Drop Dead Gorgeous Bangle Collections Are Easy to Build! Find out How You Can Do So!
Bangles are an essential part of the Indian aesthetic and every bride wears this accessory on almost all functions related to her wedding. However, to do so, you must have a great bangle collection. Keep reading to know how to achieve one!
Did you know that archaeological digs at the sites of ancient civilisations in India have unearthed bangles made of gold, bronze, copper, agate, seashells and chalcedony? This just goes to show that bangles have been an important part of a woman’s wardrobe since before India was even formed! As a bride, you know that these accessories are definitely going to feature in your wedding jewellery collection, however, the main question is what should you include in your bangle collection?
While building your bangle collection, try to include different styles of jewellery because it will make it easier for you to accessorise your garments later. Don’t just think of it as something that’s a part of your wedding collection though. It is a part of your bridal trousseau and you’ll be reaching towards it for years when accessorising garments. This is why the collection needs to be quite varied.
The following are a few items that you must include in your bangle collection!
1. Thick gold kangans
Kangans are a beautiful type of bangles that are thicker than the regular types. These bangles are stunning to look at and perfect for not just the bride, but also her close guests. Many women wear elaborate Kangan designs as they are, while brides use them for layering by adding them in front of the bangles on their arms.
When wearing thick gold bangles, you can go for something that has an intricate pattern on it to keep it from look like a boring slab of gold. The one shown above has enamel designs on the bangles, along with an embossed floral design that looks really pretty.
2. Diamonds and gold
Here’s another style of bangles that are apt for both, the bride and her guests. Most women can’t get enough of diamonds and love having these gems in their collection. Wearing bangles that have bits of diamonds on them can be a great way to incorporate them in your wedding look. Like other types of Kangans, you can use these bangles for layering, or as a standalone piece on your arms. Thus, you’ve got to include this in your bangle collection!
When you’re wearing diamond bangles, you should try to include at least one more diamond jewellery item in your look as it will be more cohesive. Perhaps a necklace or a ring can do the trick. The aim is to look as though each piece of jewellery you are wearing was only selected after careful consideration.
3. Gold and glass mixed
Though glass bangles are one of the most popular types of bangles in India, they are considered to be more like daily wear items and are not really appropriate for wedding attire. However, if you want to wear your colourful glass bangles, you should intersperse them with lovely gold ones to create a set of sorts. This can be a great way to layer different styles together.
Make sure that the glass bangles match with your outfit. As pictured above, add a higher number of gold bangles than glass ones to make it look super intentional and lovely. Throw in a few Kundan pieces from your bangle collection for that mix and match look and you should be ready to head out the door!
4. Flower jewellery
Flower jewellery is a new trend that is gaining quite a bit of momentum. On days like the Mehndi ceremony, where wearing jewellery does not make a lot of sense as you’re having henna applied, many women choose to wear lovely faux jewellery made from flowers. This gives them a dainty and elegant look that’s apt for this day ceremony.
Flower jewellery is as versatile as real jewellery. From a Maang Tikka to necklaces and bangles, you can wear anything you like. Pick flowers that match your outfit and make sure that they are fresh so that they do not wither halfway through the ceremony! This type of jewellery is a must-have for your bangle collection.
5. The wedding bangles – Chooda
Wedding bangles are iconic and greatly define the overall look of an Indian bride, which is why they are one of the most essential parts of the bangle collection for a bride. However, in spite of how essential they are, brides rarely have a say in what they will look like! This is because the bride’s Maama is the person who buys and gifts her these bangles during the Chooda ceremony! Generally, these bangles are made of plastic and are red in colour, however, this actually depends on your cultural background. For instance, Bengali brides wear red and white bangles.
When you’re creating your bangle collection, do include other pieces like lightweight jewellery that you can wear on a daily basis, if you accessorise regularly. Light bracelets are an absolute must for women in a professional setting!
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