Dear ‘Gentle Readers’, aka, our beautiful 2025 brides-to-be! As we settle into the new year, while juggling numerous weddings, it’s time to call in our ‘Madam Delacroix’, our ‘modistes’, and couturiers, as a new rip-roaring fashion trend is taking over this celebratory season.
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Inspired by the gilded Elizabethan age and all things ‘Bridgerton’, let’s face the truth—those ultra-glam, figure-hugging bodices, popularly known as corsets back in the day, are making their presence felt, and how! Accompanied by voluminous or sleek lehengas or sarees, dramatic or relaxed sleeves, and more, these showstopping attires exude sultry elegance to the core.
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Offering a chic and contemporary spin on otherwise traditional attire, these perfectly customized, structured blouses accentuate the waistline, adding a touch of bold charm. Adorned with intricate embroidery, beadwork, and delicate lace amid myriad embellishments, these stunners have undoubtedly emerged as statement-making ensembles being vied by modern brides. To all of you who resonate with this charming aesthetic, here are a few inspiring picks of corset blouses that should definitely be on your radar if you want to emanate your MVP aura on your main day.
With a hint of traditional elegance
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Call it a breath of fresh air, but we absolutely cannot stop drooling over this gorgeous bride’s Roka attire. Created by the ace designer duo, Rimple and Harpreet, the juxtaposing blend of the structured corset blouse with cap-sleeved designed in our rich heritage fabrics, paired with a heavily embroidered Lehenga and dupatta is just ingenious, don’t you think?
In her ‘Golden Girl’ era
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Taking inspiration from the ‘It-girl’ bride of 2024, who serenaded us with her versatile bridal outfit choices over a few months leading up to her grand wedding, the younger daughter-in-law of India’s industrial maven, Mukesh Ambani, Radhika stunned one and all in this golden corset-influenced lehenga that featured 20,000 Swarovski crystals. Designed by one of their family favourites, Manish Malhotra, the drooping tasseled layered sleeves and complementing look made the bride outshine everybody present there, manifold.
And, one for this ethereal icon
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Whose feeling those ‘saree not sorry feels’? Draped in a mesmerizing handwoven, Manish Malhotra, silver tissue corset-inspired saree from his Evara collection, this evergreen ‘Poo’ looks astounding! Crafted with real silver zari and a zardozi border, the saree cascades like a sash from an intricately embroidered corset featuring real silver zardozi, sequin, saadi, and nakshi work, harmoniously mixing tradition with contemporary allure. From a ritzy engagement party to your festive firsts as a Missus, this creation is definitely a showstopper in your wedding wardrobe.
‘Em giving vibes
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A floral printed corset lehenga, with tones of yellow and pink, isn’t this ravishing attire perfect for a laidback Haldi, perhaps by the poolside?
Painting the town red
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Fresh off this ritzy label’s latest festive collection, Falaknuma, this red corset, off-shouldered blouse with stunning crystal embroidery in a linear motif with tassels with a complementing lehenga and dupatta gives the iconic ‘Soniya’ vibes from K3G, don’t you think?
‘I Do’ Aura
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A corset blouse for your wedding! Hell yes! This off-shouldered pastel, sequined, pastel blouse and Lehenga with a dreamy veil by ace couturier, Tarun Tahiliani★ 4.4 radiates those glowing feels!
Alice in Wonderland, much?
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Are you looking for a daytime scene-stealing outfit choice for a quirky Mehendi or a Haldi ceremony? If yes, then this gorgeous aquamarine off-shouldered, corset Lehenga with contrasting floral motifs is a must-have! With hints of bohemian splendour and eclectic aplomb, we particularly love how this bodice fits so seamlessly.
Too glam to give a damn!
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Uff, what’s not to love about this uber-cool modern artistry meets old-school details in this high-octane, dramatically structured Mishru ensemble? A glorious skirt set, featuring its deep sapphire wildflower design, and the sequined base, it’s the starkly contoured peplum blouse that takes the winning streak! As someone who loves to experiment with ’em avante-garde choices, I’d definitely see this as a fun cocktail or a sangeet soiree pick.
Pastel plush
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In a soft girl meets Barbie core swirl, can we just take a moment to drool over this soothing lilac hue? Giving corsets an understated, yet a tad bit conservative spin, we love everything about this bell-sleeved blouse- whether it’s its asymmetric hemline its barely there plunge, and the intricate lace and pearl-imbued craftsmanship. A true stunner, you can adorn this at your pre-wedding or main-day festivities.
Winter always turns to spring.
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Is anyone up for some multi-hued floral love? Your quintessential Mehendi or Haldi pick, tube, figure-accentuating corset blouses are the way to go. Are we right or are right?
Power woman dressing
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A handcrafted lace ensemble, how striking is this corset-style bodice that effortlessly flows into a sculpted skirt! Don it for your welcome lunch at a destination wedding, and we promise you’ll be an 11/10 and more!
Metallic muse
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From the newest Ambani bahu, aka, Radhika Merchant’s iconic Dolce and Gabanna X Anamika Khanna’s golden organza concept saree, replete with an encrusted gold-based metallic corset blouse, to filmmaker, Anurag Kashyap’s daughter, Aaliyah Kashyap’s chrome metallic corset top with a cowl skirt for one of her functions, here’s how modern brides are redefining edgy sophistication.
Old meets new
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Ditching its otherwise daring persona, this minimally graceful pre-draped saree with intricate artistry, and corset-inspired bodice with full sleeves shows how to effortlessly blend elegance and glamour!
Prom night, but make it desi.
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Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the most stylish of them all? I mean, do we really need to say anything about this drop-dead gorgeous, shimmery corset-inspired blouse and body-cinching skirt, with its dazzling dupatta doubling up as a ravishing neckpiece! Quite the bridal masterpiece, I’d say!
Of trails and dreams
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And, let’s not miss this alluring ‘lady in red’ meets the regal mermaid creation! Rich in sequins and tassels, we can totally see you flaunt this ‘Laal Ghagra’ at a ritzy event like your Sangeet!
Eclectic fervour max
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Reflecting an immense outpour of joy and vibrance that is often found in the heartland of India, millennial designer, Masaba Gupta truly knows how to honour our roots, all whilst catering to the modern brides of today! While her voluminous lehenga enriches our vision with the juxtaposing interplay of prints and colours, it is her sartorial, yet statement butterfly-style corset blouse that really catches one’s eyes due to its distinct finesse.
Palace of dreams, quite literally
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Another luring creation from her bewitching Autumn/ winter collection 2024, this rich, three-dimensional embroidery, entwined in pearl, thread, and sequins as shown in the classic tasseled corset lehenga is simply breathtaking. Replete with a matching dupatta, this ensemble truly captures the tales of the bygone regal era.
Level Up
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Sprinkling in lush silver, this handcrafted corset-inspired lehenga featuring thin off-shouldered sleeves, and a cascading trail is just the bling you need to celebrate your milestone moment, don’t you agree?
Adorn your nine-yard staple with a twist.
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While this concept saree is quite an unconventional, artistic statement piece, it’s the sculpted corset-inspired bodice, boasting an embellished jewel neckline that regales in its understated charm- nonchalant, yet impactful.
Aesthetic Brilliance
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Echoing in harmonies of the evolved Indian Savoire-Faire, this timeless couture piece from veteran designer, Tarun Tahiliani’s label celebrates impeccable tailoring, sculpted fits, and dramatic elegance with its Swarovski crystals-embellished bodice, and its statement-making, constructed tulle cape! Talk about hitting those voguish notes with your bridal choices!
Undeniably chic and bold
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From its flailing cap-sleeves to its distinct fabric-contrasting neckline, everything about this new-age, corset-influenced drape-saree is worth being raved about!
Now, now! With quite a few options to choose from, which style suits your vibe? Let us know in the comments below.
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