Wedding Fashion: Use THESE tips and tricks to spot a fake lehenga

Food, decor, functions and location surely play a vital role in weddings, but more than that choosing the right outfit for every function and choosing the outfit that not only flatters your body but it also amps up your style game. Every bride wants to look the best on her wedding and wants to have a look that she'll remember for years. In the bid to look the best brides often go to shops that not only sells fake lehengas in the name of designer wear but also try to sell you a fake copy of outfits. 

If you are someone who is okay with the copies and don't care much about the look, then that's completely okay. But if you are someone who can not make out the difference between fake and real, then here are some tips that'll help you identify and spot a fake lehenga. 

Designers sell only through limited stores:

When it comes to designers, they do not sell their stuff in every second store, there are a few shops or boutiques that display their work, and that's where they sell their outfits. Yes, you can rent a lehenga online but places like Chandni Chowk does not sell designer stuff.

Check the display piece at the store you visit:

When it comes to replicas, no shopkeeper will ever keep it at the display.  They usually keep them in hiding and only take it out when the customer requests for it or when they think that the customer will not be able to understand the difference. So always check whether any other designer lehenga is on the mannequins at the store, and that should give you a good idea. 

Check blouses and dupattas:

When it comes to replicas, the person making it only gives attention to the lehenga and adds more work to it, which is what instinctively decides every bride's pick. That's why check the blouse and the dupatta also to check whether it has the same premium look and feel to it.

Always ask to see the packaging of the lehenga:

When it comes to designer lehenga it's always packed well and has luxurious packaging. So when you feel that something is fishy, ask to see the packaging of your lehenga when in doubt. 

Google the name:

In this age of social media, every top designer displays his collection online and post about it on their social media pages. So when it comes to buying a lehenga, ask the shopkeeper the name of the lehenga or the collection it is from and google it to see the collection or the specific lehenga's original photo online. 

Pay attention to details:

Most designer lehengas involve hand embroidery and not machine work, which should be evident when you pay close attention. You need to check how neatly and securely sequins and other things are put on it before purchasing to ensure it is authentic and not fake.