15+ Beautiful and Fashionable Outfit Ideas for the Sister-in-law and Bridesmaids

During the wedding season, the bride and the groom always get the spotlight. All eyes are on them – from the color scheme of the lehenga worn by the bride to the sherwani and Kolhapuri sandals sported by the groom to the clutch carried by the bride, every little detail becomes a talking point. But equal emphasis must be laid on the wedding outfits of each of their family members. Be it the groom’s mother or the bride’s brother, they need to be equally suited up to look as dazzling as the event itself.

Shake a leg with your resplendent bride in powdery blue embroidered sharara outfits

Keeping in mind such necessities, the bride or the groom’s sister deserves a special mention in this case. Being the sister of the bride and groom, you have to make sure to keep your fashion game on point!

Opt for any of these gorgeous lehengas and don't be afraid to mix and match!

Being the sister of the bride or groom is a tiring job because you have to run here and there to make sure that your most important person doesn’t face any escapades. Along with all the tiresome work, you have the pressure to look stunning and perfect.

Pastel shades like the lemon yellow, peach and even light olive are very much in trend

However, besides these reasons, another reason is that it’s your favorite person’s wedding, so looking perfect and letting it reflect in the pictures is a whole new pressure. Being the sister of the bride or groom, you have to choose outfits for the wedding in a peculiar manner, and settling for one isn’t an easy task.

Royal shades of blue and golden lehengas ensure you never miss out on the spotlight

Here are a few ideas on how you can jazz yourself up for your brother or sister’s wedding!

1. Traditional Anarkali

Anarkali is a traditional outfit considered to be elegant and charming in its own way. A dark-colored Anarkali will be suitable for a night function like a sangeet or engagement ceremony. Whereas, the light shades tend to be flawless for a day function.
When you opt for a heavily embroidered Anarkali, go minimal on the jewellery and makeup. Let your outfit shine and steal the show. Or if you go for a light-colored yet intricately designed Anarkali, you can go for nude makeup, open blow-dried hair, and heavy danglers on the ears.

This hot pink anarkali with a contrasting blue benarasi-silk dupatta is perfect to stand out next to the bride

Sea green long anarkali with minimal embroidery for all your breezy daytime functions

2. Floral Patterned Anarkali Gown

Beautiful beige Anarkali in satin fabric and Nazneen Chiffon Dupatta will no doubt add a different sheen to your wedding celebrations. It is not only a modern take on the traditional outfit but also makes the simple art of wearing an Anarkali a really intriguing one.

Spell out summer chic with beautiful floral patterned blush anarkali

Make a bold fashion statement with this hot pink flowy number paired rightly with a chiffon dupatta

3. Dhoti Style with Jacket

Dhoti Style Outfits are indo-western and look contemporary as well as modern. You can pair a dhoti with Kurti, a top, or even a saree. This kind of outfit will look amazing for a sangeet function or even the Haldi or Mehendi ceremony.
A peplum style short Kurti paired with dhoti style pants, net sleeves, and embroidery work with chiffon dupatta will surely work for you on so many levels.

White dhoti style pants and crop top layered with a contrasting asymmetrical jacket will boost your fashion game like crazy

Mustard yellow dhoti-crop top pair with floral patterned shrug is a must-have for this wedding season

4. Crop Top Dhoti set

Beautiful colored dhoti paired with a 3/4th sleeved crop top will add a quirky touch to your wedding dress-up. The embroidery work and mirror work on the top will make the outfit for the sister of the bride and groom appealing and worth trying.

White off-shoulder crop top matches excellently with this dhoti style ruffled pants

Go for heavy embellishments but nude shades with this stylish sea green dhoti-crop top set

5. Dhoti Saree

Dhoti style saree with web design blouse looks simple yet very elegant and is a fresh take on the usual saree for the sister of the bride or groom.

Spell comfort with this shimmery silver saree draped in dhoti style and layered with some statement jacket

Update your style quotient with this unique blue striped saree draped in dhoti style

6. Gowns for the sister

Gowns have always been a western culture and will make you look no less than a fashion icon. A beautiful embellished gown or a simple embroidered one will be perfect for a sangeet function or cocktail party.

Stunning silver gown with gold brocade that will make you look like an absolute princess

A-line full sleeved silver gown with exquisite embroidery will make you shine on the wedding day

7. Lehengas

Lehengas are quite synonymous with weddings. Varying from simple lehengas to heavily embroidered ones, any of the kind looks gorgeous and will give you a show-stopping look. Be it a hot pink lehenga in raw silk or blush pink lehenga with sequinned embroidery or even a lehenga with booti printed work and a long peplum blouse, all of these will work wonders on the wedding day.

Gold or cream shades of lehenga with golden embellishments and paired with long overflowing dupattas are a wedding staple

This particular crimson red lehenga is a dream outfit for all your extravagant events

8. Palazzo Outfit with Cape

Palazzo pants paired with capes make a trending modern outfit. This outfit looks amazing and will be perfect for Mehendi or the Haldi ceremony. It is a casual outfit, and the Mehendi or Haldi ceremony is always full of lots of jumping and fun.

Blush palazzos with crop tops are the next big fashion statement in tinsel town

Lilac palazzos with gold brocaded crop top is a go-to for the bachelorette parties

9. Sharara-Gharara Outfit

After many decades, Sharara suits are now back into fashion trends like a storm. You can sport a beautiful Sharara or Gharara Suit at any wedding ceremony starting from Haldi to Sangeet.

Alia Bhatt paints a pretty picture in this exquisite stain red gharara-shahara outfit

A lime green gharara-sharara outfit with matching dupatta is ideal for all the daytime events

10. Indo-Western outfits

Nothing screams bold and elegant like a heavily decked-up indo-western outfit with minimal accessories and nude makeup. Ditch the traditional for one day and reveal your inner diva through your western-inspired outfits.

Nothing spells casual-chic like this pink satin skirt paired with semi-formal whites

A unique take on lehenga and crop top, this cream-golden number with puffed sleeves is ideal for the reception

11. Patiala suits for women

If you want a traditional yet chic and lively dress’ code for all your hectic daytime or evening rituals in the days leading up to the wedding, Patiala salwar suits are your go-to option. With the right fitting and color to suit your vibe, you can dazzle up any show or dance effortlessly.

Blush pink patiala suits with silver decorations are ideal for your daytime weddings

Look elegant with these solid eye-popping colours and beautiful hand-stitched dupattas

12. Sarees

No matter what the occasion is, this is one wardrobe staple you absolutely cannot do without. You can opt for a heavy zardozi embroidered saree or pastel shades of netted or chiffon sarees which will not only be light and easy to carry, but also give you a breezy resplendent aura.

Glam up like an absolute fashion icon with this sheer glittery number

Go for a dewy or rosy getup with this minimalist golden embellished pink saree

Ditch the traditional saree for a modern shimmery chiffon one, perfect for your evening parties

13. Salwar suits

These will add a touch of glamour in all its minimalism and restraint fashion. Salwar suits are not only lightweight and easy to carry but when paired with the right kind of dupatta, they will add unparalleled elegance to your daytime activities or events.

Go for neutral shades like dusty pink and olives with gold embroidery like this particular salwar suit

Stray away from heavy boutique suits and stand out with this baby pink sleeveless salwar suit

14. Dresses

For the trendy cocktail parties and bachelorettes you are no doubt gonna trail your brother or sister, you have to make a statement. Stand out from the crowd with a shimmery flared black or red party dress. If it’s an afternoon-themed party, show up in a light yellow or pastel shade short dress with floral detailing, messy bun, or side-swept beach waves and steal the show!

This drool-worthy golden embroidered cream dress with flare is ideal for your reception party

Ditch the normal A-line flares for a more ruffled skirt with this beautiful dusty rose item

15. Long skirts with crop tops

If you think lehengas are a tad bit overdone and want to opt for a more minimalistic dressing style that would have the same impact, this might be the dress’ code for you. Ideal for Haldi and mehndi celebrations, a flared or A-line skirt paired with a crop top will turn heads like crazy! A little bit of color contrasting, in this case, might actually look trendy in this case.

This beautiful floral printed mustard long skirt with blouse is a match made in heaven

Glam up on the wedding day by going for this lemon yellow flowery skirt and crop top

Make a bold fashion statement with this gold brocaded black skirt and cape-like crop top

16. Jumpsuits

If you think for fun as well as traditional activities you need some leg-space but have to resort to only salwars or suits, you couldn’t be more wrong. Jumpsuits are an all-season attire that comes handy even in weddings. With the right pair and proper embellishments and accessorizing, you will look every bit of the fashion diva you crave to be!

Revamp Your Bridal Fashion with this fiery red ethnic Jumpsuit

Heavily embellished jumpsuit in pastel colours are the most trending items this wedding season

This ethnic royal blue jumpsuit will help you channel your inner diva on the wedding day!

We @VenueMonk have curated these 15+ amazing outfits that will make you look as gorgeous and as stunning as the bride on the wedding day.

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