Apart from her impeccable acting skills, actress Sara Ali Khan is an Indian wear loyalist. Off duty, her love for all things ethnic stays intact. She believes in the funda - beauty lies in simplicity and her sartorial picks prove the same. And the elegant actress defines regality like no other dressed up in ethnic lehengas.
As her love for all things ethnic stays intact, lehengas have been her fancy desi go-to of all time. Pastels, metallics, jewel tones… she’s got them all. Her repertoire of labels include Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, Sabyasachi, Raw Mango and many more. Lehengas by Manish Malhotra have been a constant too. The star also played muse for the couturier’s recent Nooraniyat collection, and most recently, was photographed in a stunning pink creation that’s completely bookmark-worthy if you're planning your trousseau.
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As our beloved Sara turns a year older today, we present you some of her most memorable ethereal lehenga looks which she nailed like nobody’s business. If you’re a bride-to-be, these intricate pieces are bound to serve up some major style inspiration for your ceremonies:
BLOOMING SATIN BELLE
Sara had her reprised Disney princess moment bloomin' choli and plain satin lehenga at the trailer launch of her debut film. She looked stunning in Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla at JW Marriot Mumbai in Juhu. Her outfit had a pristine white lehenga skirt, a matching organza dupatta, and a statement-making floral appliqué choli which was so extraordinary than anything we have witnessed before. This one will work wonders for a boho bride with a nature-themed engagement!
FEISTY GUJARATI PATOLA
In 2020, Sara played Zoe Chauhan in the romantic drama 'Love Aaj Kal'. She channelled the vibe of her feisty character throughout the promotions with several noteworthy looks. The one that stuck with us was this three-pieced traditional lehenga she wore in Jaipur. Designed by New Delhi-based Mayyur Girotra, her separates brought to life a vibrant blend of Gujarat’s renowned Patola weave with chevron patterns. What made it the traditional ensemble of the moment was the long jacket she layered it with! This spirited colour palette would make for a perfect Mehendi OOTD.
BRIGHT HALDI HUES
Another vibrant Manish Malhotra creation. The actress glowed in a vibrant sunshine-hued lehenga teamed with a matching blouse that came with modest elbow-length sleeves. The standout set belonged to Malhotra’s new Nooraniyat collection and came crafted in lightweight organza fabric. Her attire's highlight was her intricate floral embroidery in gold and silver and delicate gota detailing on the sleeves as well as the blouse's neckline. Add some regal jewels as your accessories like her and you're all set for your Haldi.
SPARKLING BLACK BEAUTY
We can tell a cocktail ceremony winner when we see one! The 'Kedarnath' star wore an all-black Sabyasachi lehenga immersed in flower and foliage prints with a dash of shimmer for her promotions. The Navratan outfit was meticulously hand-embroidered on an ebony tulle with multi-hued velvet appliqués and highlighted with zardosi, crystals and pearls over a hand-painted organza underskirt. The fun skirt was then complemented by a strappy sleeveless sequinned blouse and dupatta with tone-on-tone sequins.
ROMANTIC PEACHY DELIGHT
Sara turned heads in a mesmerizing sequinned pink lehenga decked with chikankari work by Manish Malhotra. The originally ivory set from his Mijwan collection was decked in dual tones of holographic pink sequins. The voluminous skirt was complemented with a sweetheart neckline sleeveless blouse which came with an open back. The actor also gave her thumbs up to the ruling minimal trend and completely skipped on accessories. Also, we heart the romantic ponytail. This pastel couture is just what you need for your Sangeet!
EDGY MYSTIQUE MUSE
The star made jaws drop with her smoking hot aura as a mystique beauty in Manish Malhotra’s fashion couture film, Nooraniyat! Posing in The Leela Palace at Jaipur, her Indian wear came with a black base blouse and lehenga with heavy gold and silver embroidery. It looked like a vision of royalty at its peak. The half-sleeved crop blouse was backless and sported a plunging neckline. To add more to its oomph factor, the winning blouse was also laced with antique golden kiran above the waist and on the sleeves’ ends. We can see fashionistas already bookmarking this one for their Sangeet bash.
PASSIONATE RED POISE
Red lehengas instantly feel bridal, regardless of the style, craft or exact shade for that matter. Timeless and classic, it’s been a go-to hue for Indian brides for years. And Sara only proves a case of the same in an elegant Seema Gujral lehenga. In a shade that falls between crimson and maroon, her separates glittered in lavish sequin embroidery all. Khan’s strappy blouse with a corset-esque silhouette with a matching embroidered net dupatta added a breezy modern twist to the otherwise traditionally hued ensemble.
UNCONVENTIONAL VINTAGE CHARM
Sara Ali Khan looked drop-dead gorgeous in Malhotra's traditional maroon pick immersed in intricate sequin and beadwork all over. Although the cut of her blouse featured a plunging neckline which brought a contemporary touch to her rich vintage look. The whole attire was then layered with not one, but two sheer dupattas; a matching red one that draped around her waist and wrapped around her wrist, and a mint green number that rested on her shoulder. This would be perfect for brides who would like a grand heavy blend of unconventional modern and conventional traditional on their D-day.
ALLURING METALLIC GLAMOUR
Another Nooraniyat add-to-cart for a ravishing cocktail bash! Sara adorned a sensational roseate ensemble decked in warm-hued pink and gold metallic glitter embellishments. Its pastel fabric, traditional silhouette and edgy embellishments oscillate between the old-world regalia and the modern repertoire. Each garment proposes an individual visual expression. The blouse's corset sweetheart neckline, heavily sequined skirt and tonal drape resonates with the desires of every new age bride's reception aspirations!
EMBELLISHED PASTEL PERFECTION
The Simba actress embodied unmatchable grace in an icy mint backless blouse and lehenga from Manish Malhotra’s Nooraniyat collection. Her breathtaking ‘Israr’ lehenga bodice was dipped in ivory and silver embellishments. She teamed her gorgeous skirt with a backless full-sleeved blouse that had icy mint embroidered sheer dupatta and a thin golden border. An exemplary choice for a millennial bride who wants a royal yet unconventional reception.
We're done! *Mic drop* Which one would you be bookmarking for your wedding ceremony with your prince charming?
(Source: Instagram)
