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Designer salwar kameez is a dress type of Indian women. This dress consists of two parts namely, salwar and the second one, called kameez. Ladies wear this combination either with or without dupatta, depending on the style and design of the salwar kameez. Normally, in daily language usage, it is called – suit or say, ladies suit. Salwar kameez either stitched or designed by fashion designers are called designer salwar kameez.

Fashion designers provide the customers with endless possibilities by designing salwar kameez using different stitching styles and different types of fabrics for salwar kameez. Technically, Kameez is a shirt or a tunic that comes in different lengths and different styles. Some of the different styles of kameez are:

1. A-line style kameez: is the simplest style of kameez in ladies suit. The shirt is stitched in A-shape pattern. Such a design takes the shape of the body of the female wearing it. This is also the most comfortable design amongst all the types of kameez that can be designed.
2. Anarkali Style kameez: is inspired by the royal dressing from ancient India. The shirt stitched in Anarkali style is well fitted from the neck region and expands into folds below the waist line. The neck region can be designed in any shape as the body structure and the fabric allows. (Please note that there is no flap in anarkali style salwar kameez, unlike Angarakha, which has flaps in the collar region).
3. Angarakha style kameez: is inspired by the Rajasthani dressing style, particularly Rajasthani musicians. The Angarakha style of shirt has two flaps in the collar region, such that, one flap overlaps the other, when tied. The shirt is tightly fitted starting from the top region till the waist line. From waist line it changes into a flair pattern of folds. There are so many folds which give it a frock-like feeling. Ladies use this style in kameez in such a way that the folds appear beneath the knee length. Such a design is considered very much feminine.
4. Kurta or Kurti style kameez: is the free style kameez, which has a loose fitting and straight stitching. These days, this is the most preferred style of kameez amongst the Indian female. Some kurtis have collars also. There are full sleeves kurtis or cut sleeves as well. Cut sleeves have sleeve cutting attached inside. These can be used later, if required.

Likewise, salwars also come in different styles. Different styles of salwars are:

-          Plain Salwars: are the normal salwars that have plates on the top and an opening in the ankle region so that ladies can wear it with ease.

-          Pathani Salwar: are the salwars inspired by pathans’ style of dressing. It carries a baggy on the top and folds in the length till the ankle.

-          Patiala Salwars: are inspired from the Punjabi dressing style. It has much more flair than the normal salwar or plain salwar and has folds from hips to ankle length.

-          Straight trousers: are pant type salwars. They either have a buckle or elastic on the waist line.

Designer salwar kameez can be purchased from respective designer studios or custom made by placing order with the designers.

Weddings in India are celebrated with great pompousness and joy. Indian weddings are the most lavish amongst all types of weddings in the world. All girls attending the wedding including the bride herself want to look their best. This is an opportunity which truly tests your fashions quotient!

There are thousands of people who attend a wedding and most of them see what one wears and how has one adorned herself. Weddings dress preparation should ideally start one or two months prior to the D-day. What should one start with? First a fall it is important to know yourself! Yes, you should realize what dress cuts and styles suit you the most. Fish cut ghagras look really elegant on narrow frame women (thin). Women on slightly heavier side should avoid ghagras made of cloth material like tissue which only makes them look fatter. Hence, know yourself and know your body!

The next step is to surf the net and check out fashion magazines. Try to know what is in currently. See if these styles will suit you. Try to imagine and visualize if a particular dress that you have seen in the fashion magazine will look good in some other colour. Along with this step you can also consult your friends and relatives for advice and recommendations. Try to see if they have recently got any wedding clothes with them. Also, know a rough budget that you may have so that you know what to expect!

Now, check out all the stores that sell wedding garments. You may want your wedding dress to be stitched. Get hold of the right tailor, explain the concept you have in mind and get your dress made. Check if you need alterations. Finally, have a dress rehearsal along with the right accessory so that you can only enhance the look and feel of the dress you are wearing.

Dressing styles are very much about personal choices. A bit of creativity is always required to change the look. The easiest way for a makeover is investing in fusion styles within an existing wardrobe. Accessories enhance the look of an outfit and hence it is wise to purchase trendy items in hair clips and earrings. Chandelier earrings have been in fashion for some time and the recent styles in kurtis can be well utilized over denims with oxidized earrings.

Fusion styles are also present in salwar kameez and ethnic wears. This means modifying the drape of the dupatta or looking for a different way to use the hemlines. Go in for a handkerchief hemline in kurti which is well worn over slacks. Black ethnic wear can be fused with lot of mirror work to make the dress look exclusive. For trendsetting, use a lot of bangles or hair accessories that are ethnic and let the main dress be western.

Long skirts or the gypsy A line skirt is a great way for feminine grace. There are more styles in A line short skirts that can be worn with tank tops or simple formal ones. The bracelets can go from acrylic to plastic ones with the rainbow hinted ones that add a lot of color to any outfit.

Blending garments or fabrics is also another fusion style. Ethnic kurtas can have the yoke in velvet or silk while the main garment can stay in linen or cotton. This is a great reprieve in summer where it is necessary to dress comfortably and yet maintain a dressy look that may be required for a celebration. Fabric painting can be employed on plain tops with message T shirts or other muslin dupattas. Go for abstract designs, tiger prints and use a lot of accessories to create a fusion style.

The drift from Sarees to Salwar Kameez in Indian women is evident. More and more women prefer to wear Salwar Kameez because it is much more comfortable especially for everyday use. Sarees are now worn for special occasions. This has given a boost to the Indian salwar Kameez and Churidar industry. So many fashion designers in the country are focusing on this beautiful attire trying to provide consumers with some of the most unique and exquisite collections of Salwar Kameez. Currently, the Anarkali style of long Punjabi dress coupled with tight Churidars and Dupattas are very in. Zardosi work is evergreen. This dress also provides opportunities for lot of fine embroidery and other kind of work.

Many stores in India especially in Mumbai and Delhi offer designer Salwar Kameez. Many malls have introduced their own fashion labels in this category. This is because they saw a clear gap of good branded Salwar Kameez at reasonable prices.

Hence, brands like W have been very popular in the urban middle class consumers. Another modern version of the Salwar Kameez is short kurtis which are worn with jeans and coupled with a Dupatta. These are very trendy in nature and are a great way of fusion – combining traditional Salwar Kameez with modern outlook. A lot of variations have been in introduced in the dupattas as well. While some prefer to carry the long and elaborate ones, others prefer just something as short as a scarf. Also, stretchable lycra Churidars are high on demand rather than a traditional ones with hooks which were a little uncomfortable.