Indian Salwar kameez

 

 

The Indian salwaar kameez is designed keeping in mind the structure of Indian women. The salwar kameez is almost a national costume. Known for its ease in wearing and comfortablilty, many women done the outfit with charm to retain the distinct Indianness. For occasions or regular wear, the Indian salwar kameez comes in a plethora of options. There are ethnic styles and also fusion ones.. Though the sari is the ultimate appeal, one can include salwar kameezs in the wardrobe for almost all occasions.
 

 The length and hemlines of the kameez changes its moods frequently. There is the long and short about kurtas. Kurtis are generally thigh length and shorter the better. A stole, long Capri with kurti, is a perfect way to blend the fusion work.

Bandhni prints or the south Indian cotton will always hold a charm. One could employ the gota work or gold lace ideas in the trims.

The recent styles in western cuts like the empire cut and princess cut is adapted in the Indian salwar kameez. Yoke style with single border is being used in broader forms. Sleeveless tops or full sleeves is a personal choice. There are tie backs and criss cross patterns in the mid back strings. One could go for conservative styles that are seen in the Lucknowi kurtas. The hirkali sari of Maharashtra or the Paithani print is again seen in salwar kameez styles.

It hides the fat as it is a flowing dress usually, therefore all women irrespective of them being thin or fat wear the salwar khameez. The Indian salwaar kameez consists of 3 elements in it's creation namely the kurta, salwaar and a dupatta.

There are so many Indian fashion designers and fashion boutiques it becomes difficult to choose from amongst them. Today the salwar kameez is not only yet vastly worn in India, but also in other places of the world too. Indian designers have been able to give this Indian garment a global platform. Glamour stars from Hollywood are seen wearing this garment not only in their films, but also in their day-to-day lives.

They experiment with colours and designs and come out with such awesome salwaar kurtas its just amazing. Presently the short kurtas and broad salwaar (with many pleats, it originated from Punjab) is very much in demand.

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