Lifestyle Desk: During Navratri, the enthusiasm of Garba and Dandiya Night is seen everywhere. During this time, women and girls like to perform Garba wearing traditional lehenga-choli. While choosing lehenga for Garba, it is important to keep in mind its color, design and embroidery as well as weight. Many times, in order to look beautiful, people buy such a heavy lehenga that they start feeling tired after dancing for some time. In such a situation, the question arises that how heavy should the lehenga be to play Garba and which cloth is best?
What is the right weight for Garba?
Garba involves continuous movement, matching of steps and dancing. Therefore, one should choose such a lehenga which can be worn and allowed to move easily. Generally, light to medium weight lehenga can be a better option.
Lehenga weighing 1.5 to 2.5 kg
If you are planning to do Garba for a long time, then you can choose a light weight lehenga. Designs with light embroidery, mirror work or limited embellishments can be found in this range. However, the actual weight will depend on the fabric, lining, surround and decoration.
Lehenga weighing 2.5 to 3.5 kg
If you want a traditional and slightly full look, then a medium weight lehenga can be a good option. Colorful embroidery, small mirrors and gota-patti work look beautiful in it. But before buying it, it would be better to walk around wearing it and do some dance steps.
Lehenga weighing more than 3.5 kg
Lehengas with heavy embroidery, multiple layers and excessive embellishments look attractive, but can be difficult to dance for long periods of time. If you are choosing such a lehenga, then first check its weight and the comfort you get after wearing it. Keep in mind that these weights are only suggestions for general purchasing, not a set rule. Your physical comfort and the design of the lehenga are more important.
Which cloth to choose for Garba?
- The weight of a lehenga largely depends on its fabric. Therefore, pay special attention to the fabric while shopping.
- Cotton-Cotton lehenga gives a comfortable and traditional look. This can be a good option for those who have to dance for a long time. However, thick cotton and heavy lining can make a lehenga heavy.
- Georgette-Georgette is a good option for those who like light and flowy look. The hem of the lehenga emerges beautifully while walking in it. A georgette lehenga with light embroidery can be convenient for Garba.
- Chiffon – Chiffon is light and can give an attractive flair to the lehenga. However, it is important to check the quality of its construction and stitching, so that there is no problem in handling the cloth while dancing.
- Silk and velvet-these clothes give a traditional and rich look. But some varieties may weigh more. If you choose a silk or velvet lehenga, give preference to a design with light embroidery and comfortable fitting.
What should be the circumference of the lehenga?
The hem of the lehenga affects your dance and entire look during Garba. A lehenga with too little hem may not give traditional flair, while one with too much hem may get entangled in the legs.
Choose a circle in which you can move around without difficulty and step back and forth. The length of the lehenga should also be correct. A skirt that is too long can get caught in heels or shoes, increasing the risk of falling.
Keep these things in mind before buying
1-Try walking around two-three times wearing the lehenga.
2-Check your comfort in sitting, walking and doing some dance steps.
3-The waistband should not be too tight nor so loose that the lehenga starts slipping.
4-Check the stitching of mirror work and heavy decorations thoroughly.
5-Choose such blouses and footwear which provide comfort for a long time.
6- Keeping sweat and heat in mind, give preference to comfortable clothes.
7- You can get traditional Garba look even in less weight
Looking beautiful for Garba does not mean that the lehenga should be very heavy. A great look can also be achieved with colorful embroidery, mirror work, gota-patti and traditional prints on light clothes. With this, you can style oxidised jewellery, chaniya choli style blouse and dupatta in a different style.
Choose a lehenga for Garba, which is beautiful in appearance as well as light and comfortable. If you are going to dance for many hours, then prefer light to medium weight lehenga. The right fabric, comfortable circumference and good fitting will help you enjoy Garba without any hassle.
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