Cold at wedding ceremonies? 5 Tips to Improve Your Ethnic Look to Stay Hot and Stylish

The winter season in India also means a packed calendar for attending wedding ceremonies. But the real challenge begins here. You’ll want to dress stylishly while still staying warm, as winter evenings, especially during nighttime gatherings, can be unexpectedly cold. And instead of dancing your heart out, you may find yourself trembling near the stage. But what if you find a middle ground? The real secret lies in smart layering, where warmth and glamor blend without compromising on style.

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So how do you do layering? HT Lifestyle caught up with Vishal Pacheriwal, Managing Director, Parnika India, who shared his recommendations on layering and how to stay warm at these gatherings in general. While we have curated some of the best celeb looks for visual reference.

1. Velvet

• Replace your chiffon or georgette curtains with a velvet saree or dupatta, as the material instantly enhances your appearance and keeps you warm.
• Choose winter colors like jewel-like emerald green, sapphire blue and maroon.
• Pair a velvet saree with a high-cut velvet blouse or one with an embroidered collar.
• Pair it with polki jewelery and a sleek bun to look classic.

2. Cape and jacket over saree

• A jacket and cape will enhance your ethnic look at a wedding.
• Long capes or short jackets made of brocade add form and a contemporary touch to the stunning drape of your saree.
• The satin saree can be matched with an embroidered jacket or a bright mirrored cape, giving a statement look but keeping you warm at night.

3. Shawl

• Instead of pallu drape, which is traditionally worn around your shoulders, make a fancy shawl and drape it over your shoulders or diagonally across your body to make it look like a royal layered garment.
• Zari, paisley, or floral kani, Kashmiri, or Banarasi shawls pair perfectly with silk or organza sarees.
• A contrasting velvet shawl also does wonders, like a maroon velvet shawl over a cream silk saree, or a gold threaded stole over a black georgette drape, etc.Will instantly add texture and a touch of warmth.

4. Wraps and Blazers

• A silk coat with zari thread or embroidery goes very well with both sarees and sharara.
• Fur-lined stoles or cashmere wraps in warm pastels or metallics are also an option to complete a glamorous look.
• Light colors like champagne, olive or mocha are very photogenic in the mild winter light and perfect for outdoor weddings.

5. Ghararas and shararas

• Wear a layered outfit, such as a clear organza coat over a velvet top, a silk peplos top, and a flared pant, or a brocade longline jacket cinched at the waist.
• The best thing is that you can also wear Anarkali style jacket, this will give perfect shape to your body.
• Carry a statement choker or chandbali, and you are on your way to making a splash at any wedding party.