Evergreen Styles of Salwar Kameez

Unaffected by the whims of the changing fashion

Despite the strong influence of westernization in fashion, modernity has not affected the age-old tradition of salwar or shalwar kameez in the East. This two-piece set of apparel keeps on mesmerizing the women of all age groups in the Indian subcontinent even today. Generally, it is known as a salwar suit which is consisted of a dupatta and is available in various patterns in the Indian markets. The romanticism of this attire is such that makes even the new age sassy young women look quintessential.

Born in Europe

A salwar holds its root in Western Europe of the Turkish Empire or simply known as Turkey today. Certainly, the salwar kameez has traveled a long way from the Ottoman and Qajar dynasties to the modern age. The salwar is a Persian word that literally means 'a pant'. It is traditional to wear in Turkey whereas a pair of Salwar kameez is the national attire in North West countries of Pakistan and Afghanistan. The salwar is a kind of baggy trouser matched up with the knee-length top called kameez. This costume gained a height of fame during the 12th century when Muslim Emperors of the era and other royal bodies grandly wore these regal garbs in the courts.

Regal to common

A salwar kameez is a fashion brought to the Indian regions by the Turko-Iranian ruler during the sultanate of Delhi which was later sustained by the Mughals. Though, these royal clothes have gone through the needle of the changing time and costumiers have creatively experimented with this garment in many possible ways giving it a shape of various designs and patterns, its popularity remains the same as ever since it was invented.

More famous as Punjabi Suit

Today we know this elegant garment as a 'Punjabi suit' in most of the places in India. Apparently, the salwar kameez got more attention and love in the Indian state of Punjab. A Punjabi woman seemingly carries this attire more beautifully than the women of other states and that could be a reason behind naming this gorgeous garment a 'Punjabi suit'. Patiala suit, Dhoti salwar kameez, churidar suit are the other popular styles of women salwar suits that came up from northwest Punjab. Whatsoever, this traditional wear has the popularity amongst the new age women across the country as they know how to innovate this outfit and keep it fresh for many more ages.

Style variations

Women of the current generation have more options of suit styles and trends. The fashion market offers a great number of stylish suits with fashionable cuts and layouts. Some styles in the vogue nowadays are an A –liner suits, Anarkali suits, straight suits, pantsuit, palazzo suits, skirt suits, frock suits, gown salwar kameez, etc.

Ingenious yet fashionable

Convenient to carry and comfortable wear, this ingenious attire seems never to go out of the array of a clothing store despite the fast-changing fashion trends of today. Every Indian occasion and festivity, especially in North India, seems sort of incomplete without these easy garments i.e. a set of salwar kameez with dupatta. This three-piece of marvel is a cool casual for some women in the country at the same time it is the distinctive occasional outfit for the same people.