Desi to Diva: Western Styling Ideas for Your Party Lehenga
- julia sparkel
- 10 hours ago
- 3 min read
Lehenga choli is the traditional costume which has always has always personified Indian fashion. But, as fashion trends have evolved, so have women’s fashion choices when it comes to fashion. Nowadays women love to combine the ethnic style with the new styles. In case you are a woman who enjoys wearing lehengas and you wish to have a western twist to your party look, then you have come to the right place. Whether it is the crop tops, jackets, sneakers, or the belts, Western styling can turn your traditional party lehenga into a complete stylish look. So how can you become a desi diva with these fusion styling tips? Let us find out.
1. Replace the Choli with Fashionable Crop Top
You can replace the typical choli replace the typical embroidered choli with a Western-style crop top that is more of a western style. Go with tops or off-shoulder sleeves, ruffles, corset design, or sequin tops to achieve a glamorous and party look. This does not only adds a bold twist while keeping it stylish and modern. Black or golden crop tops will be fine, especially when your lehenga choli is densely embroidered.

2. Blazer or Denim jacket
Broaden the lehenga style by layering on a smart-fitting blazer or an in trendy denim jacket. This is particularly perfect with evening parties and winter events. One can lighten the glitz of the lehenga with a classy fusion by wearing a bold colored blazer. The denim jackets provide casual cool style, which is good to any college fests or day parties. Ensure that your jacket is cropped or pinched in at the waistline to ensure that the silhouette is flattering.
3. Go with Statement Belts to get a Snatched Appearance
Tying a belt around your lehenga choli is one of the simplest options of making it more Western. A big leather belt or a metal chain on the waist line adds a structured and fashionable edge. It defines your waist and adds the fashionable blend to the outfit. The belt can be paired with matching footwear or the jewelry to have a balanced effect.

4. Simply abandon the Dupatta or Restyle It
As is customary to most lehenga sets, the dupatta is always included, but, if you want to give your look a New Age twist, use it in a different and innovative manner, or forego it. Throw it around your neck in the form of a scarf, or draped over one shoulder, like a sash. Or drop the dupatta and take a sheer cape or shrug and maintain a free-flowing, elegant silhouette with a Western touch.
5. Footwear
Replace the traditional heels or juttis with the daring western footwears. You can give your already stylish look some serious points plus ankle boots and platform heels or even high-top sneakers. Sneakers are especially useful when you are invited to a dance party and you just want to impress the crowd with your fashion sense and at the same time you want to be comfortable. You can select colors that match with your lehenga choli or you can just wear classic white to be play it safe and look stylish.
6. Take Chance with Beauty and Hairstyle
Western dressing does not only involve clothes. Makeup and hair also play a major role in elevating your party lehenga look. Instead, choose stylish ponytail, beach waves or messy bun over the traditional buns and braids. Be adventurous and go for smokey eyes, eyeliner with a cat-eye shape, and nude or lacquered lips to boost the modern look. Do not forget the balance between your appearance ensuring that your makeup does not overpower your outfit.
7. Test Drive Accessories
Forget about the classic jewelry in gold and choose western style accessories. The perfect options are statement earrings, stacked necklaces or a layered necklace, massive rings, and stacked bracelets. Also, you may attach a clutch or mini sling bag with metallic or shiny decorations and carry your essentials in style as you stay chic.
Conclusion
To style your party lehenga with Western touch is nothing but the experimentation and to portray your love of fashion. Bring attention to yourself and be confident no matter whether you are going to the cocktail party, festive event, or wedding event by following these styling methods. Therefore, there is no need to be scared of combining textures, manipulating silhouettes, and styling. After all, fashion is playing around and owning your own style. Your party lehenga can help you transform desi to diva.
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