9 Ways to style with a Velvet Shawl/Dupatta | Winter Wedding styles | In...

                

Velvet is the fabric of Royals and has been a part of Indian wardrobes since centuries. Velvet as a fabric can make any dress look regal.

You may have seen a velvet gown,one piece dress, suit,sarees,blouses and much more...

But who could have thought that velvet as a dupatta will change the way we look at Indian wear.

It is not a new concept but an old style reintroduced according to present trends.

Let's have a look at top 9 ways to wear a velvet dupatta.

1. As a Shawl with a Sari

Who knows "classic" better than Sabyasachi Mukherjee. Idea of Combining an embroidered velvet shawl with this nude peach sari can only come from mind of the man who has mastered the art of designing and styling a Sari. Take this as an inspiration and combine your light colored saris with rich and deep shades of velvet shawls to walk in a party like a Queen.

2. As a Dupatta for a minimal look

Looking for a sober and minimalist formal look?

Grab a plain velvet dupatta and pair it with a Raw silk Trouser suit for setting up a  a simple yet exquisite style statement

3. As a Two Way Dupatta

Another very interesting style. For a Plush wedding look you can turn your velvet dupatta into a two way dupatta. Keep the inner fabric Brocade or Kimkhab. This way, every time you move, the inner side of your dupatta will be revealed making the brocade fabric peek through. 

4.  The Coordinates

Another way to carry this is to sync the brocade fabric inside your dupatta and your trousers.

5. Dupatta with Anarkali and Garara

Anarkalis and Gararas are on the top of wedding style charts now. Wearing these outfits may be a bit of trouble in winters. So replace your dupattas with a velvet shawl and you are good to go!

6. For The Winter Bride

This one is for Winter Brides. Add a pinch of royalty to your wedding wear by adding a velvet shawl to it. Deepika Padukone recently walked on the ramp for Anju Modi in this beautiful Bridal Lehnga with an embroidered velvet Shawl.

Pick this style dear Winter Brides as it is curated by experts and chosen by divas.

7. Style Fusion

Shake up the Indian look a little bit by carrying a velvet dupatta with mono toned crop top and straight skirt.

Try not to overdo the look as it may mess up the whole idea. Remember, The shawl is the star in this style,no other element should empower it.

8.  For Mother of Bride

One special feature that marks the mother of Bride in the crowd is the poise with which she carries herself. Her style should reflect that the girl she raised was brought up by a Queen. To match up her personality she should go with white or subtle earthy colors and pair it with a deep wine,black or green colored heavily embroidered Velvet shawl. Make sure to drape it in a way that only a little of your dress is visible and let the shawl take the charge of the whole look.

9. Velvet for Grooms

A velvet Shawl is super versatile. It can go with almost everything and it is for everyone irrespective of the gender.You must have seen Sabyasachi Grooms looking princely in their Brocade and silk Sherwanis with a velvet shawl sometimes color coded with the bride's outfit.

Unlike women's wear the velvet shawl should not overpower the groom's outfit. So it should be draped in a way that it does not spread all over the sherwani instead it should be pleated and tucked at one shoulder and taken over to the other elbow like shown in the image below.

Hope you liked these super 9 ideas to style with a velvet shawl/dupatta this winter wedding season.