The Ultimate Desi Wedding Guest Style Playbook
What to wear (and how to wear it) for every event on the shaadi calendar.
With wedding season in full bloom, it’s time to elevate your wedding guest game. We’ve curated our favourite statement pieces from The Borrowed closet — each one designed to make you the best-dressed in the room. From effortless elegance to bold, show-stopping looks, these are the styles guaranteed to have all the girlies whispering, ‘Where did you get your outfit?!’
THE WELCOME LUNCH
Archana Shah, but make it cool-girl chic. This printed kurta set is your welcome lunch power move paired with the ultimate cool-girl accessories.
POOL PARTY
Bandhani, but make it pool party chic. The Little Black Bow co-ord is your RSVP to turning heads — effortless, playful, and made for golden hour by the water. Just add a raffia tote, tinted sunnies, and statement earrings, and you’ve nailed the ultimate pool party look.
SANGEET
Understated yet unforgettable. This jewel-toned Mrunalini Rao cape lehenga speaks in refined volumes — fluid, architectural, and made for movement. Pair with statement earrings, a vintage potli and heels with a pop of colour for a modern approach to desi styling.
WEDDING CEREMONY
A floral daydream by House of Hiya — light, fluid, and impossibly romantic. With its backless silhouette and soft, airy movement, this lehenga is equal parts sensual and versatile. Style it with delicate pastel accessories for the ceremony, or layer your dupatta for a more modest moment. Either way, it’s wedding guest perfection.
RECEPTION
Where black-tie tradition meets contemporary indulgence. This Mahima Mahajan lehenga is a study in contrasts — dramatic statement sleeves, intricate embroidery, and a silhouette that’s equal parts classic and current. Style it with soft blush accessories for a playful yet elevated take on the little black lehenga. Reception night, redefined.
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