Can-Can Is The Best Way To Add Volume To Your Lehenga

image of Can-Can wedding lehengas both hard-wired and soft-wired

Wedding shenanigans often include twirling and posing like a princess bride. A lehenga with a mesmerizing whirl would add ethereal edges to those portraits. Even though this might make millennial brides gravitate towards a 24 kali lehenga, it isn't an option that appeals to those who are seeking freedom of movement. Can-Can lehengas are the next trending choice. The Can-Can lehenga increases the fluff of the skirt without adding much weight, unlike the 24 Kalis, which adds weight to the skirt. You can find all the answers to all of your burning questions regarding Indian wear right here, including the type of can-can below your lehenga!

What is a Can-Can Lehenga?

images of Can-Can lehengas worn on different occasions

Can-Can lehenga skirts are skirts that are attached to a Can-Can on the side. It is possible to stitch a can-can in many different ways. There can be many different ways a Can-Can bridal lehenga can be designed - from coming all the way to the top to multiple layers at the bottom to a simple one-layer design. Designers can create a can-can lehenga design based on the bride's comfort and needs. The high-end lehenga designers such as Manish Malhotra, however, will not entertain customization of these mesh enhancements. In that case, you should choose the pieces you feel comfortable wearing.

A Can-Can Types

It is Classified Into The Following Types:

Hard-Wired Net Can-Can:

image of hard-net Can-Can Lehenga

Can-cans with hard wire mesh are common under wedding gowns. It has fewer layers than the gown itself but adds a ballgown effect to the outfit. Under the clothing, these additions are reinforced by a wire every few inches to bear the heavy base of the fabric on top and the flare. In general, they have only one layer of net and are quite stiff. 

Soft Layered Net Can-Can:

image of Soft layered net Can-Can Lehenga

Traditionally, soft Can-Can material is used for Indian weddings. Once you sit down for the wedding of Pooja and Pheras, you'll notice the soft quality of the material. Can-Can material is originally white but can be dyed to match the exact shade of your wedding lehenga. Look at Cinderella and her white Can-Can skirt that is visible when she twirls in her powder blue gown at the ball. The white Can-Can fabric will be visible in wedding photos if you do not dye your lehenga. If you do not wish to get it dyed, please ask your bridesmaids to pull it when you stand up.

Considering These Factors Before Attaching A Can-Can To An Outfit:

Think About The Fabric: 

The weight of mesh material tends to fluff some lehenga fabrics and not every fabric can handle its weight. You should seek the advice of an expert in this case. The structures of some cloths, such as georgette and pure bandhani, are quite delicate. During loading with cans, they tend to tear up and get damaged over time. One layer of Can-Can fabric is a good choice for these fabrics. Silk holds the Can-Can in a flattering manner, however, and is the most popular material for bridal lehengas. Consider silk or cotton satin fabrics for the special occasion if you want to look like an absolute princess bride.

Take A Detachable Can-Can:

When you don't need the dramatic effect, you can remove the detachable Can-Can stitching under the lehenga. The material can also be transferred into the lehenga you want to make fluffy for the next occasion. You would certainly want to wear your wedding lehenga again after spending so much on it, but all that extra fluff can make re-wearing it problematic. Detachable can can skirt on wedding lehengas come in handy in this situation. 

Be Aware Of Your Limits When Moving:

The mesh material should only be attached after the knees if you want easy movement. It still looks gorgeous twirled and keeps your lehenga fluffy. It is also possible to keep the lining in the top soft layer and add layers to the bottom only. One of the bridesmaids will need to step up to assist you in going to the bathroom without assistance. Additionally, if you want to wear a wedding gown to the sangeet or cocktail, keep your Can-Cans under the gowns to a minimum. It will destroy the dancing fun. In contrast, when you're not moving around as much during your wedding day, a good amount of can-cans make sense.

Consider Your Body Type:

Those with curvy figures should be careful about wearing Can-Can skirts, as it will give the appearance of a broader body. Brides with slimmer bodies can add the can-can stitching from top to bottom to give their gowns a fuller appearance. A lehenga designer should work with you to design a silhouette that flatters your figure. It's also important to factor in the fabric of the lehenga since some fabrics tend to bunch up when worn, and according to the fabric, strategically placing the buttons can help to maintain the appeal of the entire ensemble.

Customize Your Can-can Lehenga:

A cancan petticoat is generally attached to the lehengas or gowns. The petticoats can be simple layers on the bottom of a skirt, or they can be full-fledged petticoats stitched into the skirt.

For those experiencing excess glam on their special day, feel free to get an additional, detachable cancan petticoat. With the help of your tailor, you can also reduce the number of layers on a piece if it has way too many.

The majority of these outfits are for weddings. Using your wedding lehenga as a party costume makes it an excellent choice for attending a cousin's wedding or your best friend's bachelorette party.

Don't Fold The Can-can:

In order for our cancan to live long and be of high quality, it must be well maintained. Whether it is an attached or detachable cancan petticoat, don't fold it. You should hang the cancan in your closet to store it. Keeping its fabric inside a large plastic cover will also keep it from getting damaged. Insects will remain at bay if you place a naphthalene ball in the bag.

Choose the Right Fabric:

The cancan fabric is stiff and gives the apparel a puffy and voluminous appearance. Those gowns or lehengas which are made of soft fabrics feature multiple layers of fabric to make them look dreamy from the outside.

Your choice of fabric depends on your needs. Clothes such as crinoline, net fabrics, horse canvas, organdy and organza, marquisette, buckram, primed gauze fabric, interfacing or interlining textiles, taffeta, and last but not least, heavyweight materials

Try the Sit Test with Can-Can Lehenga:

When you have finished making your lehenga and can-can, put them on and sit on a low seat. Does the lehenga reveal too much can-can when it turns upwards? To make your pheras more comfortable, arrange for chairs that are higher in height to sit on if you must stick to the hard net. That might help prevent the can-can from sticking out too much.

Bonus Tip

Can you believe that you can source substandard can-can material for as little as ₹10 per meter? That's incredible, right? You can even get Can-Can at ₹100 per meter if you want it to be really good quality. The can-can material can be purchased at any clothing market if you already have your wedding lehenga. Your neighborhood boutique can stitch a detachable can-can underneath your lehenga or you can ask them to stitch a can-can underneath your lehenga.

Conclusion

There are advantages and disadvantages to wearing a Can-Can lehenga. In contrast, if you're more of a comfortable bride, then a heavy flare wouldn't be appropriate. It would be enough to add just one layer of can-can to give you the look of a bride. You can also choose to add this element just at the bottom. 

If you want to choose a Sabyasachi lehenga or a Falguni Shane Peacock lehenga, there aren't any options to choose from when you go to a designer store for wedding shopping. A high-end designer values the flare of their lehengas because it gives them an air of royalty. In other words, prepare yourself mentally to receive heavy can-cans at these designer stores. Though they're made of high-quality fabric and are comfortable, they won't be as uncomfortable as they might seem. 

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