An overcoat lehenga is one that makes you stand out among the rest. This is one of the latest designs and style features added to the traditional lehenga. The jacket style lehenga choli originated in India and is a new style that has been introduced. The traditional lehenga with dupatta is replaced with a jacket. One can wear only the jacket and do away with the tedious dupatta, or add in the dupatta that is pleated and set in place. Either way, the jacket lehenga gives one a lot of freedom. The jacket length can be varied. Some prefer it to be short while some long. This is the perfect party wear outfit for women and girls.
Features of Lehenga With Jacket:
Jacket style lehenga comes in various styles. The main features of the lehenga with the jacket are:
- Jackets are sleeveless. In some cases, you can have full sleeves as well.
- The length of the jackets can vary. Most preferred style is long jackets.
- Jackets come in contrasting colour to the lehenga. The bright colours are usually used for jackets.
- A dupatta is mostly not needed when a jacket is used.
- The material used for jacket lehenga can be silk, net, brocade, etc.
Which Types of Jackets Used For Lehengas:
There can be many types of jackets that you can wear with your lehengas. According to the lehenga material you can choose a contrasting or similar material for the jacket. There are embroidered jackets, embellished jackets, attached jackets, net jacket, scalloped jackets, etc. Each of these jackets can then be long or short. They can have long sleeves or short sleeves. Some even come sleeveless. The work done on the jacket is also important. Most will have work done on the jacket that is similar to the one on the lehenga.
Latest Jacket Style Lehenga Designs for Women in Parties:
Let we have to look at the best designs of jacket style lehenga with pictures.
1. Lehenga With a Long Jacket:
This is a stunning latest lehenga with a jacket that has net material used. This lehenga with the long jacket is in a fern green colour. The lehenga is kept simple, with only the waistband work. The jacket is 3/4th sleeve and with a collar. Embroidery work is done on the jacket as well as the choli in gold thread.
- Lehenga Fabric: Cotton silk
- Choli Fabric: Cotton Silk
- Jacket Fabric: Net
- When to Wear: Any occasion
- Body Type: All body types
- Style Tip: Do up your hair in a neat updo. Wear danglers for extra style.
- Wash Care: Always dry clean.
2. Lehenga with a Net Jacket:
Here is a perfect party style lehenga with a Net jacket that you can wear. The net jacket has a nice collar effect and an added dupatta. The grey colour of this lehenga style jacket is a new trend. This works well for parties and other occasions. The dupatta is kept simple, with just a thin border. The lehenga has a lot of work done on it.
- Lehenga Fabric: Net
- Choli Fabric: Net
- Dupatta Fabric: Net.
- Jacket Fabric: Net
- When to Wear: Party and other occasions
- Body Type: All body types
- Style Tip: Tie up your hair and use long earrings.
- Wash Care: Always dry clean.
3. Lehenga With a Short Jacket:
Choose this lovely lehenga with a short jacket in contrasting colours. The blush pink lehenga is adorned with embroidery work, and the jacket is set in mint green colour. The heavy embroidery done on the jacket is a perfect style statement. A nice button closure adds charm to this ensemble. The jacket sits well just below the waistline and gives you a sleek figure.
- Lehenga Fabric: Silk
- Choli Fabric: Silk
- Jacket Fabric: Silk
- When to Wear: Any occasion
- Body Type: All body types
- Style Tip: Choose to wear your hair up as this accentuates the jacket
- Wash Care: Always dry clean.
4. Designer Lehenga Jacket:
Here is a chic designer lehenga jacket that is made in contrasting colours. The lehenga is a flared type in white and beige. The choli is a contrast blue in a sleeveless style. Designer jacket in this ensemble is yellow and is long. The jacket is sleeveless too and fits in well with the complete set. This lehenga jacket set can be worn for any occasion or simple party too.
- Lehenga Fabric: Silk
- Choli Fabric: Silk
- Jacket Fabric: Silk
- When to Wear: Any occasion
- Body Type: All body types
- Style Tip: Accessorize with imitation jewellery and hair kept simple.
- Wash Care: Always dry clean.
5. Bridal Jacket Lehenga:
If you are a new-age kind of bride, then this stunning bridal jacket style lehenga design is best suited for you. This lehenga is in brown with embroidery work done all over. The jacket is net with a puffed sleeve style. The flap collar of the jacket adds drama to this ensemble. The choli has a sweetheart neckline that is also heavily embroidered. A pretty purse adds to the charm of this set.
- Lehenga Fabric: Net
- Choli Fabric: Silk
- Jacket Fabric: Net
- When to Wear: the Wedding ceremony
- Body Type: All body types
- Style Tip: Heavy jewellery on the neck and also a Maang-tikka is a great idea.
- Wash Care: Always dry clean.
6. Velvet Jacket Lehenga:
Wear this gorgeous blue velvet jacket lehenga for any important occasion and stand out from the crowd. The lehenga is made from a net fabric in beige to offset the blue. The lehenga and the dupatta are kept simple and plain. The entire focus is on the velvet jacket that steals the show. The jacket has heavy embroidery work on the border and the front panels. This collared and long sleeve jacket makes the set look complete.
- Lehenga Fabric: Net and satin
- Choli Fabric: Velvet
- Dupatta Fabric: Net
- Jacket Fabric: Velvet
- When to Wear: Special occasions
- Body Type: All body types
- Style Tip: A hair updo is the best way to accessorise this
- Wash Care: Always dry clean.
7. Golden Jacket Lehenga:
Go in for the gold with this golden jacket lehenga that will be a showstopper always. This ensemble has a flared lehenga in a plain material. The bomber jacket style gold jacket has embroidery work done on it. The full sleeves jacket is perfect for getting that slim elongated figure. Wear this for any special function and be the centre of attraction.
- Lehenga Fabric: Net
- Choli Fabric: Net
- Jacket Fabric: Net
- When to Wear: Special occasions
- Body Type: All body types
- Style Tip: High heels and danglers to accessorise. Hair updo is the best way.
- Wash Care: Always dry clean.
8. Partywear Lehenga With Jacket:
One of the latest in designer lehenga wear is the party wear lehenga with a jacket. This style has the jacket in a different cut. Here you see a pink lehenga in net material. The jacket is a crop top style with the long panel in the front. It is made with gold work on the net material. A simple dupatta adds style to this ensemble. Tassels in the lehenga also create drama and give a chic effect to this set.
- Lehenga Fabric: Net
- Choli Fabric: Net
- Dupatta Fabric: Net
- Jacket Fabric: Net
- When to Wear: Party
- Body Type: All body types
- Style Tip: Accessorize with gold jewellery and leave your hair loose.
- Wash Care: Always dry clean.
9. Blue Lehenga With Jacket:
Here is a stunning blue lehenga with a jacket that is made in silk. This rich look lehenga set is perfect for a special occasion or festivals. The intricate embroidery work on the lehenga has a floral pattern. The jacket is full sleeved with tiny booties all over it. A plain silk choli makes the set complete. There is a button closure at the front that gives the set structure.
- Lehenga Fabric: Art Silk
- Choli Fabric: Art Silk
- Jacket Fabric: Art Silk
- When to Wear: Special occasion
- Body Type: All body types
- Style Tip: Wear danglers to accessorise this set.
- Wash Care: Always dry clean.
10. Black Lehenga With a Long Jacket:
Trending black is always in fashion. This black lehenga with a long jacket is unique. The lehenga is made from striped material. The choli is an abstract geometric pattern. The jacket is made from lycra material sits well on the body. This sleeveless set is a nice addition to your wardrobe. You can wear this for any occasion that is not too formal.
- Lehenga Fabric: Lycra
- Choli Fabric: Lycra
- Jacket Fabric: Lycra
- When to Wear: Informal occasions, parties
- Body Type: All body types
- Style Tip: Accessorize with imitation jewellery or silver jewellery
- Wash Care: Always dry clean.
How to Style Lehenga With Jacket:
- The lehenga choli with the jacket is a perfect way to make traditional and modern blend together.
- When you are wearing the set for a formal occasion, then choose gold or silver jewellery.
- Danglers are always the best bet. Neckpieces can be worn if the choli and jacket are deep necked.
- Jacket chaniya choli can be complemented with heels or flats.
- Belts can be worn according to the style of the lehenga.
- Most hairstyles should be an updo as this gives you focus on the jacket itself. If the lehenga set is simple, then you can leave your hair loose or in soft curls.
Coat type lehenga is a nice ensemble to have in your collection. It can be worn for many occasions and can be mixed and matched with various other styles too. The flared lehengas go perfectly well with jackets that are short or long. Sleeved and sleeveless jackets both add their charm to this set. Look for material that is rich like silk or brocade. Else you can check out Net material that can be heavily embroidered to render the same style. The lehenga with jacket can be worn for any occasion as well as bridal wear. So put your best foot forward and go in style with this jacket lehenga.