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Sustainable Desi Bridal

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Indian Weddings, Reimagined: Sustainable Outfits & Bridal Planning Tips for a Meaningful Celebration
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FEATURED: Curated Selections of Secondhand OR Never Worn Desi Wedding Outfits

Why buy new when timeless elegance is already waiting for you? Shop this curated collection of secondhand and unworn Desi wedding outfits—sustainable, stylish, and filled with history ready to become part of yours, proving that Indian weddings can be...

 
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Embellished ceremony dress - ivory w/ beading, embroidery; last updated 2+ years ago so may not be available! Wouln't hurt to check
Size M - Indian/ Desi Wedding Dress for Sale in Queens, NY - OfferUp
 
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Stunning, one-of-a kind dress perfect for a reception or welcome dinner. Not sure if this is pre-worn but there are SO many secondhand desi outfits on poshmark! Highly recommend checking it out
Sequin Embellished Off Shoulder Chiffon Dress, Banquet Evening Dress
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Classic red wedding lehenga, $150 shipping
36 blouse, 31 waist - Seema Gujral Bridal Red Lehenga
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Silver embellished reception gown
Size 6 - ROQA Reception Gown
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Classic red sari with a belt
Size 36 Blouse - Saree with Belt / Traditional Indian Wedding Outfit for Sale in Miami, FL - OfferUp
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From Pernia's Pop Up - beautiful mint-green sharara set! This would be super cute for a mehendi night, haldi, or honestly even the sangeet if you want to dance in pants
XL - Sana Barreja Mint Green Hand Embroidered Sharara Set
 
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XS Long sleeved, embellished choli lehenga perfect for mehendi night
XS Mehendi choli lehenga Saira rizwan Indian Pakistani dress
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Gorgeous quarter-length sleeves, gold detailing - this would look great for a reception
Size 4 - Deep Green Lehenga Embelleshed with Gold
 
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Never worn! Make a statement at your reception OR could work as a unique wedding gown for a Christian ceremony or a non-traditional bride. **may be sold - confirm with seller** leaving up for inspo
Size 8 - Brand new custom made Mysie by Tahira Sonali reception gown
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Gorgeous emerald green embellished lehenga - wedding reception **may be sold - confirm with seller** leaving up for inspo
Emerald Green silk beaded indian / pakistani wedding guest dress S - M - L
 
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Like new, burgundy-based lehenga with colorful accents
Size M - Indya Luxe lehenga
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Pastel pink floral lehenga perfect for mehendi night
Size S: Lashkaraa lehenga
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Gold embellished lehenga made in Mumbai
Size S: Gold Lehenga
 
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Pastel green/blue/orange two-piece palazzo pant outfit! Has mirror-work accents
Kalki - Pista Green Embroidered Crop Top And Palazzo Set In Chinon
 
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Beautiful pastel pink and green lehenga with mirror work accents
Size 2 Pastel pink and green lehenga
 
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FANCY baby blue sparkly lehenga perfect for a reception
Size S - Baby blue 3-piece lehenga
 
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Unsure if it's truly Sabyasachi designer BUT it is very beautiful and classic
XL gold and white reception outfit
 
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Hardly worn, stunning floral and beaded designer lehenga - the seller will throw in her wedding jewelry for $100
Size S GORGEOUS SEEMA GUJRAL bridal wedding lehenga
 
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Long-sleeved gold and silver embroidered maxi dress with sequins and beadwork
Size M Silver and Gold Reception Outfit
 
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Gotta love a pant, crop-top, cape jacket moment
Size M - Lashkaraa Gold and Beige Embroidered Crop Jacket Set
 
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Love the pink and green together! Great for a mehendi night. Long sleeves/kurta, dupatta, skirt
Size XS - DECLARE by YUM
 
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Dark green lehenga with floral embellishments
Size M - Disha Muchhala Bottle Green Embroidered Lehenga Set
 
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Long-sleeved lehenga - like new!
Size S - four-piece BATIK bridal mehndi lehenga
 
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Long-sleeved gold 4-piece Pakistani wedding gown
Size S - ERUM KHAN COUTURE PAKISTANI DESIGNER WEDDING DRESS
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Colorful burgundy lehenga
Size M - Indya Luxe Lehenga (like new)
 
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Eye-catching and classy
Size L - Teal + Gold embroidered lehenga

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Everyone needs a gold belt in their closet! Perfect for adding a pop to desi outfits or snatching the waist. Super versatile and easy to style. I don't have this one in particular but I love wearing my gold belt over a sari or a lehenga styled as a s...
XS gold belt
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Another gold/embellished belt option
Size 4 - Crystal-Embellished Brass Belt
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Elegant round, white pearl clutch bag with fringe
DLNLX by DylanLex White Gold Satchel One Size - 68% off
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Gold detailed clutch bag! Has rhinestones, embroidery, and mirror work. A staple for most desi looks
Christiana Gold Tan Shoulder Bag One Size - 71% off
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Cute gold and silver clutch with silver chain strap
Elaine Turner Gold clutch/Shoulder Bag
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Beautiful never used gold bag with beadwork and embroidery
Gold Evening Purse (still has tags)
 
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Green with gold embroidery pouch - super cute
New green potli bag clutch
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Strappy gold clog heels
Size 8 - Steve Madden Mule/Clog
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Like new! Silver metallic clog heels
Malone Souliers Size 7 - Mule/Clog
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Silver glitter block heels
Size 7 Worthington Plus Silver Heels - 62% off
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Cute and simple strappy gold block heels
Lulus Gold Mule/Clog Size 7 - 62% off
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Classic black suede block heels
Size 8 1/2 Steve Madden Black Heels - 70% off
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Black and gold strappy block heels
Size 8 Dune London Heels
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SO sparkly! Block heels
Sparkly pinkish size 8
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Gorgeous multicolored flats that could go with a variety of outfits
Size 6 - Colorful embroidered flats
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Make a statement with this beautiful jewelry set
Stunning 14k gold-plated choker set (with earrings)

Websites to Find Secondhand Desi Bridal Outfits + Accessories

Why buy new when timeless elegance is already waiting for you? Shop this curated collection of secondhand and unworn Desi wedding outfits—sustainable, stylish, and filled with history ready to become part of yours, proving that Indian weddings can be...

 
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Poshmark has an incredible selection of desi outfits! Don't sleep on this one
Poshmark
 
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A great place to thrift name-brand! Great for accessories
ThredUp | Thrift. Clean out. Do good.
 
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There is beauty in pre-loved lehengas at Loved Lehenga. Each piece is carefully curated, offering a range of styles from classic to contemporary, all gently worn and ready for a second life.
Sell My Wedding Lehenga- Buy & Sell Online | Love Lehenga
 
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Beautiful secondhand lehengas; however, the seller does NOT currently ship outside of India
Instagram: @indiangoddess.in
 
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I've seen great options on offerup; a lot of them may need to be shipped to you but it's totally worth it!
Buy & Sell Locally - OfferUp - Buy. Sell. Simple. - OfferUp
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Another circular fashion site where you can find desi clothes
Depop - buy, sell, discover unique fashion
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Another great website for circular fashion
Mercari: Your Marketplace

Sustainable Desi Wedding Planning Tips

 
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It sure can! Check this out for tips on how to be more sustainable on your special day (or week)
Can an Indian wedding ever be sustainable?
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How To Thwart Global Warming At Your Own Indian Wedding
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Eco-friendly and modern
How to have a Sustainable Indian Wedding
 
How to Incorporate Sustainable Practices into Your Indian Wedding - India's Largest Digital Community of Women
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