Tips & Drapes For Brides Who Want To Hide Their Belly On Their Wedding Day!

So the general image of a bride is one with a slender waist that peeks out from between her choli and lehenga- but lets accept it, not every girl is like that- real girls have curves and protruding bellies, and full power to you if you want to flaunt it! But in case you do want to cover it up, or say for conservative purposes, here's some advice to hide that belly with some tweaks and tricks!

Wear your lehenga higher!

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This works just like high-waisted jeans! Show lesser of your tummy or just the part you want to show by picking a lehenga that looks good when worn higher- so only a wee bit shows!

Wear a longer choli with your lehenga

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Now while this one might seem like a no-brainer, it's an option a lot of brides might not choose since they aren't really sure how it looks- but let us tell you that it totally does look bridal when done right, and obviously goes without saying, you're at ease!

Or get a longer sheer peplum design attached to it

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This is another cool idea which looks super 'bridal' as well- love how the lehenga looks, and in the process covers up the belly as well! Getting a sheer net peplum attached to the blouse looks trendy and nice! 

Wear a waistbelt with your lehenga

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A waistbelt is also a great way to cover up your waist, while looking bridal at the same time! And let us tell you they're really in too!

Get a dupatta made with a scalloped edge

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Dupattas with scalloped edges are usually broader and don't look as stiff as the normal ones with broad borders- they are more dainty and help you get a wider drape while covering your belly in the process!

Get a heavier dupatta that's not transparent

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If you want to do a single dupatta, then this is a good way- get a dupatta that's not transparent and cover it up- works well for winter weddings!

Alter your dupatta drape to cover your tummy

This works better with double dupattas rather than one. Here are 6 drapes you can consider which look great while hiding your belly!

Drape 1: The 'seedha pallu' drape

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This is like the Gujarati way of draping a saree for the second dupatta- comes from behind to the front. 

Drape 2: The 'sealed shut' drape

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A variation of the same, but notice how much the second dupatta is taken to the back so that no tummy shows.

Drape 3: The 'loose gathered' drape

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This one involves attaching the lehenga loosely on the side and taking it over the shoulder- but not neatly for a breezy look!

Drape 4: A 'reverse' drape

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The drape is on the other side as opposed to the common one and covers up so much!

Drape 5: The 'tight saree' drape

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The dupatta was tucked in tightly from one end, and when it was taken over the shoulder, the edge of the dupatta just touched the end that was tucked in.

Drape 6: Get the second dupatta ahead

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This works well too- just bring the overhead dupatta's side up front and cover one side with that! You can also bring both the sides forward!

 

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