Wedding season is here! Surely, you’ll want to find a fashionable, comfortable, and appropriate lehenga that you can wear to celebrate in, and a georgette lehenga is the best bet! The flowing and lightweight fabric is ideal for dancing, twirling, and comfort when the wedding is a bit longer. Below, we take a look at the most popular georgette lehenga styles that will be chic in the wedding season, and how you can choose the right one for you!
1. Pastel & soft-hued georgette lehengas
One of the largest trends for this season is soft, dreamy colors. Think blush pink, mint green, powder blue, lavender, in flowing georgette fabric. Brands and designers admit that georgette lends itself beautifully to these colors because the lightweight drape softens the appearance of the gown while adding a romantic feel. These colors are great for daytime functions – mehendi, haldi or garden weddings because they photograph nicely in natural light and keep you comfortably cool. Pair with subtle silver or pearl jewelry and minimal heavy work so that the color and fabric shine together.
2. Printed, floral, & new silhouettes
Georgette has jumped into the commercially available lehenga space. The lehengas you may now find on the market will be georgette skirts that have been printed or patterned (rather than given heavy embroidery or heavy textures). These prints are often digital prints or have a botanical theme, as well as lighter hand-artwork. Such prints serve as a great modern upgrade if you want to wear lehenga but don’t want to wear heavy lehenga. There are also new silhouettes (layers and layers, asymmetrical hems and ruffles) in georgette, which also helps maintain a light movement.
Pro Tip: if you like to dance at the event, a lehenga in a lighter fabric is just what you need, such as a sangeet or reception.
3. Georgette with metallics & shimmer
If you like shine, georgette this season will also have metallics or metallic finishes. For example, champagne gold, rose silver, or bronzy glows, are all georgette options this season. The light feel of georgette also mitigates the heft of the fabric used; it is suitable for wearing during long-event times. When going this route, however, make sure that you wear it on a skirt (with metallic thread work, sequins or mirror detailing), and keep it balanced with a simpler blouse or dupatta if that doesn’t feel overwhelmingly shiny.
4. Statement blouses & fusion tops
This dress season, we are not just concentrating on the skirt but also how we will be wearing the top (choli/blouse). You may even see exotic blouse cuts with georgette lehengas: cape sleeves, off-shoulder, flared sleeves, and jacket overlays.
Compared to other fabrics, georgette is lightweight, which makes wearing a dramatic top easier without feeling heavy. There are guidelines to follow; just remember, if the top (blouse) is dramatic or simple, the skirt (A-line bottom) should be simple and vice versa. If the skirt has heavy prints or metallics, then go with a simple top. It is a balancing act.
5. Sustainable, comfortable & travel-friendly
Another trend that is growing stronger is comfort and sustainability and georgette as a fabric works well in this context. As a lightweight option that is breathable and travels well, georgette lehengas are great options for destination weddings and functions where there will be lots of moving around. You also see many designers making strides towards ethically sourced fabrics, lighter linings, and handcrafted details. When you are busy shopping and exploring designs, consider comfort factors (lining, weight, how it drapes) simmered with trend factors. You will thank yourself at the end of the event when you are able to enjoy and participate versus worrying about your outfit!
6. How to select the right georgette lehenga for your role
Whether you’re involved in the wedding as the bride, bridesmaid, or guest, here is how to opt into these trends for your role:
Bride: If the bride chooses to wear georgette, she should wear a more opulent version. Perhaps she would prefer pastels with metallic detailing, or rich jewel-tone georgette with a shimmer-enhanced construction.
Bridesmaid: For the bridesmaid, you could feel free to pick one of the trend prints or pastels in georgette. You will look coordinated and stylish, but not outshine the bride. You can match the flow of the fabric, but avoid any precious heavy metallic work that might compete with the bride’s opulence.
Guest: For guests, choose one of the lighter options in georgette, go for a big and bold color option, or better yet choose something a bit unique in shape (ruffles, and prints). Choose something that is comfortable enough to dance in. Spare any very heavy sets and heavy embellishment so that you stay relaxed.
7. Final styling recommendations
Draping the dupatta: As this fabric is quite light, feel free to drape the dupatta in ways you might not normally do. Such as off the shoulder, as a cape or even as a jacket-style.
Shoes: Choose comfortable heels or wedges when wearing a longer flowing skirt.
Accessories: in parts of your tuple that have print or metallic features think subtlety. If wearing a simpler pastel georgette, then you may wear bolder jewelry as statement pieces.
Hair & makeup procedures: Soft wavy hairstyles with loose curls match the flow of georgette, so let the fabric flow freely. If there are strong metallics in the style, consider wearing a sleek up-do, leaving the outfit with a balanced look.
Care: Georgette needs to be cared for lightly (dry cleaning recommended) and a lighter lining means it can crease more easily so take care with traveling.
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