Festive occasions are special for us women because apart from getting the chance to let our hair down, we can also buy different kinds of beautiful ethnic clothing. What woman doesn’t love to pamper herself from time to time by dressing up in the thirty feet of ethnic royalty? However, sometimes with the wide range of eye-catching options that are available in ethnic clothing; our decision-making ability can sometimes become paralyzed. To make this choice a little easier for you, here is a list of five of the trendiest ethnic clothes that you can choose for any festive occasion:

1. bridal sarees

Bridal sarees are made to make you feel special and the best thing about them is that you don’t have to be a bride to wear one. These sarees are usually made of rich fabrics such as silk, brocade or chiffon, and are often embellished with crystals, kundans, beads, pearls, sequins, sparkling stones, and silver or gold embroidery. You can choose to get a pink bridal saree for those sweet little wedding functions or a red bridal saree for the big ones. A multicolored bridal saree can carry you through most celebratory occasions with aplomb. However, do not forget to accessorize in the right way to add to the look of these alluring sarees.

2. anarkali dresses

Anarkali suits look like they are straight out of fairy tales because no matter what your body shape is, they magically make you look so good. You can go for an ankle length anarkali if you are a tall woman or a knee length one with less bells if you are on the shorter side. And good news for those ladies who want to camouflage their flabby arms: most anarkalis come with full or 3/4 sleeves, which is perfect for hiding what you don’t like. Finally, her cute anarkali suits not only give her a real silhouette, but are also fun to hang around in (yeah!).

3. embroidered kurtas

Nothing can beat the elegant style that an embroidered kurta can create for you. The fine details create an extra dimension to your kurta and make it a sophisticated style statement. Depending on the occasion, you can also wear sequins or other embellishments on your embroidered kurta, or add the necessary sparkle with the right accessories. You can choose from different types of region-specific embroidery like bagh (Punjabi), chikan (Lucknow), kashida (Kashmir), kasuti (Karnataka) or Kantha (West Bengal and Orissa). Finally, it doesn’t matter what kind of embroidery you choose for your kurta, as long as you complement it correctly. With this garment, you will surely enjoy a feast of envious glances and many endearing compliments.

Four. ethnic skirts

If you are bored of the same old ethnic dresses, try something new with an ethnic skirt. Apart from being languid and feminine, ethnic skirts come in a variety of designs and embellishments like mirrors, patches, cutouts, etc. Pair it with an equally pretty sleeveless embellished kurti and you are all set for a fun ethnic day out. When it comes to accessorizing your ethnic skirt, think lots of bangles, bracelets, a pair of anklets, a pair of pendants, and a statement necklace. However, keep the sparkle and shine limited to accessories or clothing for low-key events.

5. George lehenga choli

Lehenga choli is a type of ethnic clothing that is a hit among all women. While there are various designs like fish cut, umbrella style and asymmetrical cuts available for the lehenga, the choli is also available in different styles like corset, backless, sleeveless, bustier, spaghetti etc. A georgette lehenga choli has a flowing, feminine grace and is an ethnic staple for most Indian women. Depending on the embellishments and design of the lehenga choli, this garment also fits well in most ethnic occasions, from Raksha Bandhan to family weddings.

6. saree lehenga

When you cross a gorgeous lehenga with an elegant saree, what do you get? A lehenga saree obviously! At only 5.5 meters long or less, a lehenga saree is quite easy to wear and doesn’t require you to do those annoying saree folds in the front. This beautiful outfit of ethnic opulence is usually made of rich fabrics such as silk, brocade, crepe or georgette and is adorned with mirrors, beads, kundans, gold or silver embroidery, sequins, etc. Finally, if you love wearing sarees but are wary of their folds and folds, then lehenga saree is the perfect solution for you. Combining the convenience of wearing a lehenga with the elegant finish of a saree, the lehenga saree is sure to steal your heart.

Now that you know these six fascinating types of ethnic clothing, which one would you buy for your next festive occasion? Tell us in the comments below!