Indian wedding experts - Mehndi party outfit

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Hi S&B experts, I'm in need of some help! I've been invited to a dear friend's Mehndi party as part of her upcoming wedding, and I need some sartorial advice. I've asked her but she is just being super lovely ("wear what you like, I'm sure you'll look perfect") but I would like a little bit more guidance!

Is it form to wear Indian dress, and if so what kind of outfit is suitable? If I wear western dress, what kind of outfit would go? Are we talking like wedding guest or something different? I assume cover shoulders and limited cleavage etc? Various people have also mentioned dressing colourfully...

Any ideas or clues? Thanks!

What religion is she?

Do your hair and makeup nicely. Wear some nice jewelry (costume, real, whatever). Then wear leggings and a cheap but pretty/sparkly/smart top, or a cheap but pretty/sparkly/smart dress. Short sleeves, cleavage not an issue.

Mehndi is henna, and you don’t want any of that on your nice clothes because it won’t come out in the wash. So wear something you wouldn’t mind not wearing again.

She and her family are Muslim

A bright outfit, something glam. Definately not a time for minimalist black dress. This is a time for colour. Get your toenails painted as often its shoes off and sitting on the floor/ a chair if you cant sit on the floor. Enjoy!!

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Don’t wear cheap clothes please! You won’t go near any henna, if it’s a modern wedding. The henna ceremony usually has loads of dancing and singing so wear something sparkly and bright. A maxi dress or traditional clothes like this will really look nice. Get some bangles if you can, as they’re really traditional.

Oooh differing opinions here! She definitely indicated it was a dressy event, I don't think old leggings will cut it good tip about the toenails, too!

nice outfit there lightnings

I agree with Lightning, go for a shalwar khameez.

Jumping on this, but have been invited to a Muslim wedding does anyone have any ideas or links that I could look at? It will be myself, my 74 year old mum and 6 year old. Many thanks

i dont think anyone would expect a non-muslim/ no-asian to wear asian clothes to their weddings. its nice, but not obligatory. whatonearth go for colourful clothes. and expect lots of noise and chatter. your daughter can run free, they dont expect kids to be quiet. and dont be surpirsed by everyone legging it as soon as the food is eaten. thats quite normal. clothes wise, it depends on your budget. id say ankle/ calf length is the most leg you could show. i'd err on the safe side and not do sleeveless. half sleeve is fine. wear colourful clothes, glam handbag and shoes always go down well. no hat required.

Thanks for the advice x

Try www.diya.com. Reasonably priced outfits. Also do ask how moderate the dress code is, but definitely unleash your glam!

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