The Right Bangles With The Right Outfit – A Complete Guide!
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Going by the sheer volume of Bollywood songs on the evergreen accessory, bangles, it’s not hard to see how much we as a nation obsess over it. Indeed, any Indian outfit – the saree, the salwaar-kameez or the lehenga – is utterly incomplete without it! A vital part of the Indian tradition of sola singaar, bangles are not just an accessory. Oh, no, my friend. Bangles are a symbol of womanhood, of grace, and of femininity. And we are totally in love with this versatile piece of jewelry just like you are!
Today we’re going to give you the lowdown on how to wear the right bangles with the right clothes so that your style game is always on point:
1. White Bangles
An integral part of Bengali culture, white bangles are now also worn as accessories by women from other parts of the country. Coming in several variations, white bangles are best worn with white attire! That way they complement your outfit well and lend a certain innocence and purity to your look. You can wear glass bangles in white with a saree, or you could don a pair of thread-woven ones with your kurtis or salwaar-kameez.
2. Colorful Bangles That Complement Each Other
Being the land of several hues, the colorful aspect of our country is best represented in ethnic wear. Even a single saree or salwaa-kameez can be a motley of multitude shades! And to accessorize such an outfit, you should fancy colorful bangles. Your bangles can be of the same color as your attire or of complementary shades. That’s your choice! The only suggestion we’ll make is you pile it up. The more the number of bangles you wear, the prettier you’ll look!
3. One Big Bangle
Colloquially known as the ‘kada,’ sometimes all it takes to spice up your outfit is one big bangle! Best paired with a silk saree, make sure the bangle you choose is a statement piece. You can wear one on each wrist and come off looking simply elegant yet firmly traditional and beautiful! When going for large statement bangles, be easy on the other accessories you choose. You can entirely skip the neckpiece and just go for big earrings to finish your look!
4. Two Big Golden Bangles
Feeling a little extra traditional? Team up your gorgeous kanjeevarams and benarasis with two big bangles made of gold on one hand! You can use the other wrist to wear an elegant gold watch that somewhat matches your bangles. This styling of bangles is best suited for festive occasions such as Diwali or a wedding in the family. You can style the pallu of your saree to wrap gracefully around your arms so that your antique gold bangles steal the limelight!
5. Silver Bangles
For the ethnic boho chic fashionista, silver bangles are a must-have! Especially the bangles that have the oxidized metal look. Silver bangles, while being dressy, can be worn with your everyday attire to give it a uniquely tribal spin! Even college-goers can pull the oxidized variety off with their skirts and kurtis in an effortless manner. You can add more pizzazz to your daily ethnic wear by matching your silver bangles with silver earrings in funky motifs!
6. Glass Bangles
Since the dawn of bangles in ancient India, glass has been the material of choice for this accessory. Ergo, glass bangles are for those who are very firmly rooted in tradition and can’t get enough of these delicate bangles’ beautiful tinkling sound! If you plan to go completely ethnic for an occasion and want to bring out your truly Indian beauty, go for glass bangles. They come in a multitude of colors and can be worn both with your sarees as well as your patialas! We recommend you pair glass bangles with light sarees such as those in cotton or chiffon rather than heavy silk or embroidered ones.
7. Single Row Diamond Bangles
Single row diamond bangles are the epitome of sophistication. These are perfect for your fusion indo-western sarees! Posh in every way, diamond bangles are a must-have accessory for fancy cocktail parties and formal office functions. In fact, there’s no way you can go wrong matching a chic chiffon saree with a diamond bangle and a pair of diamond drop earrings! We guarantee heads will turn your way.
8. Embroidered Bangles
Embroidered bangles are the new “it” accessory of the fashion world. These colorful pieces go with just about everything in your wardrobe – from a plain white kurta to a heavy silk saree! What’s more, you can even pair these bangles as statement accessories with your tunics, maxi tops, and maxi dresses to look like a boho goddess! The best thing about these bangles is that you can mix and match them with printed clothes.
Having a fair idea of the kind of bangles to wear on different occasions and different kind of clothes can prevent fashion faux pas. Share this article to enlighten all of your lady friends of the same!
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