Break the Norm with a Lehenga in Black. 10 Stunning Black Lehengas for Your Next Ethnic Event in 2019 Plus Tips to Style Each

Black, the dark colour that is actually the absence of any colour has been ruling the fashion scene for ages. There is an undying mystery to this shade that has never been solved. Since the times of yore, black has been the quintessential choice for garments the world over. The colour black denotes sadness, mourning and yet is the first choice of colour for party clothes. Black is effervescent, black is powerful, black is an all-time favourite, black is evergreen and black is omnipresent.

There are many men and women proudly say 'we will stop wearing black once a darker colour is invented.’

Lehengas have often stayed away from black. This humble shade was often not too welcome in the Indian ethnic fashion market because of some weird superstitions. Being an Indian, you must have heard your ancestors raising eyebrows on black lehengas or black ethnic garments. Today, the trends have changed as age-old superstitions have given way to modern thinking and approach.

Here are some stunning black lehengas picked from reliable and trustworthy websites. These online portals showcase beautiful lehengas in black tone. They are all in different price ranges and different fabrics. A BP-guide list to help you get all dolled up for your next traditional affair.

Lose only Rs.3499 from your pockets to gain this gorgeous black ensemble. This velvet black chaniya choli is semi-stitched and features a pretty floral embroidered dupatta. Available on Amazon.in, this set is the perfect attire for your best friend’s wedding. The black velvet lehenga features pretty polka dots in silver foil and two pretty silver tassels towards the bottom.

A proof of how lovely black looks with gold is right here in front of you. This glamorous black lehenga has the most enchanting golden foil print work on its skirt. The plain black dupatta does complete justice to the work and offers a unique peek-a-boo look when draped in style. Available on Myntra.com, this stylish ensemble is priced at Rs.9950. It is a made-to-order set in which you can place the order for stitching online. The dupatta is pre-stitched too, and comes with a tapered border. The blouse fabric is silk, the lehenga is poly georgette and the dupatta is made from poly georgette. The lehenga has a shantoon lining inside which makes it very comfortable to wear. You can order the blouse online which has a round neck and is sleeveless. It has padded cups and concealed zip closure on the sides.

This embroidered art silk lehenga in black, features a pretty floral border at the bottom. The heavy embellishment is done with resham, zari and patch border work in gold, silver and copper tones. A very stunning lehenga in art silk, this one has a shantoon lining inside which gives it a nice fall. Also available is an unstitched faux crepe and net blouse piece and a net dupatta also in black. The choli length is 14 to 15 inches. The lehenga is semi-stitched around the waist and hips and it can be customized from 30 to 34 inches and from 38 to 42 inches, respectively. The lehenga is 42 inches long. This one is priced at Rs.5720 and is available at Utsav Fashion. You can also opt for made to measure by paying Rs.1650 additionally for stitching.

This fully embellished heavy black lehenga is perfect for a bride who wants to wear black. This lovely ensemble is available for rent at Rs.14,999 for a period of 4 days on Flyrobe. You have to pay a refundable deposit of Rs.15000 for this dress. When you don’t want to own a costly black lehenga but want to wear one for a particular function, Flyrobe comes to your rescue. It has a lovely collection of designer lehengas. This bridal lehenga is finely crafted with velvet material. The blouse features a deep leaf neckline and half sleeves. The lehenga is floor length and kalidaar.. The ensemble is completed with a pastel pink dupatta. It is enhanced with intricate floral embroidery all over. The blouse is padded.

This plain black semi-stitched lehenga is stylish and very trendy. Ruffles are currently in vogue and this pretty ruffled lehenga skirt will definitely make you very fashion forward. Grab this piece from Mirraw Fashion for Rs.1386, only. The pretty crop top blouse has resham embroidery in gold, silver and copper. This ensemble is perfect for your ethnic parties and Diwali get together when you want to showcase your Indian charm with a twist.

This embroidered semi-stitched lehenga and skirt are every bit glamorous and bridal at the same time. Beautiful floral patterns in bright hues are done on the black lehenga skirt and blouse. The set is available for Rs.6000 on Flipkart.in. The kalidar lehenga skirt is fashioned from art silk material. The blouse has a round neck and short sleeves. The net dupatta has a heavy border and polka dots all over. It does complete justice to the ensemble when draped in style.

This Bangalore silk Chaniya choli will look amazing on you especially when you want to get decked up for your relative or friend’s function. The pretty lehenga is embroidered with pretty red floral patterns. The blouse has a round neck and is made from Bangalore Silk. It features heavy embellishment in silver and the same is done at tht bottom of the blouse too. The net dupatta has light silver motifs all over. The lehenga set is priced at Rs.3699 and is available at Snapdeal.com.

If you are looking for a simple black lehenga skirt with a smart and trendy blouse, then this one is just for you. Grab it from IndiaEmporium for Rs,1975. You can get the pair stitched as shown in the image by paying some additional charge as mentioned. The best part of this plain black Bangalori Silk lehenga skirt is that it is versatile and can be teamed with many other blouses or tops.

This lovely black lehenga on PanashIndia.com is priced at Rs.5191, only. It features a unique kurti style blouse. The black colored georgette top features heavy zari embroidery enhanced by beads, stone, kundan and mirror work. The same work is also done on all the kalis of the jacquard lehenga. The set comes with a laced chiffon dupatta.

A trendy, casual and very smart combo of black lehenga and wine coloured ruffled top is available on LimeRoad.com for Rs.5031. The blouse sleeve fabric is crepe. The lehenga skirt is made from net material. The skirt comes with an inner lining. The pair looks classy and elegant and perfect for light functions and events.

Has a Slimming Effect
One of the biggest reasons why men and women love black is because it hides your layers of fat and camouflages your bulges. The mysterious hue is clever enough to showcase only those parts of your body that you want to show. Well, not scientifically, but definitely true! Black does hide your flaws! The darkness of this shade enhances your curves beautifully.

Black is Versatile
Black matches with every other colour! The best part of this shade is that it looks great when mixed and matched with every possible shade and looks stunning on every kind of fabric. A plain black lehengas skirt can be teamed up with any shade of blouse and dupatta. It can carry light as well as dark coloured embroidery and embellishments. Black looks like a dream with gold and silver.

Black is Formal
Black is an excellent choice for lehengas as the shade resonates with oomph, glamour and party vibes. As lehengas are typically worn for parties and other such ethnic events, black is the perfect choice of shade for lehengas. A black lehengas skirt can be worn and re-worn multiple number of times with different accessories, varied tops and dupattas every time to create a unique look.