Who doesn’t enjoy a good wedding?

As for me, I just love them. The ceremony, the crackle of crazy emotions in the air, and of course the chance to get your drink on!

But comes shopping for the dress, yes, The Dress, I sure do loathe it. The fussing, the bargaining over prices, the refusal to allow pictures. Shopping for a good party wear dress at a reasonable price is indeed a challenge.

Last year for a dear one’s wedding, I tried shopping for a party wear lehenga for the first time. Spending countless hours browsing through stores and shops, trying on different dresses to find the one that suits me was absolutely overwhelming.

I wasn’t even a teeny bit inspired. While most of the styles were either too outdated or too gaudy for my taste, the ones I liked were too expensive for my budget. I felt dissatisfied with the limited selection of party wear dresses in the market that fell within my price range.

I knew I wanted a traditional dress for the occasion but I also wanted something that looked stylish and unique. I never imagined myself in something so voluminous until I spotted this pretty pink party-wear lehenga on a deep discount at an online shopping website.

The dress hit my fancy in an instant. The color was perfect. There was just enough flare to the skirt, it felt glamorous but definitely not too gaudy or inconvenient. After showing it to Manish and reading all the positive reviews of this lehenga online, I finally decided to place the order.

And girls, it turned out to be the best decision.

The lehenga looked even more beautiful than the pictures. The quality of the material, the intricate work on the fabric, the finishing, the stitching, and the fits were all superb. While, I may not have the best advice for something fashion related but as an avid online shopper, I can sure offer some quick tips to buy a good party-wear lehenga online.

Scout all the local shops and stores

Visit your local market and check out all the shops and stores for the latest designs and prices in party wear dresses. Also, try on different dresses and get an eye for how different styles work on your body type.

You never know what will end up looking great on you until you try it on. And who knows you might hit a deal there!

Browse the internet for styles and deals

Now that you have an idea of the latest trends and styles that suit you along with their price range, it’s time to look out for the same styles and deals on the internet.

Since online retailers have fewer overhead costs and there are also chances to apply more discount codes on certain websites, online shopping tends to be cheaper than local stores carrying the same or similar products.

Check out the retailer’s reviews and returns policy

The Internet is replete with myriad shopping websites selling party wear dresses online at discounted. Before you get tempted by pictures of beautiful dresses and lucrative dresses online, make sure you go through the retailer’s reviews and returns policy before making your purchase.

Since onsite reviews can often be manipulated by the website, it’s important that you check offsite reviews of the retailer you’re looking to buy your dress from. Of course, every store has one or two bad reviews, but if an online shopping retailer has overall good reviews, that’s a good sign.

Also, if you’re buying a designer lehenga online, it’s especially important to double-check authenticity as well. You don’t want to pay extra for something that turns out to be a knockoff.

Best places to buy party wear lehenga online

Now coming to the crux of the story, “Where to buy a party wear lehenga online?” or “Which are the best places to shop for party wear dresses on the internet?”

Nykaa Fashion:

You can always count on Nykaa Fashion for trendy styles and basic staples and you can also count on them for designer and gorgeous ethnic wear dresses online. Whether you’re looking for designer labels or stylish budget pieces, the website has practically everything for every customer.

The best part: they offer free shipping and free returns, so you can order whatever you have your eyes on without a hitch.

Aza Fashions:

If you’re all about luxury wear and designer stuff, Aza Fashions is a good place to shop for designer lehenga online. It is a house full of leading designer brands, that offer a range of mesmeric designs, showcasing a wide range of categories of high-end luxury styles.

The multi-designer store also offers numerous payment options like COD, net banking, credit card, debit card, UPI, and PayPal for locations around the globe.

House of Panchhi:

If you don’t want to pinch your budget but at the same time want to stand out from the crowd with a dress that looks gorgeous and is of excellent quality, you must check out The House of Panchhi.

The website offers superior quality party wears lehengas at budget-friendly prices. Mostly their lehengas are semi-stitched but you can also get them customized to your fit and taste at a small additional fee of INR 1000, which is negligible compared to the local boutique tailoring costs.

The customization feature ensures you don’t have to scramble for a new dress because you weren’t sure it would fit. I ordered my lehenga from this site. And I am absolutely happy with the experience. Not only are their lehengas amazing but their customer care and fashion team is also prompt, friendly, and fast.

Here’s a sneak peek of the lehenga I ordered:

So, that was about my experience of buying partywear lehenga online. Fashion savvy girls do you have any other lehenga shopping advice? If yes, please share your thoughts in the comments below, would love to know about your tips and views.