Engagement Salwar Kameez For Women

The Bride's Guide to Engagement Outfits

When it comes to dressing up and bridal occasions, engagement is one of the trickiest to shortlist an outfit for. One cannot look too subtle for a bride nor can wear something that would steal the thunder of the wedding attire. What's required is just the right balance that lends the right vibe as per the occasion. In such cases, what most brides do is settle for average ethnic outfits. Well, not anymore! Here are a few not so heavy engagement dress ideas for you to look nothing less than bride of the year!

1. Salwar suit:

If you are surprised to read that this category tops our list, let us tell you this is for a reason. Salwar suits are a classic ethnic outfit and will never disappoint you. When we say engagement salwar suit, we don't mean plain and basic ones. You can experiment with distinct bottom wear like:

• * Dhotis
• * Palazzos
• * Sharara or
• * Cigarette pants

For brides who are ready to take the bold step can add a trendy twist to their regular salwar suits by altering the top wear as well. Depending on your body shape and bottom preference, top wear can be swapped with a kameez to:

• * Crop tops
• * Short kurtas
• * Anarkalis
• * *High-lows etc.

2. Gowns and dresses:

Though most of the brides these days prefer gowns in their wedding, you could try and give it a shot during one of the occasions, i.e. engagement. Engagement dresses are now having a moment with the millennials. As engagement dresses and gowns free the bride from the burden of thinking about the pairing combinations, a lot of them are willing to wear this for their engagement. If you work on a similar ideology and prefer gowns, just remember to keep it a little low.

If staying in vogue is your thing, note that irrespective of your engagement dress choice, layering is totally in. Stylize your Punjabi salwar suit for engagement with a jacket or substitute the top with a jacket to step up your overall look. Another novel add on in engagement dresses is a short or long cape.

When there are too many options or suggestions, it is natural to get confused. You can look up for the last minute gowns, ethnic outfits and salwar kameez online on KALKI Fashion Global online portal where it's all categorized as per occasion, price and fads.