How To Reuse Your Wedding Lehenga In 5 Different Ways

A wedding lehenga is an extremely precious piece of clothing for an Indian bride. However, the ensemble is also expensive and tends to be overlooked once worn on the wedding day. Brides often select their lehengas thinking they will repurpose them on some other occasion but hardly get around to doing it and the beautiful attire, stays packed in their closets forever.

But we believe, reusing your wedding lehenga can be quite an easy process that requires minor tweaks and a little experimentation around the outfit, for example a simple change in the jewellery you choose tto wear and your makeup can offer you a different look each time you decide to repeat the ensemble.

Here are 5 ways in which you can reuse your wedding lehenga:

Let go of the excess weight of your lehenga

Bridal lehenga comes with ample can-can and layers that add to its flare. One of the easiest ways to change the drape and the flow of the lehenga is by removing the extra layers. This not only helps you change the overall look but it also becomes easier for you to move around at your friend’s or siblings' wedding. 

Amp up your look with a jacket blouse or a cape

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A heavily embroidered lehenga skirt looks great with a short or mid-length jacket blouse, especially in contrasting colours and simple fabrics. A cape is another great option to pair your lehenga with. Not only does it help you go dupatta-free but it is also in style these days and can be made using your lehengas dupattas. 

Wear your bridal lehenga as an Anarkali

You can get your lehenga and choli tailored into an elegant Anarkali suit to be worn at another wedding. If you feel there is a disconnect between the two pieces, you can add an embroidered belt or get some embellishments stitched around the waist. Drape the dupatta from your original lehenga or try a contrasting coloured one with the Anarkali and dress it up with traditional jewellery.

Repurpose the different pieces of the lehenga into new outfits

You can pair your heavy choli with a plain skirt or get your dupatta tailored into a jacket that can be worn over a crop top and trouser sets. The heavy skirt can be worn with a corset blouse for a trendy and contemporary look. Similarly, one can also mix and match the various elements of men’s wedding sherwani to create different outfits.

Style your lehenga with a white shirt

A perfect way to balance out the bling is to wear your lehenga with a white shirt. Not only does this help you create a trendy outfit, but it also helps you avoid the tediousness of draping a dupatta. This combination of traditional and modern elements makes a great way to revamp your bridal outfit.

Reusing your wedding lehenga can help expand your traditional-wear wardrobe and it also contributes to sustainability in fashion. So, how are you going to repurpose your lehenga for the upcoming wedding season?