Check These Ethnic Wear For Your First Lohri

The very first festival after the grand New Year celebrations is around the corner – the Festival of Lohri. Followed by Makar Sankranti, Lohri has always held a special place in the lives of newly-married couples especially for the newlywed brides who like to dress-up in the finest attires with colorful bangles and elegant accessories to make the night memorable as her new family showers her with gifts and blessings on the night as per the rituals. Therefore they need to allure the best version of herself on this auspicious occasion. Even the grooms do not stay behind. They also like to dress in new attire and a traditional colorful turban to match with the bride. It is the perfect occasion for the brides to try traditional ethnic outfits to look their best on the special night of the bonfire, gifts, Dance, and family fun.

From Punjabi suits with patialas to shararas and palazzos, there are a variety of options you can pick from. It is never too early to start thinking about what to wear on your first Lohri. Brides like to dress up in elegant and stylish ethnic wear. However, you can give your traditional look a modern touch by adding short or long jackets, crop tops, and skirts, and many more. If you are also looking for the best ethnic wear ideas for the upcoming Lohri celebrations, we have found the perfect picks for you. Let’s have a look:

1. Pretty Patiala Salwar Suits

Whenever there is a discussion about what to wear at the very popular Punjabi festival, Lohri, Patiala suits are essentially mentioned. And why not? What other ethnic wear could provide brides a typical Punjabi look other than comfortable and easy to carry Patiala suits? They are evidently on the top of the list of any Indian woman. You can choose from a variety of bright colors, designs, patterns, and cuts with elegant accessories to stand out in the crowd. From silk, net, and georgette to embroidered with zari, mirrors, and sequins, glorify your typical Punjabi look by wearing bold heavy silk salwar with Zardozi work. If you want to try something modern, switch out your Patiala with the trendy dhoti pants. It will give you a unique look but with a twist. Go for the traditional jewelry and a braided look with classy hair accessories like parandi and you are all set to rock your first Lohri. Do not forget to wear a Punjabi juti to complete the look.

2. Palazzo Style Suits 

Another trendy ethnic fashion you can go for this Lohri is bright and stylish Palazzo suits you can pair up with classic jewelry. The heavily embroidered net, silk, or velvet suits with zari and sequins work will look amazing on the auspicious occasion of Lohri. It will give you a stylish and elegant look with traditional vibes. The comfortable and easy to carry palazzo suits allow you to have fun while dancing and frolicking around the bonfire as a newlywed bride. For a vibrant look, go for bold colors like red, pink or green, etc. If you are looking for something subtle, go for the palazzo suits with zari and thread work. Adding up the traditional jewelry, hair accessories and jutis will take your look to the next level.

 3. Sharara Style Salwar

If you want to experiment with the palazzo or patialas, club your Kurtis with colorful Sharara bottoms. Sharara suits are quite popular these days and also the demand of the current festival season of Lohri. From printed to embroidered, silk, and cotton palazzos and Sharara pants, you can choose from a wide variety of designs and colors. From long to short, add the heavily embellished Kurtis to Shararas and give yourself a trendy look. It gives you a voluminous and confident attitude. The best thing about wearing Sharara is that it keeps you comfortable throughout the celebration. Adding a matching net dupatta will be an ideal pick for the bride. To complement the ethnic outfit, wear traditionally styled necklaces or you can also add a passa on the hair. Since it is a night festival, keep the makeup a little bit fancy and you are all set.

4. Bright Lehenga Style Suits

If you are not so much into traditional lehengas or get tired of wearing the same lehenga choli on every typical Indian occasion, this is the best time to go for the latest range of lehenga style suites. Now you do not have to store your lehenga in your wardrobe until the next wedding comes. There are endless ways to style and accessorize them. Just wear a heavy silk or velvet lehenga with zari work and pair it with the long or short Kurtis. It will give you an enhanced traditional look but with a twist of Indo-western, especially on your first Lohri. For a fancy but comfortable ethnic look, keep the dupatta frontside or drape in different ways like using belts and scarves for a varied look. You can also experiment with short or long jackets, shrugs, capes, and ponchos for a modern approach apart from Kurtis. Whether it is plain cotton silk or heavily embroidered lehenga, it works for all types of events and occasions. Make sure that you wear heavy traditional or matching jewelry to balance the volume of the outfit. Wear high-heels and carry a stylish clutch for a cool look.

5. Anarkali Suits 

Though Patiala salwar suits are fun you can also opt for churidar bottoms with Anarkali Kurti. The graceful and evergreen traditional long floor length Anarkali never fails to embark its presence on the auspicious occasion of Lohri as well. Anarkali suits have always been in the good books of fashionistas for a longer time and attract newlywed brides with their flowy silhouettes and royal looks in almost every event. So, how can you ignore it on your first Lohri? Nothing can beat a floor-length Anarkali to be a center of attraction this festive season. From the net, silk, georgette, chiffon, and zari embroidered, opt for a heavy Anarkali with beads, sequins, or mirror work and complement it with the right choice of accessories and hair-style. A curly hairstyle with classy hairpins will perfectly suit while an elegant pair of high-heels will make your look attractive. However, you can switch out your typical churidar with pants, or leggings. It will be a modern indo-western experiment with your traditional look. With embroidery across the body, it would be a unique yet glamorous choice for your first Lohri. Match the exciting vibes of the festival by going for the vibrant hues. For example, red, pink, blue or green, etc. You can also go for the light color combination with seafoam green embroidered with sequins, zari, and gotta-Patti work.

6. Cool Indo-western Ideas

If you want to give your traditional look a modern touch this Lohri, then here are some ideas you can choose from.

Long Kurti With Pants

If you think that palazzo is not your type, try wearing a long kurti with a set of nice straight pants. Pick-out this outfit, you can set up new fashion trends for the newlywed bride this Lohri. You can opt for silk, or georgette long Kurti with heavy embellishments and pair it up with plain pants. It will be a great indo-western add-on this festive season. Or you can go for a plain long Kurti and team up with the patterned pants. It will look awesome and give the bride a stylish look at traditional functions. Do not forget to wear a pair of high-heels and elegant jhumkas with it. The biggest advantage of wearing these long Kurtis is that you can easily wear a warmer below it to feel warm in the cold.

Shirt Style Kurti

If you do not want to add-on a traditional dupatta and want an indo-western look, then experiment with your Kurtis. Instead of wearing a long Kurti, you can opt for the shirt style Kurti and pair it with the plain or patterned pants.

Lehenga Sarees

Are you looking for something out-of-the-box lehenga and saree ideas? If yes, then go for the <lehenga style sarees, a perfect indo-western add-on to your first Lohri. The best thing about these lehenga sarees is that the pallu is already draped and attached giving us a saree illusion within 5-minutes. It will be a perfect choice for the ladies looking for a heavy but easy to carry look this festive season.

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