Lehenga : A long skirt which reaches upto the ankles. Usually has embroidery or some other work on it. Also spelled as Lehnga / Lehanga / Lengha. Lehengas is a Indian traditional (yet a designer lenghas worn even by modern Indian women) garment worn originally by Indian women from the state of Rajasthan. The designer lehenga is actually a long skirt made in such a way that it is flat but loose and comfortable all the way up to the knee. Below the knee it is pleated and flowing. It is tied at the waist with draw strings. A 'choli' or short blouse which comes up to the top of the skirt is worn on top.
Chaniya or chania cholis, Ghagara or ghagra cholis, sharara cholis are sister dresses of lehenga cholis for weddings. These dresses are perfect costumes for bridesmaid dresses.