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India is one country that hosts constantly hosts festivals and weddings. And lehenga being one of the most favourable attires worn by different people of varied cultures makes it important to choose the right one that beautifully intensifies the radiance of a woman. Below are the five most essential tips to choose a stunning designer lehenga-

​Know your body type

Before choosing any outfit, it is important to know one’s body type. Since there are many shapes and cuts that a lehenga is designed in, not all shapes suit every body type. Most of the people fall into 4 categories of body types:

Pear Shaped

The lehenga that will suit the best on this type of body is a straight A line cut lehenga and this body type should not opt for fish cut lehenga pattern.

Apple Shaped

The people belonging to this body type should opt for lehenga with less embroidery and choli that has a deep neckline.

Rectangle Shaped

Fish cut as well as circular cut lehenga is a good choice for people having a rectangular shaped body type.

Hourglass Shaped

People having an hourglass shaped body are free to choose any kind of lehenga with any type of fabric they like.

Choose the shape and cut

Knowing your body type well helps you to pay attention to the shape and cut of the lehenga that will suit you the best. A straight cut lehenga suits almost all body types whereas mermaid style lehenga pattern suits mostly on people having hourglass shaped body type. Circular lehenga is a classic lehenga pattern and suits Apple shaped body type and an A- line lehenga cut suits pear shaped body well.

Colour of the lehenga

The next step that plays a vital role in choosing a lehenga, is the colour combination as people differ in skin colour and not all lehenga colours suit one’s skin type. Light skinned people should opt for darker colours like red, deep blue, dark green whereas people having darker undertone should go for pale colours like blue and yellow having a mix combination of red or bright green.

Embroidery

Embroidery on the lehenga should be considered while choosing a lehenga. Bride-to-be can opt for lehengas having heavily embroidery patterns and for rest, it is good to prefer lehengas that are elegant, simple and with less embroidery work. Different types of work like Zari, stone, sequins embroidery work could be considered.

​The wow factor

After paying attention to all the above tips, it is important to stand out in the crowd, the best way to do this is by opting for a dupatta or a customised blouse of your own, doing so will make you the centre of the attraction and gain attention. It is also vital to complete your look with proper accessories, make-up and hairdo.