Accessorizing Your Floral Lehenga: Dos and Don’ts

A floral lehenga is a gorgeous Indian ethnic ensemble that features colorful, intricate floral embroidery or prints. When worn with the right accessories, a floral lehenga can make you look absolutely stunning. However, the wrong accessories can make the look fall flat. Here are some dos and don’ts for accessorizing your floral lehenga the right way:

DO opt for statement jewelry pieces. Floral outfits tend to have a lot going on in terms of colors, prints and embroidery. Keep your jewelry minimal yet statement-worthy. Opt for a heavy choker necklace with matching earrings or jhumkis. You can even wear a single statement maang tikka or matha patti. Avoid wearing too many small jewelry pieces as that can make your look too busy.

DO pick metals that match. If your floral lehenga features gold embroidery or accents, wear gold jewelry. For silver accents, stick to silver jewelry. Mixing metal colors usually doesn’t look right with Indian ensembles. However, rose gold can complement both gold and silver nicely.

DO pick the right bag. Choose a potli bag or embroidered clutch in a color that coordinates with your lehenga. You can even pick a beaded bag for a festive look. Big tote bags do not complement the elegance of a lehenga very well.

DON’T wear too many accessories. The floral embroidery on your lehenga already makes it a heavy outfit. Piling on bangles, rings, anklets etc. will make your look too overdone. Keep it minimal for optimal impact.

DO wear statement footwear. Kolhapuris, embellished juttis or mojaris can beautifully complement your floral lehenga. You can even wear embellished heels for a fusion look. Just make sure your footwear matches the embellishments on your outfit.

DON’T wear too many floral accessories. Since your lehenga already features a floral design, wearing floral jewelry or a floral hair accessory can be overkill. Opt for statement solitaires or polki sets instead for jewelry. And stick to minimal hair accessories like matha pattis.

Play with Textures. Experiment with accessories in contrasting textures to add visual interest. Pair a silk lehenga with a pearl choker and golden potli bag. Or wear a velvet lehenga with a bold polki choker and beaded clutch. The mix of textures makes the look ultra glamorous.

Don’t Forget the Dupatta. Your lehenga dupatta plays a key role in pulling your whole ensemble together. Make sure it complements both the lehenga and blouse. Accentuate it with borders or pins to highlight its beauty.

Choose Statement Earrings. Chandelier or shoulder-grazing statement earrings beautifully offset the neckline of your blouse. Opt for earrings with colors and designs that coordinate with your lehenga for a cohesive finish. Avoid tiny studs that can get overpowered.

When accessorizing, remember less is more. Choose statement pieces in coordinating colors and metals. Experiment with textures and footwear but don’t over accessorize. This allows your beautiful lehenga to take center stage. Follow these tips to be the best dressed at any event!