Gold Traditional Dress

Commonly seen at Indian weddings, this traditional dress is not necessarily an Indian cultural thing. It is made up of 2 to 5 sets of gold jewellery with necklaces of varying lengths, when worn all at once it creates this look for special occasions and important events. 

When you purchase more than 1 set at a time, one of the sets will contain a head dress in place of earrings and bracelet. That's how you get a head dress. I would say just get 2 sets coz you get two matching necklaces of different lengths, one head dress, one pair of earrings and a bracelet.

Traditionally, the necklaces are plain gold. Nowadays, you get many colourful gemstones from India that brightens up the look. Or what I was looking at, colourless sapphires that can make a big impression.

Other jewellery you can add on to this look are anklets, toe rings and even belts.

I am told this traditional dress shows your older status as you only acquire one set at a time at each major point in your life. So by the time you have 4 or 5 sets you are an elder in your family.

What the modern version should look like. I think a lot of people do this layering in the form of chains, no pendants or necklaces. But, its easier if its just one statement piece you can put on for the look.