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18 Ways To Give Your Traditional Salwar Kameez A Stylish Upgrade

18 Ways To Give Your Traditional Salwar Kameez A Stylish Upgrade

The most modern, stylish versions of the salwar kameez for the wedding season, set against the old-world charm of a sprawling haveli.

    • Team Brides Today
  • Apr 04, 2020
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(From left): On Akanksha: Suit, Tamanna Punjabi Kapoor. Necklace and earrings, Dhera Singh and Sons.

On Gurmanya: Suit, Rs. 7,500, Torani. Maangtika, Dhera Singh and Sons.

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Suit, Rs. 1,19,500, Rahul Mishra. Dupatta, Shades of India. Earrings and bracelet, Dhera Singh and Sons. Paasa, Jagdish Jewellers, Patiala. See Where to Buy for details.

Models: Yashvika Ghai at Runway Lifestyle; Vanshika Saxena at Kay Savino Yhome Scouting; and Akanksha Pathak at Ninjas

Model Management. Hair and makeup: Anu Kaushik.

Photographer’s agency: INEGA.

Fashion assistants: Mayank Choudhary and Nikita Gupta.

Location: Courtesy Neemrana’s Baradari Palace, Patiala.

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A single colour from head to toe makes a dramatic statement. Pair with delicate peepul patti gold jewellery.

(From left) On Akanksha: Suit, Rs. 99,990, Anita Dongre. Earrings and maangtika, Jagdish Jewellers, Patiala. Bangles, stylist’s own.

On Vanshika: Suit, Raw Mango. Earrings, Dhera Singh and Sons. Maangtika, Jagdish Jewellers, Patiala. Bangles, Shilpi Goel.

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Slip into the biggest trend of the season— the embroidered velvet salwar kameez. A light chiffon dupatta is an easy way to balance the look.

Suit, Rs. 1,56,000, Anita Dongre. Earrings and maangtika, Jagdish Jewellers, Patiala.

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(From left): On Vanshika: Kurta, Rs. 18,000, Shades of India. Earrings, Jagdish Jewellers, Patiala. Necklace, Dhera Singh and Sons.

On Akanksha: Suit, Rangsutra. Necklace and earrings, Dhera Singh and Sons.

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Rediscover the beauty of glass bangles: Stack this simple accessory in shades that match your outfit.

(From left) On Vanshika: Kurta, Rs. 24,600, Ridhi Mehra. Dupatta, Rs. 10,500, Good Earth. Necklace and maangtika, Jagdish Jewellers, Patiala. Bangles, stylist’s own.

On Akanksha: Kurta, Rs. 24,600, Ridhi Mehra. Dupatta,Rs. 5,500, Shades of India. Necklace and maangtika, Chavvi Jewellers. Bangles, stylist’s own.

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(Clockwise from top)
On Akanksha: Suit, Raw Mango. Maangtika, Nayirah Jewellers. Necklace, Shilpi Goel Jewellers.

On Vanshika: Suit, Rs. 54,500, Payal Pratap. Maangtika, earrings, and necklace, Nayirah Jewellers. Juttis, Amrita KM.

On Yashvika: Suit, Rs. 33,500, Good Earth. Earrings: Chavvi Jewellers. Matha patti, Nayirah Jewellers. Juttis, Rs. 3,199, Shilpsutra.

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The new uniform for a day function? A loose kurta in a soft pink tone— feminine and modish, at once.

Kurta, pants, Rs. 25,000, and cap, Rs. 18,000, Torani.
Earrings and bracelets, Jagdish Jewellers, Patiala.
Juttis, Rs. 4,500, Good Earth.

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(From left) On Akanksha: Kurta, garara, and dupatta, Rs. 35,000, Ekaya Banaras. Maantika, earrings, and necklace. Dhera Singh and Sons. Bangles, stylist’s own.

On Vanshika: Suit, Raw Mango. Earrings, Amrapali. Necklace and maangtika, Dhera Singh and Sons. All jewellery, prices upon request.

Fashion editor: Carol Singh.

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Beautifully-decadent weaves will bring out the best in you. 

(From left) On Yashvika and Vanshika: Kurta and dupatta, Tamanna Punjabi Kapoor. Earrings and maangtika, Dhera Singh and Sons.

On Akanksha: Kurta, Rs. 40,000, Inchee Tape. Dupatta, Raw Mango. Earrings and maangtika, Jagdish Jewellers, Patiala. Bangles, stylist’s own. All jewellery, prices upon request.

Fashion editor: Carol Singh.
Photographs by Sushant Chabbria.