What’s not to love about the colour black? It is flattering on all, easy to wear and works for all seasons and occasions. Whether a little black dress or a cocktail gown, worn at a casual Sunday brunch or a glamorous wedding soirée, this palette always catches the eye. But we don’t need to limit our blacks to black-tie events. Consider the magic of monochrome for your traditional wear too. Imagine a black lehenga for a destination wedding ceremony or a skirt + bralette set for a sangeet night. You can look elegant or choose to look sensual.
Wondering what to invest in? Shehla Chatoor has a wide variety to choose from. Traditional anakarlis to sexy lehengas, there’s something for every bride and bridesmaid. "Our quintessentially sophisticated and feminine aesthetic is about timeless elegance juxtaposed with modern romance. The Shehla Chatoor woman is confident and has an artistic eye who wants to make a lasting impression with her sartorial choices," Shehla Chatoor reveals.
Those looking for a traditional black outfit must bookmark the Arzoo anarkali from the Pakistani brand’s Husn festive couture collection. The top is completely enhanced with intricate metallic embroidery. The kalidaar bottom showcases a statement multi-coloured border.
The Jehanara long jacket wows with its breathtaking details. The creation is inspired by ottoman attire and embroideries creates a regal and majestic impact. You can wear it with a short dress as seen here or a solid gold kurta set.
Showcasing rich textiles that are blended with intricate details and time-honoured techniques, this anarkali speaks a language of its own. Called Gulmohr, the anarkali oozes unique blend of regal, heirloom worthy vibes with a deep neckline and a bustier.
Bridesmaids who want an effortless outfit will love this intricately made outfit. The short, strappy kurta is sheer and paired with a bustier. The lightweight tie-dye skirt and dupatta are perfect to dance away in.
Want to go all out? Check out Shehla Chatoor’s Aaina lehenga. The blouse oozes regal opulence and is enhanced with handcrafted embroidery that includes chattapatti, marori, gota and zardozi. It is paired with a skirt with multi-coloured kalis.
Another beautiful lehenga from the collection is this vibrantly hued lehenga with a black base. The sleeveless embroidered blouse can be mixed matched and styled in myriad ways with saris and shararas later.
For a glamorous night, consider one of these outfits from the brand’s Noir collection. We are crushing over this embroidered black gown and skirt + bralette combos for the bride who wants to stand out on her cocktail night.
You can also consider this statement black cocktail gown for your wedding reception. The ruffled jacket is sure to get a lot of extra attention. The best part is you can wear this gown for any other cocktail evening later.
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