In spite of the cultural, religious and linguistic diversities, India is tied together with a string of inexplicably unique and gorgeous ensembles. As much significance is given to the Indian clothing, there lies a hidden importance to all of them.

The admirable relevance of ethnic attires lies deep in their roots in the form of their distinct designs, cuts, and patterns. Despite the mammoth predominance of western couture in our country, legions of Indian women consider ethnic outfits an indispensable part of their wardrobes.

We are presenting a thorough guideline for every Indian woman out there, who are keen to push the envelopes, in regards to their sartorial choices in Indian attires. Have a look –

Sari –

Among a legion of Indian attires earning a nod from all across the globe, it’s sari that stands out the most. Usually 4 to 9 yards long, a sari is that ethnic ensemble, which suits each and every woman, irrespective of their heights and structures.

Adorned over a petticoat and a blouse, a sari is probably one of the most versatile yet stylish robes, which exudes the inner-diva of a woman with a surprising ease. Saris have an incredibly extensive variety, in terms of their materials, fabrics and designs. Some of the most popular sari materials include cotton, silk, muslin, taant, chiffon et al. A sari with those heavily embellished stitch or stone-studded zari, bead works or stamp works could be an ideal hand-pick to don on a wedding or any cultural soiree.

As mentioned earlier, a sari can be worn in the most versatile manner with cholis or blouses of different cuts and patterns. If you want to don a sari without being a way too experimental, then you may stick to traditional patterns/cuts in the designs of your blouse/choli. For those seeking to add oomph to their silhouettes, a choli with a deep cut or a plunging back could seal the deal.

Salwar Kameez  –

Among a number of Indian ensembles claiming to fame, kurta or salwar kameez deserves a special nod for sure. This easy-breezy Indian outfit could be personified as the ‘kindred spirit’ of every Indian woman for whom comfort is the utmost priority. Kameez hints at the upper-wears while salwar refers to the bottom wears. These ethnic ensembles are usually formed of a long top with or minus sleeves and pants.

The bottom-wears could be well-fitted or loose depending on the sartorial choices of the wearer. A dupatta or a light scarf could be adorned with this ensemble. Not many know that the entymology of kameez hails from the Arabic term ‘Quamis’, which refers to a shirt. The term ‘Salwar’ has its roots in Farsi/Persian and it indicates at pants.

Lehenga Choli –

Apart from sari, a lehenga choli is deemed as an out-and-out gorgeous Indian clothing, which predominantly tops the priority lists of women of all ages. A lengha hints at a skirt, which is steeped in heavy embroidery works and embellishments, with beads, mirrors, patch works, stones, et al.

The short top, which is called choli usually falls below the bust-line and has extremely short sleeves. A lighter piece of attire, called odhani, is generally worn over the shoulder. It is true that lehenga-cholis are the most gorgeous and stylish Indian outfits, and most of the women prefer donning them at the events like weddings, cultural functions, festival, et al.

In a Nutshell –

The Indian ensembles should be the staple in the wardrobe of every woman. From casual to gorgeous, nothing remains out of its reach. Having said that, an Indian clothing like a sari, etc. might sound a bit OTT during the summer, right? Not anymore! If you want comfort over anything, then splurge on the finest of materials when selecting a trousseau for every-day wear.

Hail to the Indian outfits!