Bridesmaid Lehenga for Sangeet: Outfits Made for Dancing

At most weddings, the sangeet is where the bridesmaids shine: the performances, the dancing, the photos and videos that get shared for years. A sangeet lehenga needs to look festive and still let you move.

What makes a good sangeet lehenga

Light enough to dance in

Net, georgette, organza and light silks move with you. Keep heavy work to the hem or the blouse rather than all over the skirt.

A flare that twirls

More kalis (panels) mean more swing when you turn. Ask for the flare you want; it's one of the easiest things to customise.

A blouse that stays put

A made-to-measure blouse is what stops you adjusting it mid-performance. Choose a back and sleeve style you can raise your arms in.

A dupatta that won't get in the way

Pin it at the shoulder and waist, or skip it for the performance and wear it after. See bridesmaid dupatta draping.

The right length

Make the lehenga to the height of the shoes you'll actually dance in, so you never step on the hem.

Ideas for a group performance

• Identical outfits look most striking on stage.

• Same style, different colours gives a rainbow line-up. Read the three ways to match.

• Sequins and mirror work catch stage lights well.

• Indo-Western sets such as dhoti-style dresses or co-ords, for a more modern routine. See bridesmaid Indo-Western dresses.

Colours for the sangeet

The sangeet is usually an evening function, so deeper and brighter colours photograph well: wine, emerald, teal, magenta, royal blue, and metallics. Keep the bride's outfit in mind and choose colours that sit beside hers. See bridesmaid colours.

One outfit or two?

Some bridesmaids change after the performance into something heavier. If you'd rather wear one outfit all night, choose a lehenga with a removable dupatta or a jacket you can take off for the dance.

Getting sangeet outfits made

Browse the sangeet collection for ready pieces, or start a bridesmaid and family order about four weeks before the sangeet. Each person sends her own measurements through her own link, there's no minimum group size, and everything is made for one delivery date.