Indian dresses

India is a great land of culture and heritage, she wonderfully weaves together so many people of different castes and religion. Different people have different tastes, fashion likes and dislikes.

Indian fashion is greatly influenced by their background and culture of it's people. India is well known for its garments and classic fashion styles all around the world. Indian women wear traditional Indian dresses, the men in India can be found in more conventional western clothing like shirts and trousers. Ethnic styles in Indian clothing are so much about panache. One could actually use it as a makeover as there are different styles in Indian make up too which is stunning. Including a few Indian dresses in your wardrobe is enough to get the style mantra right. Use imagination or match up the fusion works to also allow you to play with colors. Most Indian dresses are churidars, kurtas, traditional prints and the all-time-favorite salwar kameez.

The chaniya choli swirls itself with many moods and is just not restricted to the navratri days. There are amazing blends in cotton, appliqué work and jute bodice for the day wear. Tie and dye pattern and colors transform simple attire into a grand style. The ghagra choli is very much about the dupatta draping. Using blends of fabrics, silks and satin the same can be transformed as wedding attire. For more royalty, use embellishments in crystals or semi precious works.



Versatile and comfortable the salwar kameez is surely the best friend of Indian women. All professionals, homemakers and party goers are constantly raving about the adaptability of this attire. Going from short kurtis, to anarkali wear the top are doing many rounds in the field of fashion. The pants again are the patiala wear, cowled dhoti style which is latest and the tight slack style churidar. Stitching and fall is the true art to present the churidar kurta.

Western touch is definitely another great work on the salwar kameez. One can see the off shoulder patterns, gown style appearance of the kameez and yet the simple sleeveless dress that has a charm of its own. Inspired by the blending, designers bring out various styles in sleeves and neck patterns that easily finds patronage among the fashion conscious.

Kurtis in lucknowi in the short variety are sought by many Indian ladies. They carry an impression and also registers a niche which is identifiable with many western pants, capris and the dependable jeans. Adding sequins, strings and also a stole the shirt style kurtas are much in vogue.

The various fabrics and textures, Indian hand made cloth all fascinate the tourists. The ‘ Indian sari ’ for women is a renowned way of dressing it portrays elegance and beauty. The Indian sari is a cloth, which ranges from 7 to 9 yards, which is wrapped around the petticoat, pleated and neatly tucked and draped around the blouse. Indian Fashion Designers  combine Western trends with Indian touch, creating garments which are truly outstanding. The India fashion week is a much awaited fashion event which helps showcase latest trends & works of Indian dress designers.

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