What to Wear to an Indian Wedding

I wanted to do a post that I get so many questions on – How do you dress for an Indian wedding reception? Where do you buy your outfits from? Let's get started..

What to Wear to an Indian Wedding Reception?

I categorize outfits in a few different ways depending on the dress code. Luckily, now-a-days people indicate on the wedding invitation or on their wedding website what the attire is. I personally like to put outfits into four categories which you will definitely see at Indian wedding receptions:

Sari
Anarkali (Gown)
Punjabi Salwar Kameez (Long tunic and trousers)
Lehenga Choli (Skirt and blouse)

You honestly cannot go wrong with any of them! I personally LOVE gowns. In my mind, they are super elegant yet comfortable. The gown I wore for my friends reception a few weeks ago at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick, New Jersey is honestly one of my favorite outfits I own. I love the blush color and the sheer lining in the middle makes the gown look like it is two pieces when it is actually one piece. The off the shoulder adds an extra touch and makes the gown modern yet so elegant. I honestly felt like a princess!

Where to Buy an Indian Outfit?

If you are in the tri-state area then I would recommend Edison, New Jersey and Jackson Heights in Queens, New York. Those two places are the largest Indian shopping centers in the tri-state area. If you cannot get to one of those shopping centers I highly recommend the online store Utsav Fashions. I have bought a number of outfits from Utsav and they never disappoint! Just make sure to look at the sizing information before purchasing. The delivery is also pretty fast (ships via DHL) and they include tracking information (I would also check to see when the item ships especially if you need the item quickly).

As far as how I store my outfits, I put them on hangers or leave them folded up in boxes. I always make sure to have them in some sort of packaging (I usually use the packaging it came in) since the details on the outfit can be intricate along with the fabric.

As far as accessories go, you can buy them at the Indian shopping centers mentioned above or online as well through Utsav. I have also seen a lot of stores carrying statement jewelry (such as Charming Charlie) so don’t be afraid to mix and match!

Planning What to Wear

Usually in the beginning of wedding season (early spring) I’ll make a list of all the weddings that we are being invited to (along with the events) and plan out my outfits. I do this so that I can make sure I have enough time to order outfits if I need to or figure which outfits I want to re-wear from the year before.

Last of all, HAVE FUN! You are there to celebrate with your family, friends, etc. The details and the amount of planning and effort that goes into these weddings are mind-blowing and are nothing short of something out of a Bollywood movie so enjoy yourself!

Top 5 Trench Coats For Your Fall Wardrobe

Top: Zara (Similar) / Jeans: LOFT / Coat: French Connection (also here)
Heels: Sam Edelman / Handbag: Saint Laurent
Watch: Movado Bold / Sunglasses: Sperry / Necklace: H&M (Similar)

Goodbye Summer and Hello Fall! Today's the first day it actually feels like fall - yesterday was a whooping 90 degrees here in Philadelphia! Talk about summer weather. As we are well into the end of September I've started to get my fall wardrobe together. One item that I love having different colors and styles is a trench jacket. A trench coat can instantly dress up an outfit and can pull the whole look together.

Here are my Top 5 Trench Coats to Have in Your Closet for Fall:

1. Ellayne Tie Trench from Club Monaco
2. Matie Trench Coat from Club Monaco
3. Lexia Trench Coat by BB Dakota
4. Faux Leather Trim Long Trench Coat by Badgley Mischka
5. Kensington Long Trench Coat by Burberry

Office Approved Outfits for Casual Friday

Blouse: Zara / Jeans: LOFT / Tassel Flats: JCrew
Tote: Tory Burch / Watch: Movado Bold / Earrings: Nordstrom

One of the days during the workweek I look forward to is Casual Friday. The company that I work for has business casual every day except for Fridays in which you can wear casual work wear. Here’s a look I wore last Friday. This blouse is perfect for work as it is simple and has minimal detailing. I paired this look with skinny jeans and my new JCrew flats. I am loving the JCrew suede flats for fall because they are sooo trending right now! I like that the flats are super comfortable and don’t rub against your heel. They also have the cutest tassels which adds an extra special touch. I really wish they also had them in a leopard color - I would have bought them in a heartbeat! 

I linked a few of my office approved Casual Friday workwear below!

One of My Favorite Fall Activities in New England

Shirt: Banana Republic (Old) / Jeans: LOFT
Sneakers: Sperry / Sunglasses: Sperry

Over the weekend I was in Connecticut visiting my parents (if you are new to reading my blog one fact about me is that I was born and raised in Connecticut but I now live in Philadelphia). One activity we do as a family each year is to go apple picking. We definitely lucked out last weekend as my parents informed me that the apple season had just started and it was going to be a beautiful sunny day! We always do our apple picking at Johnny Appleseed Farm in Ellington, Connecticut and always have such a great time! Johnny Appleseed Farm always has such a great variety of apples - the first photo shows which apples were available for picking on the day we went!

Here's what you can make with apples:
* Apple Pie
* Apple Fritters
* Apple Dumplings
* Apple Crisp
* Applesauce
* Add to Fruit Salad
* Add to Smoothies
* Add to Yogurt Parfait
* Eat them as a snack!

Have any of you gone apple picking or plan on going apple picking this fall?! 

What to Wear To a Fall Wedding

Dress: ASOS / Shoes: Steve Madden (Similar)
Handbag: Saint Laurent / Earrings: Indian Stud Earrings (Similar)

This year has been another year of weddings! We have had a total of six weddings this year - five of which are done with and one of which is coming up towards the end of the month. I'm not going to lie though.. I love attending weddings! There is something about weddings that is just magical. Last weekend we were in Baltimore, Maryland for a wedding reception. The venue was at Corradetti Glassblowing Studio & Gallery. It was such cute and rustic place and had artwork inside. We had a great time!

I had ordered this dress last minute and was crossing my fingers that it would fit since it might or might not get delivered on time. The dress came in literally the day before we had to leave (I love the fact that ASOS has two day shipping) and I was so happy that it fit PERFECTLY! What I love about the dress is that this color looks GORGEOUS with my skin tone! I also like that the cold shoulder detail gives the dress a modern edge. The dress has pleats in it and the silky material makes this dress quite perfect for a dressy occasion. I wanted to keep the neckline simple so I opted out of wearing a necklace but I did pair the look with statement stud earrings.

I linked a few of my favorite fall wedding options below at all different price points!