5 chic and contemporary outfits to wear to your best friend’s wedding

It's your best friend's wedding and the excitement is palpable. Amidst all those bridesmaid duties, it's equally important to get your outfits sorted well in advance. After all, you'll be stunning alongside the bride herself and will be a part of the all-important bridal entourage! So, this summer wedding season, make a style statement under the sun, with a play of modern designs on traditional silhouettes.

Contemporary and urban-chic ethnic wear is fast becoming a go-to at most weddings. We've rounded up several looks for you as inspiration. From fun, breezy lehengas and cape sets to easy silhouettes that will let you enjoy the festivities to the hilt. 

Alia Bhatt in Papa Don’t Preach by Shubhika 

Summer weddings call for a blush hues. This ivory embellished lehenga paired with a pink butterfly blouse makes for a fun outfit to adorn. You can go easy on the accessories, as the the lehenga features an assortment of metallics, acrylics and sequins.The reflective beads also add a theatrical touch. We think this can make a great pick for a sangeet. 

Krystle Dsouza in a Gaurav Gupta Anarkali
 

If you like the structure and poise of a saree but are bound to be on-the-go as the bride’s bestie, opt for a gorgeous anarkali with the silhouette of a saree! This brings in an element of couture with its draped pallu and pleated anarkali, that has sewed-on flower patches to create a delicate emphasis on the bodice. This anarkali style is an absolute stunner and can be styled in a versatile manner. 

Shibani Dandekar in an Anamika Khanna Co-ord Set

This boho-chic ensemble is perfect for a haldi or mehendi ceremony. A high-waisted, asymmetrical skirt paired with an intricate pearl- embroidered blouse and breezy cape is the way you want to make a statement this summer. It's fun, feminine and flirty all at the same time. Not forgetting the functional aspect, that’ll get you through a long day of ceremonies, and some dancing.

Janhvi Kapoor in a Manish Malhotra Saree

Go monochrome but make it glam! This heavily sequined lilac saree with tassels on the pallu is a head-turner, not to mention the overall shimmering effect that it offers. A wedding reception party can always do with a little glitter, and a breathtaking saree like this one will be perfect for the evening! 

Aditi Rao Hydari in a Ridhi Mehra Sharara Set

A breezy and charming sharara set is an ideal outfit to wear to your best friend’s mehendi. With a printed peplum kurta and fit-and-flare style sharara pants, you can create a fashion moment for yourself. The pleats under the bust and below the knees add so much drama to the look! Adorn this outfit with silver jewellery and you’ll have yourself an elevated ethnic style.