NIDHI MEHRA • STYLE GUIDE
Body Type Guide
The right silhouette matters more than the right trend. Before you fall in love with a design on a model whose proportions may be nothing like yours, it helps to understand what actually flatters your body type.
01PETITE FRAMES
Elongate with Lighter Lines
Lighter embroidery and elongated panel designs tend to work best, since dense embellishment or heavy volume can overwhelm a smaller frame. A higher waistline, vertical embroidery lines, and a fitted choli create the illusion of height. Avoid oversized capes or exaggerated trains that can shorten your silhouette visually.
02TALLER FRAMES
Carry Volume with Confidence
Taller brides can carry fuller, flared silhouettes beautifully — think dramatic lehenga flares, structured capes, and bolder embroidery placement without it looking like too much. Horizontal detailing at the waist or hem also works well to balance a longer frame.
03HOURGLASS FIGURES
Follow Your Natural Waist
A fitted choli or bodice that follows your natural waist is usually the most flattering starting point. Avoid boxy, structured cuts that hide your shape — draped fabrics and fitted waists tend to work in your favour.
04RECTANGLE OR ATHLETIC BUILDS
Create the Illusion of Curves
Creating the illusion of curves is the goal here — a flared lehenga skirt, a cinched waist, or a peplum-style blouse all add definition. Layered dupattas and structured capes can also add visual dimension.
05PEAR-SHAPED FIGURES
Draw the Eye Upward
Balancing a fuller hip with visual interest up top works well — statement necklines, embellished blouses, and off-shoulder or cape sleeves draw the eye upward, while an A-line lehenga skirt skims rather than clings.
06PLUS-SIZE FIGURES
Structure Where It Counts
Structured, well-fitted cholis with strategic embroidery placement (avoiding horizontal bands across the widest part of the body) create a polished silhouette. Vertical lines, princess seams, and a well-supported blouse make a significant difference in how a piece sits and moves.
07BEYOND BODY TYPE
Fabric, Blouse and Drape Matter Too
Fabric weight, blouse design, dupatta draping and colour selection all play a role too — a heavier fabric like raw silk holds structure differently than a fluid georgette or organza. This is exactly why we don't recommend ordering purely off a lookbook photo.
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Every bride or client who visits us receives a personalised styling consultation where our team recommends silhouettes, necklines and embroidery placement suited to her individual proportions — not a generic size chart.
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