Have you ever wondered which lehenga is best for summer or winter? Let me help you pick the right one for every season!
Summer Lehengas: Light and Breezy
When the sun is hot, you need lehengas that keep you cool.
Best Fabrics:
- Cotton: Soft and lets your skin breathe
- Georgette: Light and flowy
- Chiffon: Thin and airy
Summer Colors:
- Light blues like the sky
- Soft pinks like flowers
- Whites and creams that don’t trap heat
Design Tips:
- Choose lehengas with less heavy work
- Look for shorter tops (cholis) that keep you cooler
- Skirts that aren’t too full are better for hot days
My friend Priya wore a light green cotton lehenga to a summer wedding. She stayed cool all day while others were sweating in their heavy clothes!
Monsoon Lehengas: Smart Choices for Rainy Days
Rain can ruin fancy clothes, so choose wisely!
Best Fabrics:
- Synthetic fabrics that dry quickly
- Crepe: Doesn’t get easily spoiled by water
- Silk blends that aren’t pure silk
Monsoon Colors:
- Bright colors that look good even when the sky is gray
- Dark blues and greens that don’t show water spots easily
Design Tips:
- Pick shorter lehengas that won’t drag in puddles
- Choose prints over heavy embroidery
- Simple borders that won’t get damaged in rain
My cousin saved her beautiful lehenga at a rainy day function by picking one with a shorter length and synthetic fabric!
Fall Lehengas: Rich and Warm
Fall is the time for celebrations and beautiful colors.
Best Fabrics:
- Silk: Adds warmth without being too heavy
- Tissue: Gives a festive shine
- Light velvet: Starts bringing warmth
Fall Colors:
- Orange and red like fall leaves
- Deep purple like ripe berries
- Golden yellow like sunshine
Design Tips:
- Medium-weight embroidery works well
- Try lehengas with interesting borders
- Mix traditional and modern designs
My aunt’s orange silk lehenga with gold work matched perfectly with the fall decorations at my brother’s engagement party!
Winter Lehengas: Grand and Gorgeous
Cold weather means you can wear the fanciest, heaviest lehengas!
Best Fabrics:
- Velvet: Warm and royal-looking
- Brocade: Thick with beautiful patterns
- Heavy silk: Keeps you cozy
Winter Colors:
- Deep red like roses
- Emerald green like pine trees
- Royal blue like a night sky
- Rich maroon like winter berries
Design Tips:
- Go for heavy embroidery and stonework
- Full-sleeved cholis keep you warm
- Wear a matching shawl for extra warmth
My sister’s wedding was in December, and she looked like a queen in her red velvet lehenga with gold work all over!
Tips for Every Season:
- Always try on your lehenga before buying to make sure it’s comfortable
- Think about where you’ll wear it – indoors or outdoors?
- Wedding lehengas can be heavier than ones for other parties
- You can change the blouse to make the same lehenga work for different seasons
- Take good care of your lehengas so they last many years
Remember, the best lehenga is one that makes you feel beautiful and comfortable! Whether it’s hot summer or cold winter, there’s a perfect lehenga waiting for you.
What’s your favorite season to wear a lehenga?
