Once the wedding is over, you may feel at loss with the overwhelming exuberance of your bridal lehenga. Given how it is probably one of the most daringly high-end purchases of your bridal life, you must pay special attention to its storage. In most cases, bridal lehengas are exclusively designed and custom created which make the fragile objects in need of extra care. Stashing them beneath piles of clothes in your wardrobe is a big NO. Remember, it took you months to finalise your wedding outfit and for years to come, it will remind you of the beautiful moments that you shared with your dear ones on the D-DAY.
Read the label
It is absolutely necessary that before you start with the process of preserving your bridal lehenga, you pay close attention to the label attached to it. If you have bought it from a store, it will come with a set of instructions on how to wash and dry the material, follow that. Or, in case you have had your outfit stitched at a tailor’s, make sure you ask the maker for details on the fabric quality and texture to plan a cleaning mode likewise. The best is to look for a professional dry cleaner that specialises in bridal outfit preservation.
Don’t hang, fold.
Bridal lehengas are easily vulnerable to becoming deformed owing to its heavy weight. Thus, if you store them over a long period of time in a hanging position, its contours will become flat and saggy. It is beneficial for your bridal lehenga that you lightly fold it and place it on a flat surface.
Use muslin cloth
Always warp your bridal lehenga in a soft, clear muslin cloth before stowing it away. The cloth will act as a shield to the delicate embroidery on your precious outfit, by protecting it against moisture and unnecessary creasing.
Invest in a box
One big mistake that people often make is to store clothes in boxes that are too small. Your bridal lehenga is a heavy fabric and most definitely embroidered with sequins and other embellishments which if roughly squeezed in a small box can fall apart. Therefore, it is advisable to invest in a good, spacious box with soft rounded edges and acid-free linings.
Create an antimicrobial storage space
Since there is hardly any chance that you will wear your bridal lehenga anytime soon, it is probable that insects and pests will settle in its folds. To avoid such a problem, use lavender sachets along with dried neem leaves mixed with cloves in a muslin pouch in the storage. You can also use moth balls. This will also prevent fungal attacks and building up of odour in the wardrobe.
Let it breath
Once every six months or so, take out your bridal lehenga and air it out in the mild sun. This will freshen it up by drawing away moisture completely. On this note, it is also advisable that you store your bridal lehenga in a cool, dry place that is at once spacious and airy.
Once you follow these simple steps while preserving your bridal lehenga, it will be all set to brave the world forever and more. This wedding season, upgrade your style statement with KALKI Fashion by checking out their latest collection of traditional wedding dresses and lehengas.
