https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/indian-wedding-celebration Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:40:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/indian-wedding-celebration#post-103995 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:52:36 +0000 elpgal 103995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sihaya, Can you share what you wore? I often find myself in the same predicament; my meagre Indian wardrobe is no good for weddings and parties. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/indian-wedding-celebration#post-103925 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:05:05 +0000 Sihaya 103925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>M2T - I echo what the others have said. I am Indian but recently attended an Indian event where I dressed in western outfit. I knew that I wouldn't be able to match the other Indian women in their fancy saris and gold so I decided to stand out. I was the only woman there in western clothes and got a lot of compliments on my outfit. One thing I"d add is that gold is the jewelry of choice for most Indians, especially at weddings. So if you want to blend in, wear gold - lots and lots of it. If you want to stand out, choose something else. I like the idea of having a statement piece. Keep it clean and crisp and distinctive. This should be a lot of fun. I hope you have a great time. I'd love to see pix. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/indian-wedding-celebration#post-103903 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:02:04 +0000 mummy2thea 103903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ruchi thanks for the advice I will ty the navy dress on again and work out what accessories to go for. I could always get a nice pasmina or likes as an extra cover up if I feel I need it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/indian-wedding-celebration#post-103889 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:47:34 +0000 Ruchi 103889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi mummy2thea,the description of the outfit,that RoseandJoan gave,sounds good.when i read that its a navy satin dress,I immediately thought of pearls..I am a pearls gal).I would not worry about the length of dress being above the knee as Indians are not so conservative when it comes to dressing up for a wedding. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/indian-wedding-celebration#post-103886 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:40:16 +0000 mummy2thea 103886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That might work indeed RoseandJoan, I am a little scared off the shorter length of this dress for this occassion. Does anyone know if above the knee would be inapropriate? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/indian-wedding-celebration#post-103880 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:31:27 +0000 RoseandJoan 103880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about that gorgeous navy satin dress you posted a couple of months ago, with your gold shoes and a statement multi gem necklace? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/indian-wedding-celebration#post-103873 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:00:08 +0000 Vani 103873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's Vani reporting from Vegas on her phone! M2T - ruchi and shana and right on. All Indian weddings are huge parties. And women show up at all different levels of dressiness. Simple outift (usually Saris) with blingy statement accessories, or heavily embroidered/brocade etc. outfits. Black is usually a no no since it is considered an inauspicious color; plain white outfit is a no no since it is sort of associated with widowhood (ugh). You couldn't go wrong with an outfit in jewel tone/bright color(s) with great accessories. Have fun at the wedding and most of all enjoy the food! I just hope there is enough variety of not-too-spicy food </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/indian-wedding-celebration#post-103842 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:42:18 +0000 mummy2thea 103842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Huge Thank You to you all for the great advice. I think I will look for a simple dress but in a bright or jewel colour and then focus on accessories like you all said. Thanks again for taking the time and sharing your thoughts </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/indian-wedding-celebration#post-103824 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:55:16 +0000 Angie 103824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I echo what the experts say. I have been to a few Indian celebrations and they are KILLER. So festive, colourful and fun - and the food is sublime. Pull out all the stops! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/indian-wedding-celebration#post-103784 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:38:28 +0000 shana 103784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Indian weddings/celebrations are usually pretty glamorous - women pull out their best silks, fancy jewelry (and loads of it), lots of bright colors etc. For Indian parties, we throw out the whole "just wear 1 statement piece of jewelry" rule and will wear a huge blingy necklace with huge blingy earrings, arm loads of sparkly bracelets, rings etc!</p> <p>Like Maya said, white would be a no no. Black can sometimes look dull in a sea of gorgeous jewel tones but it would work if it was glam - maybe sequins? I wore a black sari to a wedding a couple of years ago but it was heavily embellished and of course I piled on the jewelry too so a world away from a simple black sheath dress!</p> <p>Personally, I have always found it odd to see westerners wearing a sari or traditional Indian garb - it just seems so costumey sometimes. Sorry, I don't want to offend - just share my opinion.</p> <p>If you're not keen on buying something, I would just wear the fanciest dress you own and like Ruchi said, focus on some glam accessories - maybe some sparkly chandelier earrings, bling embellished sandals etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/indian-wedding-celebration#post-103782 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:53:29 +0000 Maya 103782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No black Ruchi? I wouldn't have known that. Good call. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/indian-wedding-celebration#post-103771 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:00:23 +0000 Ruchi 103771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Maya that a wedding is a big celebration in the Indian community.I would also suggest a cocktail dress but would avoid white and black.I assume that most attendees will be wearing silk and jewellery so it will be a good idea to wear bold accessories.I feel that rather than opt for a jazzy dress(which might otherwise might not of much use),play up with accessories.I feel that whatever you wear,the key is to be confident.And do enjoy the food,that is always the star at at any wedding.Its been a long time since I have been to a wedding and would love to attend one too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/indian-wedding-celebration#post-103742 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:05:25 +0000 Maya 103742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am here. Indians ALWAYS throw spectacular parties. I haven't been to any weddings or wedding-related activities (shocking, I know), but I have been to enough parties to know that they really pull out all the stops when it comes to celebrating.</p> <p>I'm guessing a lot of the attendees will be wearing traditional garb, which obviously you won't be wearing, but you can still pick up on some of the same ideas. I would opt for some sort of cocktail dress and incorporate a good dose of color, shine, glitz and glam. If that makes your head spin, small doses is fine and you don't have to do all of it at once. I don't know how conservative this family is but I would avoid wearing white, which is the color of mourning. I might also be inclined to stay away from red, which is the equivalent of white in a Christian wedding. I could be wrong about that since the cultural context is different. Maybe they don't really care as much as we do?</p> <p>You will definitely want to be dressed up though. A black dress is fine but I would look for something with sheen or some sort of textural interest, and don't be afraid of bold jewelry.</p> <p>Shana, Vani, Sihaya: Correct me if I'm wrong or add as needed to. This is just my instinct. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/indian-wedding-celebration#post-103736 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:47:06 +0000 Angie 103736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Where are Vani, Shana, Sihaya and Maya! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/indian-wedding-celebration#post-103642 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:35:05 +0000 chewyspaghetti 103642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you have a written invitation? If not, you might want to call the hostess and ask her what the dress code will be. What a fun event! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/indian-wedding-celebration#post-103594 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:57:46 +0000 mummy2thea 103594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On the advice of Angie I have reposted this under a different title. I posted yesterday about an event I have been invited to hosted by an Indian family my husband knows. They are having a big post wedding celebration joint 50th anniversary party, from what I know of them they are very wealthy and host the most fabulous parties so this leads me to ask what on earth should I wear? </p>