The Trendy Salwar Kameez is Compatible with All Manner of Fabrics

Earlier, it was just a roomy and comfortable garment, suitable for running around while performing domestic chores. No one even imagined that it could be worn outside the house. Furthermore, the three-piece apparel was confined to Punjab and the surrounding North Indian states alone. Gradually, however, couturiers began to wonder, explore and experiment! They sincerely believed that the humble Collections of salwar kameez and matching dupatta could be converted into something that would serve as a fashion statement for generations to come. Thus, the loose pants, lengthy shirt and long scarf underwent several changes over the years, and became popular across India, as well as all over the world!

Fortunately, it is possible to create a dress suitable for casual wear, semi-formal, formal and grand social affairs, by taking recourse to diverse fabrics. In fact, the kind of fabric that comes into play is majorly responsible for influencing the impression of glamour and comfort, as well as the style, cut and fit.

Affordable Cotton

Cotton is popular in all seasons, specifically in India. This kind of fabric grants that all-cool and non-sweaty look during the hot months. This is because it is splendidly absorbent and airy, allowing the wearer to feel comfortable and chic, all at the same time! It also helps that cotton is durable, as well as capable of handling all manner of colours and their respective shades. This caused the initiation of the multi-coloured, tie-and-dye patterns across India. Then again, fashion designers go for perfect fits, with high-class embroidery or embellishments (Western/Indian motifs, sequins, stones, etc.) on plain backgrounds. As for the printed materials, they have a charm entirely their own! Despite its versatility, however, you may not really like to attend a wedding or wear a wedding dress, designed from cotton fabric. You will definitely prefer richer fabrics.

Smooth and Soft Silk

There is something so graceful, flowy, soft and shiny about silk, that it immediately captures the eye! Yes, indeed, silk is the ideal material for a party wear dress, or a wedding outfit! Towards this end, you may opt for Tussar, Jacquard, Uppada or Dupion varieties, for creating your tremendously luxurious-looking salwar suit! Such a suit seems to curve around the figure, without looking obscene, as if it were made just for you and nobody else! It is possible to go for all manner of ethnic/western cuts, styles or designs, specifically if you contact expert couturiers.

Apart from these materials, you may find other kinds of natural and synthetic silk fabrics too. Some are fine and light, suitable for casual or semi-formal wear. Similarly, there are heavier specimens, albeit with dull lustres. Even these varieties are better avoided, when attending formal or grand social events. One example is art silk, which is a blend of a couple of fabrics. Then again, there are combinations of cotton and silk, permitting easy breathability along with a shimmering sophistication. If you manage to have innovative embroidery designs of embellishments on your suit, you will be the cynosure of all eyes wherever you go!

Miscellaneous Materials

Do only cotton and silk come into play while stitching a trendy salwar kameez? No, for over the years, various other fabrics have come to the fore, promising to create equally beautiful and unique dresses. Since tailors love to experiment with the feel, look and the overall appeal of every fabric on earth, they go all out to come up with traditional, classic, vintage or contemporary creations. In fact, these fabrics are a popular choice for anarkali suits.

One such fabric is chiffon. It is light in weight, but gorgeously elegant to behold! In general, lightweight materials are the outcome of twisted yarns of cotton or silk. However, chiffon is even lighter, giving the impression of translucency. Naturally, you must possess the requisite body frame to carry off a figure-hugging and thin-looking ensemble to perfection! Chiffon is not for people carrying a lot of weight around!

Georgette is equally popular, for it comes in handy for displaying lovely Indian motifs via traditional embroidery. With the aid of booti, resham threading, aari, zari, cut Dana, etc, it becomes possible to present luscious mangoes, real-looking leaves, beautiful blossoms, active birds, etc. Apart from leaving your skin feeling comfortable and smooth, the uniquely patterned apparel suffices to outline a gracious and flowing silhouette too!

Then we come to crepe, which grants the impression of fragility and refinement, thanks to its wrinkle-free property. However, this fabric rarely goes for hand embroideries or embellishments. It is easier to handle the material with the aid of a machine. For someone with an enviable figure to display, an anarkali dress designed from crepe is a stunning choice!

Taking you to the next level in fabrics, are the highly opulent-looking, superior in quality and expensive organza, velvet, brocade, satin and net materials. Fashion designers take great care to present detailed ornamentation with the aid of beads, sequins, stones, etc. Even the embroidery patterns are very intricate in nature. An example of bedazzling luxury is opting for a multi-layered salwar-kameez fashioned from sheer net. The net should be covered by brocade, velvet and satin layers, as the tailor deems fit. The upper body comprises of a corset-like fitting.

The Right Accessories

You will seem incompletely attired, if you fail to obtain matching accessories for your simple or expensive apparel. For instance, colourful jootis and wooden jewellery are compatible with a printed cotton fabric looking like it has arrived from a tribal region. However, for a mixed cotton suit, you might prefer metal/stone studs in your ears and similar pendants around your neck.

Other choices in glamorous jewellery include polki, kundan, theva, etc. They are ethnic enough to team up with traditional attire. Then again, there are pearls, precious and semi-precious stones, gold, silver, platinum, etc, which all prove suitable for creating diverse jewellery items.

As for footwear, see what goes well with a particular salwar suit. Finally, go for embroidered clutches, well-designed potli bags, trendy purses/handbags, or innovative sling bags, in alignment with the occasion.