Although
western bridal trends has greatly influenced Asian
fashion in the UK, most Asian brides will
choose to wear a traditional Asian Bridal ensemble
reflective of their culture for their wedding day.
Given
the huge number of Asian Bridal designers in the
UK offering an enviable choice of Asian fashion, from indowesterns to heavily
embellished colourful lenghas, you will be spoilt
for choice in the quest for your Asian Bridal outfit.
There is a mind boggling variety of Asian fashion to choose from. Here are
some tips that you may wish to consider for choosing
your perfect Asian fashion
Start
shopping well in time
When
it comes to shopping for your Asian fashion, it is always best to start
shopping at least five to six months in advance
of the big day. This is all the more important given
that an Asian wedding involves numerous functions
and so you need to shop for more than just one bridal
outfit. It also goes without saying that your
Asian fashion has to outshine
what you wear for other ceremonies and so choosing
your bridal wear and other dresses can prove to
be a fun-filled yet time consuming task.
Finalize
what you wish to wear
When
it comes to Asian fashion, you can opt for a sari,
salwar kameez or a lengha choli. Even in these,
you can find both traditional designs and those,
which are a fusion of Eastern and Western cuts and
colours.
Given
that bridal lenghas are the most popular form of
Asian fashion on the market, it is important
to consider the varieties available, For example
the A-cut bridal lengha which is like the letter
'A' narrow on the top with a little flair on the
bottom. Then there is the straight cut bridal lengha
with slits on the sides so that the bride can move
comfortably. An umbrella cut lengha with lot of
flair at the bottom is also very popular. The fish
cut lengha is also highly popular. The bridal lengha
hugs the body on hips and then again flairs down
on the ankles. You will be best advised to choose
the type of lengha based on your height and body
type.
Set
a budget
When
it comes to
Asian fashion, it is very important
to keep the budget in mind and this is easier said
than done. Most bridal wear outfits have embroidery
and embellishments of stones, kundan, zari, crystals,
kori, resham, mirrors, and sequins. The price is
contingent largely upon the type of embroidery,
the amount of embroidery and the fabric that you
choose.
When
it comes to the price of an Asian fashion outfit, the sky is literally
the limit. So be realistic and look around carefully
and you will definitely find an Asian bridal outfit,
which is suitable for the occasion and well within
your budget.
Choose
the right fabric
The
weather at the time of your wedding can play an
important role in helping you decide which fabric
to choose for your Asian bridal outfit, though there
is no accounting for the variances in British Weather!
If your wedding is in summer or spring, chiffon,
georgette or net should be ideal. For winters, silk,
tissue, satin, or velvet would work best.
Choose
the right colour
The
traditional colours for Asian fashion are red and maroon and though
they are still in use, other colours like pink,
golden, blue, sea green, aquamarine, lilac and rose
are also in vogue. The best is to choose a colour
that suits your skin tone and your personality.
Pastel shades go well with the tanned complexions
whilst deeper colours contrast well with fair complexions.
Don't
compromise on the comfort level of your bridal wear.
It's
imperative that you are comfortable in your Asian fashion to carry it off confidently.
If you wish to opt for a straight cut, it would
be good to ensure that there are slits on the sides
to enable you to walk comfortably. Also, Asian wedding
ceremonies can often last for several hours and
so you would want to be relaxed to enjoy the most
memorable day of your life.
While
you can choose from the readymade Asian fashion and salwar kameezes, if you
have the time and budget, we recommend that you
go for a bespoke design service so that you create
a custom-designed, made to measure outfit which
has your name written all over it.
