Bollywood Ball - what on earth do I wear?!

[Hulababy]

DH and I are invited to a Bollywood Ball in June.

The dress code says Black Tie - Flamboyant!

What on earth do we wear?

I am assuming Dh can get away with black tie suit and team with a jazzy bow tie.

But what do I wear?!

a sari- tho they're hard to wrap correctly
a lengha (long skirt teamed with a matching top length of which you can decid)

Anythign very glitzy and don't forget the jewelery.

Something like this?

oooooh that sounds sooooo FUN! I'm very very !!!!

oh try here for inspiration.

Do you reckon a sari is the way forward then? Eeek.

It is quite exciting thought, although I can't imagine I am going to be able to dress myself in one!

and no dont let your husband get away with a mere suit....he's got to join the fun....

Where would I buy one? One of the more specialist shops I guess? I am assuming you have to try on and be shown how to fit them? I am only 5 foot so not a standard size for buying otherwise.

Not sure I could get DH to dress up to fancy!

Oh,good timing.
We're having a "Bollywood Bling"(!)party for dh's 39 and 3/4 birthday in September.
Fancy dress compulsory.

Saris all come in a standard length.....have never met a 6foot tall indian lady before so you should be fine.
look at my link go on look. If you're anywhere near Forest gate have a look in shops in green street, the girls can show you how to wrap a sari. Or southall there are loads of indian clothing stores there too.... and look at my link seriously theres a bit which shows you how to wrap a sari.

fuzzywuzzy - I am in Sheffield

Have noticed on that website you have the option to have a ready made blouse - I am assuming that would make life a bit easier?

oh sheffield (sorry I only know shops in London)...and yes you want a ready made blouse, otherwise you'll get a little bit of material to make your own blouse (which is OK if you can sew).

Yes, definitely ready made then!!!

there have got to be sari experienced mners in sheffield somewhere near you to help out.....

Am I mad or is this ring really cute!
a bit bling?

That website has some fab outfits and accessories on - and so cheap! Much cheaper than a normal ball gown that is for sure!

If your scared of the saris go for a bling trouser suit.... (I prefer trouser suits myself).

Spagblog my sister would agree with you re cute I think your mad.

I shop with them loads....and I've noticed a lot of people ebay their clothes for a mad inflated price!!!!

omg WHAT FUN!!

you lucky think - all the men will look YUM

get down bombay stores for the real thing - how divine

Quite excited about it all now, apart from the actual shopping bit - if done in RL rather than online. Eeek. Will need to find a shopping partner for that I think.

I am so jealous! It sounds fab

DD is under strict orders tomorrow to find out what his colleagues partners are wearing!

Nehru shirt for DH - very cool and no bow tie needed.