It’s that time of the year again – the wedding season! And gone are the days of half sarees and anarkalis, the traditional historical silhouette has returned and captured the scene like never before! The dramatic flared trousers are all one needs to stand out at a sangeet or baraat. Not only has the trend captivated our imagination, but has also been sported on a number of top bollowood starlets in their recent releases – Deepika Padukone in Bajirao Mastani, Anushka Sharma in Sultan, Juhi Chawla in Dedh Ishqiya and even the Kapoor sisters – Bebo and Lolo seen looking royal and regal in their flared pants, have given the trend their seal of approval!
Giving us a little more insignt on the trend, Neetu Gupta says, “Nobody wants to wear anarkalis anymore as they’re too fussy and heavy. On the other hand, sharara’s haven’t exactly gone out of fashion because the silhouette suits everybody. Lehengas don’t suit plump people very much but shararas paired with long ankle length kurtas are extremely flattering to their body type.” The city-based designer, also believes that the flared pants are fuss free, which is the most important thing one needs at weddings! “Everybody wants to have fun, dance and let loose, so this is the best option because sharara suits are loose and free, yet classy and elegant,” the Bengaluru-based designer adds.
Sharara sets in pastel hues seem to be the unanimous favourite of Bollywood divas. “The sharara is a very fascinating trend at the moment because designers are updating a traditional outfit in innovative and interesting ways and giving it a whole new spin. I personally lean towards shararas with long shirts or kurtas. I find the look very elegant and it adds a quaint charm. Colours like peach, nude, mint and reds and fuschias give a charming look. Heavier and more intricate embroidery for the top and fabrics like chiffons, satins, silks and even stunning benarsi brocades work beautifully to create the perfect bridal look,” says designer Tahera Peeran.
For the added edge and to turn all eyes at weddings, accessorising is mandatory too. And this outfit gives accessories the perfect platform to stand out! “If the outfit is heavily embroidered then the accessories could be traditonal jhumkas or mangtikas and nathanis and jhoomar paasas are the perfect way to style your sharara. Monochromatic hues work the best for such outfits. The kurta would work as the heavier half as the bottom plays a secondary role it adds more design element to the garment. Although the flared bottom could be highlighted with lace,” says Neha Kukreja, another designer giving her inputs on the trend.
