Plus Size Bridesmaid Dresses: Indian Outfits Made to Measure

Standard bridesmaid outfits often stop at a certain size, and the bridesmaid who doesn't fit them ends up in something that looks different from the rest. Made to measure removes that problem: every outfit is cut for the person wearing it, in the same palette and style as the group.

Why made to measure matters for a group

• Everyone matches. The same colour, fabric and work, made in every size.

• Nothing is altered at the last minute. An outfit made to your measurements doesn't need to be let out the week before.

• Each person chooses her own style within the palette, if the group goes for "same colour, different styles". See the three ways to match.

What you can customise for comfort

Blouse and sleeves

Choose the sleeve length you like, from cap sleeves to elbow or full sleeves, sheer or lined. A blouse with proper support and a comfortable back is made to your measurements, not pinned to fit.

Lehenga waist

A waistband at the height you find comfortable, with fastening that's easy to adjust through a long day.

Flare and weight

Lighter fabrics and a flare that moves well make dancing at the sangeet much easier. Read bridesmaid lehengas for sangeet.

Lining

Soft cotton lining for a day function in warm weather.

Dupatta

A lighter dupatta that drapes easily, or a style pinned in place so your hands are free. See bridesmaid dupatta draping.

Styles that bridesmaids often choose

• Lehenga with a longer blouse or a jacket for more coverage.

• Anarkali, fitted through the bodice and flowing from there. See bridesmaid anarkali suits.

• Sharara set with a longer kurta.

• Saree with a made-to-measure blouse. See the bridesmaid saree look.

The right choice is the one you feel good in. There are no rules about which body suits which outfit.

How the order works

Start a bridesmaid and family order about four weeks before the first function. Each person sends her own measurements through her own link, so the organiser doesn't need to collect anyone's sizes. There's no minimum group size, and our plus size lehenga guide has more on fit.