Pakistani brides have always set goals when it comes to wedding attires or make-up. There is something extraordinary and other-wordly about them. Their beauty speaks of the celestial and about ‘roohaniyat’. Pakistani Bridal dresses too don’t belong to the mundane world. They have an almost dreamy, fairy-tale like appeal which takes our imagination to an all new domain.

What are Pakistani Bridal Dresses?

Just like Indian Wedding Dresses Though this term can’t have a single absolute definition, we shall try to sum up the main elements and types of Pakistani bridal dresses or attires. The most common type is just an extended version of the anarkali kurta with a larger-than-life flare and fitted bodice. Most of the time, these are floor length and some also come with trails. Paired with dupattas, these dresses showcase elaborate and all over gold or silver embellishment. Another type of the Pakistani bridal dress is a long A-line or straight dress paired with a gharara or a churidar and dupatta. We also see kurtas paired with sharara bottoms or even flared lehenga skirts. In all cases, the embellishment plays the most important role and the base fabric is often covered up in the same. We see a whole lot of unusual bridal colors and also deep, dark tones. The dupatta also plays an important role and almost always covers the head of the bride. The use of net capes is also not uncommon.

Let us today check out 40 of these exquisite Pakistani bridal dresses, doing the rounds on Instagram!

40 of these exquisite Pakistani Bridal Dresses

1. Floral Accentuates

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The blush pink bridal dress not only has a dramatic trail, it showcases traditional and mostly contemporary floral motifs. Silver tone zardozi work along with cut-dana, pearl and crystal embroidery etc create a dazzling effect.

2. Rose & Gold Pakistani Bridal Dress

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We see all over embellishment in the case of this bridal dress. While the dress itself is in a shade of rose with peach undertones, the dupatta is in pale gold. From zardozi work to cut-dana, dabka, sequin embroidery to pearl, stone and crystal work and traditional thread work in floral motifs – we see it all!

3. Yellow Pakistani Bridal Dress

This stunning Pakistani bridal dress in lustrous yellow silk is unique in its own way! Unlike other bridal dresses, this one is not very heavy in terms of embellishment! The skirt part of the attire showcases vertical panel style motifs in thread, sequin and zari work. The bodice also showcases similar work in floral motifs.

4. Pink Paragon

This shade of pink is a trend in itself. It’s somewhere between a cool toned lilac and blush pink. With gold, it is looking celestial. The wide thread-worked borders, the bootas look extremely appropriate with the whole ensemble.

5. Pastel Pink Promise

Here is another Pakistani bridal dress in a pale pastel pink. The shade is simply stunning! The slit top with the net and tulle skirt with ruffled and furled hemline is truly one-of-a-kind.

6. Reminiscing Pietra Dura

Pietra Dura art perhaps originated in Persia and was brought to India by the Mughals. We see an abundance of it on the Taj Mahal. Floral patterns were created by hammering precious and semi-precious stones on marble. Against the white marble background the colors of the gemstones came alive. The same concept has been used in case of this bridal dress. On a base of cream tone, various colors have been used in the form of thread work to create traditional floral patterns.

7. Golden Yellow Pakistani Bridal Dress with Gharara

This golden yellow tone has a hint of saffron in it, giving it an orange-ish glow! The silver embroidery in contrast to the golden tinge creates a unique look. It has paired with a striped gharara.

8. Maroon Silk Bridal Dress

This Pakistani bridal dress personifies elegance! There is something extraordinary about dark tones and rich fabrics. So this dark maroon silk itself creates a stunning base for the matte gold embellishment. The not-so-flared A-line cut of the dress, the big yet tastefully chosen motifs, the boat neck are elements that add to the elegance of the attire.

9. Pale Gold Charisma

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We see some of the rarest colors on Pakistani bridal dresses. This color is a cross between sand and pale gold. It looks so brilliant against the beautiful day. On the layer of net, the embellishment have been placed.. We see cut work, embroidered hemlines on the skirt as well as the dupatta.

10. Traditional Stunner – Pakistani Bridal Dress

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There is something extraordinary about traditional looks. Shades of red or maroon paired with heavy gold embellishment is a classic way of dressing up a bride. It can never go wrong. The bride looks mesmerizing in the long traditional kurta paired with the flared skirt.

11. The Bride in Red

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It’s not a simple, traditional red Pakistani bridal dress. The zari work shows floral bouquets set within delicate ornate arches reminiscent of Mughal gardens and traditional Mughal inlay art.

12. Beige Beginning

Pakistani bridal dresses define brilliance in muted or neutral tones. This masterpiece showcases detailed jaal work with hand-cut sequin, dabka and nakshi embroidery. It also has floral details in red using resham thread work and zardozi embroidery. Cut-dana and tilla work have also been used.

13. Peach Panache

Underneath the thick layer of silver zardozi, sequin and crystal embroidery is a layer of the palest and coolest pastel peach in silk and net. The dress comes with a trail and elaborate dupatta.

14. Stars Shine Down

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Though this bridal dress is in a dark brownish-red tone, the zari, sequin and crystal work is somehow reminiscent of the milky way. And the golden boota motifs all over the attire look like stars shining down.

15. Yellow and Orange

If you thought this was a combination only for the haldi function, it’s time you change your mind. This dulhan wears this exquisite bridal dress in yellow with flare and layers. The skirt showcases detailed embroidery in zari and threads showcasing peacocks, ornate arches, fruits and flowers – a Mughal garden. The embellished band of orange near the hemline is a total game changer.

16. Cream Tone & Silver Bridal Dress

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Sometimes the simplicity of an outfit takes it to another new level of beauty! We see gota patti style embellishment in silver on the yoke and as vertically running strips on the skirt part of this Pakistani bridal dress. But the embellishment is neither present in abundance nor too blingy which brings out the elegance of this cream tone layered attire.

17. Ethnic Wear Heaven

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Such outfits and dresses can easily change the mindset that grand occasions require the bride to wear a lehenga or a heavy gown! It’s just a long-ish kurta paired with palazzos and a dupatta in a mix of pastel and neutral tones. We see extensive and detailed embroidery in thread and zari along with pearl and sequin work in neutral tones with a hint of silver.

18. Satin and Net – Pakistani Bridal Dress

Pakistani bridal dresses are usually heavy with rich decadent fabrics, a whole lot of embellishment etc. But if you want a lighter version of the same, you can go for something like this! It is created in two layers – the satin one below in solid tone along with a layer of net on top showcasing light floral embroidery. The sky blue color makes the outfit appear light and airy!

19. Zari Zeal – Pakistani Wedding Dress

This Pakistani bridal dress is exotic! It is really not for everyone but the one who can carry it, like this bride, will surely be remembered for her beauty and elegance. It uses colors like black, dark brown and maroon. But all over the outfit – a long straight kurta with gharara bottoms and dupatta – we see dense and extensive embroidery in golden zari. There are sequins and stones used with the zari to create the imagery of roses and vines.

20. The Play of Contrasts

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Golden yellow, dark pink and teal – the three shades create a beautiful contrast along with the zari embellishment on this outfit. Pakistani bridal dresses are mostly seen in pastels or base tones with the occasional dark maroon or red. This color combination is truly unique in this style of clothing.

21. Solid Tone Magic

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These marigold orange and marigold yellow dresses mostly flaunt their solid tones with zari embellishment only on the borders and certain other areas like the lower part of the skirt.

22. Pale Gold Tone Lehenga Dress

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Here is another type of Pakistani bridal dress. In this case the dress has been tailored to resemble a lehenga with a longer choli. In pale gold raw silk with bead, sequin and zardozi work, the outfit is perfect for the bride who wants to skip red. It has been paired with a contrasting blue dupatta.

23. Simple Yet Exquisite

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Starting with its simplicity, this bridal dress is exquisite in every aspect. First, the warm toned tomato red is at once an unique, rich and bright color. Second, the cut of the dress is neither too flared nor a limp straight. It has just the right amount of flare with light pleates. The work on the bodice is devoid of bling and what steals the show is the cut work neckline with embroidery!

24. Dark Red Pakistani Bridal Dress

Our list is incomplete without a rich dark red toned bridal outfit with elaborate embellishment. This is just that! The panel style embroidery in gold on the skirt and floral work on the bodice is to die for!

25. Red on Red

Though self tone embellishment is a trending thing right now, the design structure of this bridal dress is highly inspired from western wedding gowns! Along with roses and vines, the outfit showcases a lot of stripes and checks. Also, we see an abundant use of lace, net and frills creating that Victorian gown-like illusion!

26. Larger-than-life?

Another aspect of Pakistani Bridal Dresses is their larger-than-life appeal! Take for example this one. The rust tone of the fabric can’t be seen for the elaborateness of the heavy silver tone embellishments. The bottom hemline has been given huge furls.

27. The Beige Bridal Dress

Pastel tones in neutral shades – that’s a style statement in itself. And if you have a rich fabric is such a color topped with a layer of embellished net – the result is simply from your world of dreams. This beige bridal dress has that dream-like quality!

28. Pastel Yellow Net Pakistani Bridal Dress

This pastel yellow tone has a golden hue! It has been paired with a pastel pink and pistachio toned dupatta and studded with silver sequin work. The bootas all over glitter like stars. The layer of net on the outfit makes it even more beautiful!

29. Bronze Bonanza

Here is another ‘out of this world’ gorgeous outfit for the Pakistani bride. The bronze satin and net dress is all over worked using metallic threads, zardozi beads, stones, sequins etc. It is paired with a contrasting red dupatta.

30. The Bride in Grey – Pakistani Bridal Dress

Such an unusual color for a bride yet so exquisite! This Pakistani bridal dress has a double skirt and boxy net sleeves. The silver on grey look is to die for! While the bodice and sleeves are quite heavily embellished, the work on the skirt part is scattered aesthetically!

31. Dreams in Zari

It’s the most gorgeous bridal dress you will ever see! Apart from usage of other crafts what stands out most is the golden zari embroidery all over the bodice and the skirt. It is in a deep red to maroon tone and the richness of the color as well as the fabric comes through. There is a slit down the middle of the flared skirt.

32. Bride in Gold

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The exquisiteness of this color is enough to keep everyone mesmerized! In a decadent silk, the deep gold tone gets complimented by the use of golden metallic bead embroidery and zardozi work. We see detailed embroidery on the hem of the skirt and boota motifs all over the fit-and-flare kurti paired with the skirt.

33. Goals in Grey

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This dazzling grey Pakistani bridal dress is literally out of a dream. The flared skirt has a trail and there is all over embellishment in the form of sequin, stone, crystal, zardozi and dabka work. Not an inch of space has been left to create a unique textured and luxuriant look.

34. Thread Work on Peach

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This dress is simply serene and soothing to the senses! On the light tone of pastel peach we see all over thread work in white, with a hint of silver zari. The dress is not that flared but floor-length.. The net dupatta, draped around the head of the bride, creates a trail of its own.

35. The Bride in Green

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The Pakistani bride in green is a classic bridal look that can’t be replaced with new-age fashion innovations. This bride wears this dark green dress with all over zari embroidery in gold. The work includes motifs like elephants, trees, plants, mountains and flowers. This dress is a typically traditional Pakistani bridal attire and creates a classic look.

 

36. Orange-Yellow Layered Bridal Dress

The unique color speaks volumes. On the orange-tinged yellow fabric, there is an abundance of silver zardozi and zari work. The dress is designed in layers.

37. Red and Gold Pakistani Bridal Dress

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This list is incomplete without a typical red and gold Pakistani bridal dress. It’s all-over embellished in intricate gold metallic bead and thread work. The dress has a straight cut and is paired with a flared gharara and dupatta.

38. Yellow Contrast Embroidery Bridal Dress

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If you are confident about pulling off a really traditional look, go for such a bridal dress! In a bright yellow tone it flaunts heavy embellishment in colors contrasting the base color. We see a lot of gold and a lot of bling!

39. Wine Red Bridal Dress with Skirt

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Bridal dresses in straight cut look really beautiful when paired with heavy flared skirts or sharara bottoms. This dress in dark wine red is a beauty to behold. The meticulous details of the gold embellishment on both the skirt and the dress is clearly displayed on such a dark base tone.

40. With Embroidered Net Cape

It’s perhaps the most contemporary design on this list! The dress has an A-line cut with woven silver details on a pastel blue base. But the real beauty of the attire lies in the net cape which showcases multi-color floral embroidery.

If you fell in love with any of the Pakistani bridal dresses in this list or if you already have an inspiration for a Pakistani bridal dress, get in touch with us! We can make your dream come true with regard to your bridal attire. Get your bridal dress customised at GetEthnic because we believe in creations that come from a perfect balance between your requirements and our expertise.

Indian ethnic fashion is known for its use of vibrant colors that represent the elements of nature. From luscious greens to fiery reds and oranges to soothing blues, we can see it all in our traditional fabrics. The year-end wedding season is just round the corner and the most raging trend in Indian bridal wear right now is the inclusion of such colors. Monotone outfits will never go out of fashion but certain color combinations can really lift the mood of the entire ensemble.

25 Colorful Lehengas that showcase vibrant color combinations

1. Duo-Tone and Rare Hues

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We can see some unique colors on this wedding lehenga. Apart from a perky pink, there is a purple with pinkish-golden hue! We can see a shade of brown, moss green and rust that are not exactly mono-tones. The fabrics have been woven with multiple threads to give the colors different undertones. The green has a bit of mustard in it, the brown a bit of gold etc. On such vibrant duo-tone colors, there is a lot of embellishment. Moreover, the colors used are not even typical bridal shades, making this lehenga really unique!

2. Stunning in Stripes

It’s one of the most cleverly designed colorful lehengas in this list! First, along with vibrant hues like orange, yellow, green, brown etc, the color white has also been used. The use of white brings out the brightness in the other colors as well! On this, instead of heavy embellishment, we can see diagonally running stripes all over. This makes the outfit really unique and adds a contemporary edge to the whole look.

3. Neon Nuance

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Just get bold and proudly flaunt the colors of your dreams. This bride has chosen neon shades for her lehenga. On a base of light neon-ish green, we can see networked embellishment in the form of woven designs and sequin work. We see motifs of birds and flowers. In contrast to the green of the base, colors like purple, pink, blue etc look stunning!

4. ZigZag Zing

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Rainbow colors and geometric patterns are a match made in heaven! In the case of this colorful lehenga we see large zigzag patterns all over the skirt. Two shades of the same color are used next to each other which also creates an ombre effect. We have blues, greens, oranges and yellows with a bit of glitter!

5. Colorful Thread Work Lehenga

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Not only are the color combinations showcased in this lehenga unique and beautiful, the outfit uses excellent traditional craftsmanship and colorful thread work! On the pink ombre effect skirt we see multi-color peacock motifs. The yellow choli has multicolor thread work. The dupatta showcases phulkari embroidery in multi-color threads and mirror work on a base of black.

6. Color Goals in Florals

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While the base of this lehenga is in a neutral tone, it has all over floral embroidery in stunning color combinations. Starting with flowers in pastel pinks and peaches to big petalled flowers in yellows and reds to green leaves and vines – you have it all! Coupled with the colorful thread work, we can see the use of crystals and stones. The crystal embroidery comes alive on the net dupatta.

7. Panelled Saturated Shades

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Colorblocked lehengas in vibrant saturated shades are all set to rule the fall wedding season this year. The panelled design structure and the diagonally running stripes are elements from western fashion. When these are combined with vibrant Indian hues, magic is bound to happen! Such designs are ruling the runways this season and if your wedding is round the corner just go for such a colorful lehenga!

8. Horizontal ZigZag Panels

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We have seen lots of colorful lehengas with vertical panels or kalis on the lehenga skirt! This time it’s the other way round! It’s a mehendi outfit and we have zigzag bands or panels of colors running horizontally round the skirt. We have colors like purple, peach, turquoise, yellow and pink. To draw the attention of the onlooker entirely to the unique skirt, the choli is minimalistic – it’s in beige tone and showcases mirror work.

9. Green Pink Turquoise and Purple

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Sounds confusing but looks stunning! These colors have been combined with zari embroidery and used in dome shaped structures on the beige skirt. The colors can also be seen on the choli and the dupatta.

10. Floral Block Print on Colors

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It’s a true multi-color bridal lehenga. Panel design structure has been used for the gorgeous skirt and we see use of Indian earthy colors like yellow, red, pink, mustard etc. On these strips we can see block printed floral motifs reminiscent of banjara fashion and ajrakh block printing! Combined with that is sheesha embroidery and a little bit of gota patti work.

11. Colors and Brocades

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This stunning lehenga showcases the juxtaposition of brocade fabrics in different colors like pink, red, olive, sage etc. All the appliqued fabrics have floral woven brocade motifs. The borders have gota patti work in gold. It’s a gorgeous lehenga for the mehendi or haldi function! The use of so many colors with golden zari work can really brighten the complexion of the bride.

12. Orange Base

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Orange is such a vibrant and particularly bridal color that any other color combination on it looks gorgeous! This lehenga has an orange base on which we see the use of multiple colors like sage green, dark blue, teal, turquoise, red, pink and even thread embroidery and zari work. The lower part of the skirt looks exotic with dome-like structures with floral motifs within and complex borders.

13. Multi-Color Panelled Lehenga

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Complexity of detailing, juxtaposition of different types of embroidery and crafts etc is what makes a multi-color lehenga actually stunning! Here we see very minute detailing all over and the use of crafts like thread work, block print, gota patti, sequin embroidery etc over panelled design in a myriad colors. It’s a stunning bridal lehenga and can give good competition to traditional red and pink bridal wear.

14. Of Zari and Colors

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This lehenga is one-of-a-kind! We see the use of net fabric in panel-like design on the skirt. Every possible color you can imagine is present on the skirt along with complementing gold detailing in the form of zari work, sequin embroidery, brocade etc. The elaborate gold border of the skirt is also breathtaking!

15. The Peacock Lehenga

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Like the myriad hues on the peacock’s tail, the colors on this lehenga are creating a combination that is as vibrant as Nature itself! The lehenga also showcases an unique color pairing – turquoise blue with dark purple! The turquoise blue skirt has peacock motifs all over along with an ornate gold border. The purple dupatta and matte gold choli complement the lehenga skirt appropriately.

16. Color Trio – Purple, Yellow, Green

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Another great and unique color combination is showcased in this lehenga! The panel structure design is definitely a hit with brides these days. On that we have woven floral motifs running vertically in gold. The three colors used are dark purple, dark green and golden yellow. All the colors are dark and bright but somehow they work together and do not clash. This makes this lehenga really unique!

17. Tiered Net Lehenga

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It’s another brilliant choice for a mehendi or haldi outfit! Though there are multiple shades used, not every color contrasts the other. We see the use of three shades of green – mint, light green and moss green – on the first three tiers of the lehenga skirt. The last tier is in a contrasting tomato red shade that transforms the look. The choli is more detailed when it comes to embellishment but it uses the same color combination.

18. Mint and Olive

Some shades of green are really tricky. With a cooler undertone, mint green can easily look like turquoise and with a warm undertone or golden hue it can resemble pistachio. In this case, however, we see a color between mint and sea green! It has been used for the dupatta and in the form of floral thread work on the light olive green lehenga skirt. To create contrasts, thread work in colors like bright and pastel pink, powder blue etc have been used.

19. Delicate Detailing

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This lehenga too uses the tiered design language on the skirt! What sets it apart, though, is the intricate detailing on each tier. With colorful lehengas, we mostly see a lack of major embellishment or color block design language. In the case of this colorful lehenga, it’s all about the detailing on embellishment and motifs. Because the skirt is so complex, the bodice of the choli is in a solid tone.

20. Narrow ZigZag Layers

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It’s a difficult look to carry! So go for it only if you are very sure! We have seen a lot of horizontal tiers and panelled color blocking in this blog so far! But this lehenga is one of a kind with narrower layers in a zigzag pattern. Moreover, a myriad colors have been ranging from bright tones, textured ones and even neons. So this lehenga is definitely not for the faint hearted!

21. Sectional Symmetry

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This really unique and one-of-a-kind lehenga skirt is to die for! The hemline is shaped like petals and all over the skirt separate sections have been created to showcase different colors and textures. We can see a myriad colors like dark blue, pink, peach, yellow, pastel blue, gold etc. Brocades, woven designs, embroidered florals – we have it all! The neon pink choli and ruffled dupatta add to the uniqueness of the attire.

22. Quirky Composition

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When it comes to Indian crafts involving colors – like bandhej, block printing etc – the “quirky” element always comes through. Here we see a lehenga skirt with kalis in alternating yellow and pink colors with bandhej work! The border of the skirt also showcases a collage of printed, colorfully colliding fabrics to create that quirky look. The choli is unique too with extreme detailing and full puffed sleeves.

23. Nomadic Necessities

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The Rajwada kingdoms are not only known for their royalty but also for their fashion which is highly influenced by the vibrancy of the nomadic tribes that inhabit the region. This lehenga is straightaway inspired by such fashion and uses striking neon and bright shades and combines them with metallic embellishment and gota patti work. The skirt has horizontal tiers of different colors creating an environment of symmetrical chaos.

24. Realms of Colors

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Complementing colors like shades of green, blues, purples and some neons have been used to create horizontal layers all over the skirt! These layers are interspersed with zari embroidery, gota patti work, pom pom detailing, mirror work etc. Combined with floral jewellery, it’s the perfect outfit for the mehendi functions.

25. Colors on Neutral Base

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In a cream tone, this lehenga showcases a multitude of pastel shades and some brighter hues with floral designs. The skirt borders, hemline and choli have been embellished with floral thread work and some woven designs. But what really steals the show is the colored zigzag lines all over the lehenga skirt.

If following this trend of mult-icolor lehengas or lehengas with unique color combinations is your cup of tea, just get in touch with us! Though colors together look chaotically beautiful, it’s not so simple to put together! A lot depends on the colors on your outfit. Certain colors can lift your skin tone while some other colors may make you look dull. So, it is of utmost importance that such a lehenga be custom made, exclusively for the wearer, with the intervention of an expert. This is what we specialize in!