What to Wear to a Lohri Party
Lohri is a harvest festival which is celebrated in the Indian state, Punjab. It is celebrated every year on January 13. In this festival a fire is let in the middle of an open ground and worshiped by people. It is then followed by a feast along with songs and dance around the bonfire. January is the coldest month in India, hence proper attire for the Lohri party is very important. If you are invited for a Lohri party, then keep reading this oneHOWTO article to know what to wear to a Lohri party.
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Dress
Any bright color dress would be best for Lohri party. Bright color dresses are preferred because Lohri party is celebrated at night around the fire. It brings out the beautiful glow to both our faces and dress. You can also opt for light colored dress if you want to stand out in the crowd. But newlyweds are advised to wear bright hues to look their best.
Ethnic
Traditionally Patiala salwar kameez is the typical Lohri dress. It comes in many bold colors and with variety of handiwork. Patiala salwar kameez is extremely comfortable. So, it is an ideal dress if you are planning on dancing all night. Lehenga and long Kurti are also a popular traditional wear.
If you want to don a light color Patiala then an embroidered jacket will be a cool option. It will protect you from the cold along with giving you a trendy look.
Fusion
Fusion wear is a great choice for Lohri party. Long embroidered shirts and pants in any rich fabric would be the perfect outfit. Since, Lohri party takes place in winter, woolen jumpers and leggings will be a smart option too. Coats and blazers with fulkari work or patch work will also look wonderful for this occasion.
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Makeup
Smokey eyes and a bold lip color is the best option for a nighttime occasion such as Lohri party.
For smokey eyes, have a look at our tutorial. The best color for your lips is a deep rouge or brown tones, depending on the tone of your skin. If you need a step by step tutorial, we advise you to take a look at our article on how to do Punjabi makeup.
Accessories
The most striking accessory every Punjabi girl loves to flaunt is the “Paranda”. It is a colorful hair accessory that women wear when they plait their hair. It looks best on girls with long hair. For a striking festive Paranda, choose the one which has beautiful handiwork.
Other accessories you can choose from are long jhumkis for your ears, a maang tikka to adorn your forehead, necklaces and lots of colorful bangles. Choose jewelries in gold tones for the party. Do not forget to carry an embellished clutch or potli.
Footwear
Flat jootis look best with traditional attire. Also, they are great to dance all night. If you are comfortable in heels then you can opt for matching heels too.
Along with fusion wear, you can pair boots.
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