Lehenga Guide | Choose the Best Lehenga for Your Body Type

Why this matters
Lehengas are center-stage garments — comfort and silhouette are key. Choosing the right cut and fabric enhances your proportions and comfort.

Body-type recommendations

Pear (fuller hips, smaller bust)
• Best cuts: A-line, flared, anarkali lehengas; avoid heavy mermaid styles.
• Blouse tips: embellished or structured blouses to balance the top.
• Dupatta: drape over shoulder to create vertical line.

Apple (fuller midsection)
• Best cuts: high-waisted lehenga with flared skirt; empire waists work well.
• Fabric: structured fabrics with soft drape to smooth the silhouette.
• Blouse tips: V-neck or wrap-style to elongate torso.

Hourglass (balanced bust & hips, defined waist)
• Best cuts: mermaid or well-fitted flared lehengas to highlight waist.
• Blouse tips: cropped, fitted blouses work well.
• Accentuate with a belted dupatta or a kamarband.

Rectangle (straight figure)
• Best cuts: layered flared lehengas, heavy embroidery at waist to create curves.
• Blouse tips: ruffles or puff sleeves for volume.

Petite
• Best cuts: lighter embroidery, A-line or slightly flared to avoid overwhelming frame.
• Keep vertical lines, avoid extreme heavy yards of fabric.

Plus-size
• Best cuts: A-line and long anarkali silhouettes; darker monochrome or vertical patterns help.
• Use structured blouse; avoid heavy embellishments at the midsection.

Fabric & embellishment guide
• Silk & brocade: structured, regal — good for weddings.
• Georgette & chiffon: flowy, lighter — good for receptions and sangeet.
• Net & tulle: layering and dramatic volume.
• Embroidery placement: vertical motifs elongate; heavy borders add focus to hem.

Blouse & dupatta styling tips
• Sleeve length influences look: cap, elbow, full sleeve — choose comfort.
• Dupatta drape: classic over shoulder, front drape for modern look, or half-saree style for movement.
• Pairing footwear: block heels for comfort, embroidered juttis for traditional charm.

Fitting & alteration checklist
• Always try with the shoes you’ll wear.
• Check movement — you should sit, walk and dance comfortably.
• Keep extra margin for hemming and alterations.
• Ask for a mock-up or stitched sample for important events.

Explore Luxify’s lehenga collection and book a style consult — we’ll help you find the perfect silhouette.

— Luxify