Pastel sarees for the bridal party
Pastels remain a cherished favourite for refined weddings, especially in Kerala. The pastel trend allows the bridal party to retain the colour code, without be chained to a single colour. Pastels work for multi generational bridal parties. But they are a perfect fit for sisters and friends of the bride. Making the pastel trend work for you is is finding the shade that suits your skin tone and the style that makes you look your best.
Some of the most popular shades in pastels for this season are lilac, ivory, mint, dusty rose, soft coral and ice blue. Organza and chiffon are beautiful fabrics for pastel sarees, giving you the perfect drape. You can bling up the sarees with heavy sequins, or opt for soft embroidery styles like chikankari.
Alia Bhat’s romantic floral mint green Sabyasachi pastel saree for the Met Gala is a perfect way to invoke nostalgia with pastels. The saree represented the timelessness of Indian embroidery. Gemstones, beadwork, fringes and silk floss with a ruffled pleat made it a dreamy creation. Evoking the 1920s, the saree was augmented by Alia’s make up and hair, suited perfectly to the theme of the saree- evoking the earth, sky and the sea.
Sonam Kapoor married the classic floral trend to a blush pink saree to make a retro style statement. The large floral prints on the organza saree, designer diamond necklace and golden oversized puff sleeve blouse all added to the vibe of romantic allure. Sonam’s obsession with floral prints continued when she contemporarised a Rohit Bal saree at the UK India week with a floral trench coat. The pastel green saree and the coat had gorgeous oversized floral designs.
In contrast, Nayantara picked a flawless lavender organza to make her mark at a wedding, teaming them with diamonds, lending it a modern and contemporary feel. Subtle make up and elegant accessories made this a perfect wedding guest look.
Pastels became young and vibrant when Deepika Padukone stunned in a multi shade Payal Khandwala saree in pastels. The georgette saree had primary colours in pastels- blue, yellow, green and pink. She paired it aquamarine drop earrings, a subtle makeup and a sleek hair bun. Perfection is simplicity.
However, the year’s revelation should be Kanchipuram pastels, which has become a must have addition for most designer houses. Soft pastel shades with delicate silver zari is a welcome addition to wedding wardrobes. Trisha rocked a pastel blue soft check Kanchipuram with an elegant white blouse. Shehnaz Gill wore a beautiful pastel green and silver Kanchipuram, which is accessorised with bespoke jewellery and a gajra.
