Shararas, Anarkalis & More: 7 Wedding Looks That Nail Retro Glam—Save These Now!

“History repeats itself”—this popular saying is not only valid in world affairs, but holds absolutely true in the fashion world as well. I mean, what else can explain the rise of low-rise jeans, mini skirts, rhinestone-embellished crop tops, and denim jackets again?

If Y2K has already made a comeback in western fits, then why not desi fits because the Y2K Indian wear fashion was just as lit.

Yes, people are drooling again on Poo’s Bole Chudiyan fit and Preeti’s (from Hum Saath Saath Hain) churidaar set.

So, here we are — suggesting you seven Indian fits with a hint of retro glam that will be best for your next wedding invite.

All set to dive in, girlies?

Anarkali, Sharara & Chiffon Sarees: 7 Vintage-Inspired Ethnic Fits That Will Help You Slay At Your BFF’s Wedding 1. Label S4U Yellow Handwork Sharara With Kurti & Dupatta Set Of 3, Rs 6000 (On discount)

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Shararas have always been in vogue and why wouldn’t they? They’re breezy, of course chic and extremely elegant. The moment you get into them, you exude sophistication and style. After all, the silhouette of a sharara set is such that it’s bound to look good on everybody, isn’t it?

This yellow piece will be great for your BFF’s haldi ceremony, but you can also wear it to other events like the roka or engagement.

Buy Label S4U Yellow Handwork Sharara With Kurti & Dupatta Set

2. Old Marigold Alia Hot Pink Embroidered Cotton Kaftan Blouse & Sharara Set, Rs 5,999 (on discount)

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Hot pink makes you the star of the show instantly, doesn’t it? This piece by Old Marigold exudes retro glam in the best possible way. The best thing about this fit is that it’ll help you shine in this torturous garmi and help you feel light.

It’s breezy, elegant, and of course extremely pretty—what more can you want, right?

Buy Old Marigold Alia Hot Pink Embroidered Cotton Kaftan Blouse & Sharara Set

3. Fusionic Purple Colour Kurta Dupatta, Rs 3,400 (On discount)

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Churidaar sets make you look like you came straight from a Sanjay Leela Bhansali set, don’t they? They’re extremely elegant and exude class and style together.

So, if you want to channel your inner Preeti from Hum Saath Saath Hain, then nothing is better than this traditional set from Fusionic

Buy Fusionic Purple Colour Kurta Dupatta Set

4. GoSriKi Women’s Rayon Viscose Solid Anarkali Kurta With Pant & Dupatta, Rs 899 (On discount)

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Anarkalis are love, and they never disappoint! This Lavender anarkali set is the best thing to have happened to us desi girls. You know why? Because, firstly, the hue—oh my god so pretty—kinda good. The colour combination of dark and light shades of purple is just a chef’s kiss here!

Not to forget, the price is less than 900! (Can you believe it!?)

Buy GoSriKi Women’s Rayon Viscose Solid Anarkali Kurta With Pant & Dupatta

5. Savana Co-ord Set, Rs 1,912 (On discount)

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Remember how we were obsessed with this dress the moment we saw it in K3G? NGL, some of us still are! Well, if you want to enter your BFF’s reception in something sultry, yet with a hint of Indian-ness, then this fit should be your go-to pick.

It is pretty and doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket—what more can you want?

Buy Savana Co-ord Set

6. Geroo Jaipur Multi Shaded Mukaish Hand Embroidered Chiffon Saree With Unstitched Blouse, Rs 7,500 (On discount)

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Rocky Aur Rani Rani Ki Prem Kahani took us back to our sartorial roots and brought back the era of chiffon sarees. Since we’re talking about retro glam, we couldn’t miss out on chiffon sarees, could we?

This chiffon sareeby Geroo Jaipur has a whole lot of hues so you can ace it in any shaadi ka function and still look like the star that you already are!

Buy Geroo Jaipur Multi Shaded Mukaish Hand Embroidered Chiffon Saree With Unstitched Blouse

7. Vastra Shops Punjabi Style Pure Vichitra Silk With Heavy Embroidery Sequence Work Patiyala Suit, Rs 2,499 (on discount)

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Don’t you think Patiala suits seem to have suddenly vanished? There was a time when we were obsessed with Geet (Jab We Met) and Zara’s (Veer Zara) Patiala suits, weren't we?

Well, if you’ve already planned to wear a patiala suit on your next wedding invite, then this patiala suit set by Vastra shops is the best pick to go with! It’s shiny, glittery and will make you look like a patakha!

Buy Vastra Shops Punjabi Style Pure Vichitra Silk With Heavy Embroidery Sequence Work Patiyala Suit

So, which retro glam fit are you choosing for your BFF’s shaadi?

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