Trust Sabyasachi to pave the way for blouses this season. His newest fare, Fiza not only has legendary lehengas but some stunning blouses that match up to the entire outfit in every way. Not just Sabyasachi, Anita Dongre too worked out a low-cut blouse with short sleeves to give a summer finish to her bridal wear collection.
Let’s be clear, it’s no longer the demure bride we are looking at, necklines have gone lower, embroideries got more prominent and cuts are as innovative as embellishments. We picked out 10 blouses that are this summer’s biggest trends – and they can give the lehenga a run for its money because it’s always the little details that count.
Folk and Boho blouses
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Arpita Mehta sure knows how to keep it summery and fresh with her folk-lore inspired blouse designs that are making their presence beautifully felt on the internet. The versatility and the innate Indian-ness that comes with this look makes it an excellent choice for a Mehendi.
Sheer additions
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The good thing about summer is the sheer trend that makes any look delicate and gorgeous. Blouses come with sheer nets and georgette tassles and for us, that’s a great way to add a hint of texture to any outfit. This low-cut blouse is a great example of how one can stay trendy yet stylish without showing too much skin.
Big sleeves
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It’s Kareena sporting big billowing sleeves in a Manish Malhotra mirror-work lehenga and that’s enough for the trend to achieve popularity of mamoth proportions. In all honesty, the bigger the sleeves, the better the style and we’re glad it has seeped into bridal wear too.
Corset blouses
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This is a popular one and shows no signs of slowing down as corsets have now began to emerge from bridal collections. The cut is specific to brides with fitness-obsessed bodies but if worn well with the right amount of chutzpah, will be popular with brides who prefer global silhouettes. Shane & Falguni Peacock know how to work it with faux fur, tassles and even Swarovskis.
Beaded editions
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These extensive beaded and crystal-encrusted blouses are not easy to create but Kresha Bajaj knows just how much a bride likes being exclusive. With sequin shading, coloured beading work and beautiful crystal work, this off-shoulder blouse is a winner.
Strappy tubes
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They are such a fun trend and can be swapped with dhoti pants to change up your look foran after-party look. Tube or strappy blouses at Abhinav Mishra are so easy on the eye and very effortless – especially this one that comes with sheer ruffles.
Sweetheart necklines
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For brides looking for a traditional approach with a low-cut style, a sweetheart neckline like the one featured at Anushree Reddy works wonders.
Sheer sleeves
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It’s an easy trend to incorporate especially if one is not a short-sleeve or a sleeve-less blouse lover. Sheer sleeves add depth, attitude and style to any traditional lehenga.
Sheer ruffles
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This trend will make sure you are a global bride. Ruffles are in trend and though it’s mostly a Victorian trend, it adds a certain je ne sais quoi to a bridal look if you do it well like Ridhi Mehra.
Peplum blouses
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For brides who are not looking to show their waist but would want a stylish and earthy look, peplum blouses work very well in terms of keeping one’s look effortlessly dressy like at Sue Mue.