For a bride, Wedding Shopping is undoubtedly one of the most exciting tasks. But at the same time, packing a wedding trousseau can become troublesome if not done correctly. A bridal trousseau is that glory box in which a bride carries all her new clothes, footwear, make-up, jewellery, and accessories, which is required in her new life.
So, We at WedAbout will have a look at 13 essentials for a bridal trousseau which you will need in your new life.
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Though traditional baubles look great on every occasion but carrying them can be irksome for a newly wed bride . In that case, statement jewellery plays a major role. You can buy stone neckpieces, maang tikkas, Kundan earrings and other pretty stuff to wear with your Indo-western outfits.
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Every bride needs a solid make-up kit according to their skin tone. To get the perfect glow you can buy some basic shades of lipsticks, eyeliners, eyeshadows and mascara which will work wonders for day-to-day use.
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A few pairs of high heels and ethnic flats is a must-have in your trousseau. You can go for basic bold colours like black, red, blue and gold that will elevate your Indian as well as Western look.
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Indo-Western clutches in different colors can go with most of your outfits. Like a black color sequined clutch will look great with every western outfit while silver and gold will compliment with heavy embellished Indian outfits. They can also be used with party wear dresses and gowns.
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These blouses will definitely make you stand out of the crowd. Don’t forget to get neutral colours which will go with most of your sarees. You can also flaunt your back with deep cut blouses which look trendy as well as chic.
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Though heavy embellished sarees and suits look beautiful on a newly wed bride but they can turn out to be very uncomfortable to wear daily. So, it’s better to carry comfortable attire like jeans, t-shirts, loose pyjamas and few pair of night suits.
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From sexy to basic, your trousseau must have different kinds of lingerie to suit your every need. Also, you can add shape-wear to your collection which will help you flaunt those curves with confidence.
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Safety Pins, bobby Pins and hair bands are those little things which are found nowhere in the hour of need. Moreover, while wearing saree you will need a saree pin to hold the pleats perfectly. So, bringing the right accessories is very important. Some other accessories which a newly-wed will need with her western outfits are watches, handbags, and a pair of sunglasses.
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From honeymoon to clubbing night outs, to romantic dinners, an LBD is a perfect choice for these occasions. This beauty will definitely leave your husband completely awestruck and amazed.
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For outdoor sports and physical exercise, you will need sportswear or activewear which is usually worn for comfort and safety reasons. A sportswear includes a pair of good shoes, sports bra, yoga pants etc.
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To give life to your casual and boring western outfit, you can add a quirky printed stole. One super stylish way to tie a stole is in a double sided twist where you have to make one loop around your neck and turn the stole so that you can see both sides in front.
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Because carrying the products of your preference is always a better option . You should keep at least one unit of each item that you need every day in the bathroom like a scrub, face wash, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush, moisturizer, hand cream etc.
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You never know when you might need medicines due to health issues. Therefore, you should consult a doctor beforehand and get a prescription ready for basic problems like body pain, headache, cold, fever etc. Make your small first-aid kit which you can carry anywhere.
Expert Tip “Pack what is necessary and don’t try to over-shop or over-spend as you might end up wasting things. Also, Shop according to the weather you are getting married in and not the weather you are shopping in.”
So, these were the 13 essential things which a bride should pack in her trousseau. Lastly, don’t forget to pick everyday basics which can help you adjust easily to your new life.
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