Indian wedding help

[bridgetreilly]

Am going to a British/Indian wedding later this summer. Actual wedding in church, all straightforward. Party the night before with Indian food and dancing. The Indian women will be in lehengas. Dress code is very open so I don’t have to look for a lehenga, though I am open to the idea. I definitely want something bright and fun. Happy to look at Vinted etc, but wondering if anyone has ideas.

I’m 5’4 and a size 18-20. Would rather not have lots of midriff showing, but a sliver is okay.

I wouldn't worry about it being too plain. The advice I was given re dress code from the groom was just to wear what I would to an English ceremony. I wore black trousers with a loose colourful top,. Black white and red solid colour outfits I think are considered bridal, so should be avoided if I remember correctly.

I would love a Raishma dress if I could find one in the right size and budget!

That is very tempting!

I'd love an excuse for a full-tinsel lehenga. The green dress you posted is great, OP. Have fun!

I know nothing about this seller; I just like the picture:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1508828284/green-banarasi-silk-lehenga-skirt-indian

I had a few of these for the indian wedding I attended. Would you wear something like this?

I have to say, it was the most comfortable outfit I've ever worn in my life where I've actually felt glamorous at the same time.

https://www.houseofindya.com/blue-embroidered-silk-kurta-set-987522/iprdt?curr=GBP&nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ax%3A22140863488%3A%3A&utm_source=adyogi&utm_medium=google-performancemax&utm_campaign=%7B%7Bcampaign.name%7D%7D--%7B%7Bcampaign.id%7D%7D--%7B%7Bcampaign_id%7D%7D-22140863488&utm_content=-&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22137130052&gbraid=0AAAAABLFtOhLq6Ull33265eHEDsyDtisT&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjvfSBhDpARIsAEiOpSsz4IK2zBhTyRmlmDW0yojt11pKrV3_vW3_89VZVkBjme-Pe2e8tN0aAiucEALw_wcB

I feel like that’s close-fitted at the part of my body where I most need some more room. I think if I go full Indian-style, there are better ways for me personally. But thank you for the suggestion.

I love the dress. With some bangles in pink or one of the other colours.

Indian here - You can jazz up a midi/maxi dress with jewellery and make up. Or go for an embellished maxi dress like this - have a look at Maya and Coast

https://www.debenhams.com/product/maya-deluxe-v-neck-embellished-long-sleeve-maxi-dress_p-adc55dae-47a8-4e91-a261-3ed62c8644ed?colour=Emerald&size=14&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22661679340&gbraid=0AAAAABevdS7eZZHVl8YOjaQDyL0qsEuxz

www.debenhams.com/product/coast-coast-honoured-long-sleeve-sequin-bodice-tulle-skirt-maxi-bridesmaid-dress_bcc01235?colour=sage&size=12&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23630410538&gbraid=0AAAAABevdS6UpYtHhJMM6-KpzOQZnx38M

Ooh, lovely. Thank you!

If the first dress doesn’t work out, I’m thinking about this one, maybe with some added sequins.

It is navy, not black.