Nothing beats the excitement of your best friend getting married. And being the bride’s bestie means that you spend just as much time and effort as the bride to find the perfect outfit. You want to stand out, dazzle and look spectacular at every function. Also, accessorizing it right is just so important. And you need just so many clothes! God, so much to do, right?! So here are 10 gorgeous outfit ideas we’ve put together, especially for you.
1. For a royal look at the bestie’s shaadi
For a royal and ethereal look at your bestie’s wedding, a nice flared anarkali in a beautiful deep hue is just perfect. For a more elaborate look you could opt for a jacket style anarkali and pair it with statement chaandbalis. High heels, loose curls and a fierce lip colour will complete your look.
POPxo Recommends: Ira Soleil Maroon Anarkali (Rs 1,615), Zaveri Pearls Gold Plated Chaandbali (Rs 381)
2. A pretty blue set for the cocktail
The cocktail evening demands classy and stylish silhouettes, and a crop top with a skirt sounds like the best bet. Keep it minimal with a statment ring and a matching clutch but do not forgot those sexy gold high heels. You could opt for a messy bun to go with this style.
POPxo Recommends: Inddus Banarasi Blue Lehenga Choli (Rs 3,199), Nakkashee Gold Metal Sling Bag (Rs 994)
3. Pick pastels for the engagement ceremony
If your bestie is having a day function, you should totally go in for a pretty pastel outfit. Pastels are all the rage and an easy, breezy kurta and palazzo set is just perfect for the day. For the bestie’s engagement or the ghar ka function, this’ll be just perfect. Keep your makeup minimal and opt for delicate jewellery.
POPxo Recommends: Biba Printed A-Line Kurta (Rs 1,899), Rosebella Pink Palazzos (Rs 349)
4. The vibrant mehendi look!
Ooh, mehendis are our favourite function and what better than a bright yellow outfit to stand out. A vibrant yellow kurta with a stylish slit and colourful chappals will be an awesome mehendi look. Go all out with colourful, quirky jewellery and do not forget to swipe on a pop coloured lipstick.
POPxo Recommends: 9rasa Yellow Printed Kurta (Rs 1,299), Myra Multicolour Flats (Rs 224)
5. For a stunning sangeet look!
Go all out for the sangeet function in a stunning lehenga and elaborate jewellery. After all, you’ll be up there on the stage performing for your best friend. Style your hair in a nice bun so you don’t have to worry about flyaways and opt for juttis to complete your look.
POPxo Recommends: Ajio Floral Print Lehenga Set (Rs 1,100), Zaveri Pearls Borla Maangtika (Rs 402)
6. Maxis are perfect for the ghar ka functions!
Maxi dresses are a great option for the girl who likes to keep it subtle yet stylish. And if accessorized right, they surely can make you look fabulous at a wedding. Pick an attractive colour and slip on those high heels. Go in for a stylish side-swept hair look and trust us, everyone will only be watching you!
POPxo Recommends: Global Desi Jarida Maxi (Rs 2,549), Sukkhi Beaded Drop Earrings (Rs 419)
7. A traditional lehenga for the wedding
For your best friend’s wedding day, opt for a bright colour that wouldn’t clash with her bridal red. And no points for guessing that a lehenga choli set is the way to go. For the jewellery, don’t forget a gorgeous maangtika and lots of chunky bangles.
POPxo Recommends: Yepme Embellished Blue Lehenga (Rs 2,820), Zaveri Pearls Gold & Pink Maangtika (Rs 534)
8. Reception ready in peaches and blush!
For an elegant look at your friend’s reception, an anarkali in a subtle colour is all you need. Go in for something plain yet charming and complete the look by pairing it with a statement box clutch. Look for quirky motifs and prints for the most spectacular look ever.
POPxo Recommends: Women Republic Peach Suit (Rs 2,730), Hopping Street Pink Raw Silk Clutch (Rs 1,450)
9. Pick sarees for the cocktail
When in doubt, wear a saree and trust us, you’ll not be disappointed. For the wedding, engagement, mehendi or even the sangeet, sarees look great each and every time you wear them. Style your tresses in loose curls and complete the look with a pair of stunning earrings.
POPxo Recommends: Ishin Orange Georgette Saree (Rs 1,199), Zaveri Pearls Peacock Shaped Earrings (Rs 522)
10. Dhoti style for the bestie ki mehendi!
Jazz up your look in a pair of dhoti pants and juttis for the best friend’s sangeet or mehendi. If you want your look to be an absolute hit among your friends circle, the dhoti surely won’t disappoint! Go dramatic with the makeup and opt for one statement jewellery piece to complete your look.
POPxo Recommends: Fabkaz Dhoti Pant & Jacket (Rs 1,149), Step N Style Velvet Jutti (Rs 975)
Let’s start shopping, ladies!