Donning the Salwar Kameez

Indian ethnic fashion has found its way into the hearts as well as the red carpet appearances of celebrities. Not just that, people from different ethnicities are adopting the style and are getting inspired by the elaborate and comfortable Indian wear.

So when the world is being flooded by the sarees and lehengas, where does the Salwar Kameez stand? Quite close. On the home turf, it has come a long way from being a comfortable wear to a special occasion wear. It is available in the market in a variety of materials, colors, designs and work. The designer kind is a customized option for the fashionistas who like the style and size to exactly fit their taste. While the Anarkali, a form of the designer kind, is top of the list, other styles like the short kurti, Pakistani Salwar Pants and the standard knee length sized Kameez, are as much in style. The bridal Salwar Kameez is an elaborately designed one, for the bride’s special day. It takes time to prepare and usually has intricate embroidery or work from Zari (gold threads). The Indian jewelry and accessories only accentuates the beauty of the outfit.

Indian weddings are elaborate and have functions spread out over a few days, which is why this particular Indian outfit finds its way to the wardrobe of many people. A bride’s trousseau comprises this beautiful Indian attire just as much as the Saree does. They are much easier to carry than a saree as well as comfortable. The Party or the Designer kind, just as much highlights the femininity and beauty of women, as saree does. Selecting the right Salwar Kameez can bring up the glamorous quotient. Case in point, Aishwarya Rai at the Cannes film festival wore an elaborately designed off white floor touching Salwar Kameez and looked smashing.

The material chosen can vary depending on the occasion and also the weather condition. Pick up a silk Kurta with zardosi work for the special occasion, or a short kurti and Patiala salwar for a mehendi, thee outfit offers a spate of choices that leaves the women spoilt. For the weight conscious, an Indian attire does the work for you. It not only shifts focus from the flab but also brings out the graceful side of you. It’s not only the young who can pick up a Salwar Kameez for themselves but also the oldest. One can safely say that this outfit follows the saying ‘age no bar’. This particular outfit marries two different styles quite comfortably. It is not just the variation in a kurti, short, long or floor length that gives a twist to it. A kurti can be teamed with flared pants as well as pencil fit pants, to give a fusion look. The Salwar can also be Patiala, a Churidar or jodhpuri. Some accessories go best with only this particular outfit. For instance, if the Indian Jootis go with any attire perfectly, it is this Indian wear.

Every year the trends come and go, but the Salwar Kameez is here to stay.

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