Winter in India is wedding season. Between the sangeet, the pheras, family dinners and New Year get-togethers, children go through a lot of outfits in a few weeks, and many of these events stretch late into chilly evenings.
The good news: you don’t need heavy, scratchy fabrics to keep little ones festive in winter. Comfortable cotton outfits with the right layers work beautifully, and children stay happy for longer. Here’s how we style our pieces for the cold months.
Why cotton plus layers works better for kids
Wedding venues are often warm and crowded inside and cold outside. A heavy outfit can leave a child sweaty indoors and still chilly in the car park. A cotton outfit next to the skin, with a layer you can add or remove, lets you adjust as the evening changes. It also means the outfit can be worn again for Lohri, New Year or a family lunch.
Winter wedding outfits for boys
The Nehru jacket set: built-in layering
The Shahzaada Nehru Jacket Set comes with a sleeveless Nehru jacket over a white kurta and pajama, all in pure cotton. For cold evenings, add a thin full-sleeve thermal under the kurta. The jacket keeps the look sharp, and the thermal stays hidden.
Full-sleeve kurta pajamas
Full sleeves make winter easier. The Short Kurta Pajama Set has full sleeves, a black floral print and white lace on the placket, and comes in sizes from 0–6 months up. For older boys, the Long Kurta Pajama Set goes up to 11–12 years. Over either, a plain shawl or a simple jacket in a matching colour works well for the walk outside.
For travel days
Weddings often mean a train or a long drive. The Beige Ribbed Hoodie and Pant Co-ord Set is an easy, covered-up option for the journey and the mornings in between functions.
Winter wedding outfits for girls
Lehengas with a shrug or shawl
Most kids’ lehengas have short or no sleeves, which is perfect for dancing indoors. For the cold, pair it with a fitted shrug or cardigan in a solid colour pulled from the outfit: gold or cream over the Pink and Gold Brocade Lehenga, white or black over the Midnight Elegance Lehenga. Leggings or tights under the skirt add warmth without changing the look.
Sleeves and pants for comfort
- The Noor Teal Green Dhoti Set has bell sleeves and dhoti-style pants, so it covers more than a lehenga.
- The Off-White Floral A-Line Kurta and Pink Pant Set has three-quarter sleeves and pants. Add a thin thermal underneath for outdoor functions.
- The Short Kurta Pant Set in indigo Sanganeri print comes in sizes from 3–4 years and layers easily under a shawl.
Day functions and family lunches
For haldi mornings or casual get-togethers, the Lavender Ribbed Co-ord Set and the Pink Ribbed Western Dress are easy picks. Add tights and a cardigan if it’s cold.
Twinning for winter weddings
Planning matching family photos? Our Mamma’s Mini Mother-Daughter Kurta Set has three-quarter sleeves and a navy floral print, which works well for evening functions.
Winter wedding packing list for kids
- One outfit per function, plus one spare in case of spills.
- Thin thermals or a full-sleeve vest that hide under kurtas and blouses.
- A shrug, cardigan or small shawl in a neutral colour (cream, gold, black) that goes with several outfits.
- Leggings or tights for lehengas and skirts.
- Socks and comfortable footwear. Kids won’t stay in stiff new shoes for a whole baraat.
- A comfy set for travel and for sleeping in the car on the way home.
Getting the size right
Remember that a thermal underneath takes a little room. If your child is between sizes, choose the bigger one, or WhatsApp us on +91 96806 66037 and we’ll help. Need a size or design you can’t find? We also make custom outfits for girls and boys, including bigger sizes, starting from ₹999.
Delivery takes 4–9 days with free shipping, so order a little ahead of the function date.