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Double the dupatta grandeur

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Published : Jan 11, 2019, 6:51 am IST
Updated : Jan 11, 2019, 6:51 am IST

Here is one fashion trend that has become a favourite of the celebrity brides — the double dupatta.

The double dupatta was popularised by Bollywood’s favourite bridal wear designer, Sabyasachi.
 The double dupatta was popularised by Bollywood’s favourite bridal wear designer, Sabyasachi.

Every girl dreams of a fairytale wedding, from a very young age. On the occasion, she wants to look nothing but the best! Here is one fashion trend that is a favourite of the celebrities – the double dupatta. Bhavya Chawla, Chief Stylist, Voonik.com, gives some inputs on the trend.

The double dupatta was popularised by Bollywood’s favourite bridal wear designer, Sabyasachi. Earlier, it was worn by Marwari women during their weddings. One dupatta was matched with their lehenga and the other one was a bandhej chunri or odhni in warmer colour combos like red, orange and yellow, which was placed on the head or used as a ghoongat/veil to cover the face. “This trend has been in vogue and well received by lots of brides, ever since Sabyasachi first showcased it. And why not, there are practical reasons as well, besides the aesthetic ones,” explains Bhavya.

“During the wedding ceremony, it is customary to cover the head for a lot of rituals. Whether you choose to wear a lehenga or a saree, it is quite difficult to use a single dupatta to cover the head as well as for the drape, be it Gujarati style, a cowl or pleats hanging over one shoulder. The double dupatta solves this problem really gracefully, as one dupatta is used as a drape enhancer and the other one over the head or as a veil,” she says. This way, the bride’s ensemble is left undisturbed for covering the head.

When using double dupattas, a bride can strategically or tactfully conceal the chubbier parts of her body, whether it’s a pop tummy or a bigger bust line.

The key point is that a bride must choose the colour and fabric of the second dupatta very wisely. Sheer materials like net, chiffon with smaller embroidery motifs and a regal border lend an elegant yet dramatic look to her lehenga. If it’s a monotone lehenga, one can opt for an ombre dyed dupatta or even a contrast one. With a dual colour lehenga set, any of the colours from the lehenga itself should be chosen. Do remember not to opt for a dark colour dupatta, as it tends to make one’s face appear dull. And if you would like to make a statement, then you can also wear a longer second dupatta like a trail.  

Adding another layer in the form of a double dupatta adds grandeur to a bride’s ensemble. So, beautiful brides, go for the double dupatta!

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