we can support their livelihood. If you want to know more about handloom sarees please read our previous post here
This precious six yards adorned is with hand painted Madhubani art. Madhubani art or Mithila art is practiced in the Mithila region of India and Nepal. Painting is done with fingers, twigs, brushes, nib-pens, and matchsticks, using natural dyes and pigments, and is characterised by eye-catching geometrical patterns. There is ritual content for particular occasions, such as birth or marriage, and festivals, such as Holi, Surya Shasti, Kali Puja, Upanayana, Durga Puja.(source)
Let's get back to the look now, designed the blouse which came with the saree to be simple with a deep back. For a glamorous evening party Sanchita chose to amp up the look with a heavy dramatic necklace. It was match made in heaven with the saree and became the focal point of the whole look. Added some faux flowers to the simple bun.No elaborate hairdo as the outfit already had a lot going on in terms of accessory and saree. Just smoked up the look with dark eyes and nude lips. It added more attractiveness to the whole look.
Let’s wind up with our tips for today!
- First of all, Styling sarees has no rules so keep experimenting and finding your own comfort.
- For a change put rest to your blingy designer labels and try out traditional sarees like Madhubani, Gadwal, Baluchari etc. for your evening parties. Some of you might be wondering if wearing your mom’s traditional tussar will make you look old for a happening evening party but trust me, these age old weaves will stand out gracefully amidst all “trendy” outfits. In fact these classic sarees are beyond any fashion trend and are perfect heirloom possessions that you’ll treasure for years to come.
- Team up deeper cut/halter blouses or trendy crop tops with the traditional sarees for that extra glam quotient.
- Pair dramatic makeup/accessories with simple sarees and vice versa. Balance in hair makeup and outfit is key to look good. You don’t have to be an expert hair and makeup artist but just know what looks good on you.
- Shoes and bags are equally important to complete the look. Invest in a good black or tan purse that would be your loyal friend for most of the outfits.
- Wear your smile and confidence and that’s the key to look good.
Outfit details
Saree: Adi Dhakeshwari Bastralaya, Gariahat, Kolkata, India
Necklace: H&M store, City Creek Mall, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Looking beautiful Sanchita.....
ReplyDeletethank you sanchari
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