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As much as you detest your bride-to-be bestie’s insufferable micromanaging of the bridal shower or her inability to return your phone calls once she dives into wedding planning, let’s be honest. Bridesmaids do have all the fun. Once the bridezilla meltdowns have been dealt with, and the big day finally rolls around, it’s all one big party. Being the last one to be ushered out of the cocktail party, shining in the sangeet spotlight, and exchanging coquettish banters with the eligible groomsmen—all eyes are not just on the bride but also her trusty crew. If you’re going to be in the limelight, make sure it’s for the right reasons. Hearing “I love what you’re wearing” at every wedding function never gets old, so call in the cavalry; ie some compliment-friendly lehenga sets.

Prints lend themselves beautifully to a bridesmaid’s wardrobe, with florals leading the pack. Team a painterly floral skirt with a cape or crop top for the sangeet or mehandi, so that you can dance with carefree abandon. Turn to embellishments for the pheras and reception, but go easy on the ornate embroidery—leave that to the bride and her kin. A sprinkle of sequins or delicate mirror work is a safer bet for you. Or better yet, choose a heritage weave like Benarasi, Patola or Lucknowi styled with a touch of modernity.

The easiest way to give your repertoire a flirty update befitting the bride’s favourite single girlfriend is with your blouse. Cue off-shoulder blouses, crop tops, and bustiers. Ditch the dupatta in favour of a choli with cape sleeves that renders one unnecessary or nonchalantly throw on a sheer jacket over your blouse. Let the pearl clutching aunties say what they will; itsy-bitsy is not out of the question.

Designers such as Gaurav Gupta, Payal Singhal and Arpita Mehta should be your go-tos, while the likes of Ridhi Mehra, Ridhima Bhasin and Saaksha & Kinni are ideal for when your wardrobe budget doesn’t rival the bride’s. We suggest you save those anarkalis and sharara sets for the pre-wedding soirees. Twirl your way through the main dos in voluminous lehengas that are the last word in comfortable cool. If nothing, do it for the Boomerang video.

We tracked down the perfect lehengas to do your bidding. Scroll through our slideshow for the edit.Read more at:http://www.sheindressau.com/wedding-dresses-sydney | http://www.sheindressau.com/wedding-dresses-perth