Different styles of Salwar
Traditional Indian wear comes in all shapes and styles. Among all these, the
Salwar has carved a special niche for itself as a comfortable and versatile garment. This
traditional attire has become popular all over the sub continent and with each passing day the attraction to the
dress increases even in the most basic sense.
The ability of this outfit to blend elegance and style with comfort is the best thing about it. No wonder it has become a staple of every
Indian woman’s wardrobe. As with all things,
Salwar too have evolved with time. The popularity of this dress has not only spread across the country, but even the west has adopted it. The humble
Salwar has been modified in styles and fabrics to suit modern sensibilities and cater to a large variety of crowd.

Salwar
Description of Salwar:
A traditional
Salwar set comprises of a tunic top known as a kameez, a pair of trousers called
Salwar, which is fastened used a drawstring at the waist and a stole called a
duppatta, chudhni or odhni.
Churidar kameez Suit
The
churidar kameez suit is very popular right now. It is a modernized variation of the traditional
Salwar, making it a favorite of the ladies. The basics of the
dress are similar to any
Salwar set, but a
churidar kameez is fitted and accentuates the figure. The
pajama is long in length and buttons at the cuffs. Once worn, the pajama ends in bangle like rings at the ankle. The structure of this style makes it look good on tall and slim women.

Salwar
Designer Salwar set
Modern women are more creative about their outfits. They are not satisfied with factory generated
designs that have similar looks. Each woman has her own opinion regarding design, fit, neckline, sleeves etc and wants her clothes to be a reflection of her tastes. In order to create their own style statement, a lot of women get clothes specially designed according to their specifications. Such clothes are called designer
Salwar suits.
Designer suits are the epitome of high
fashion nowadays.
Patiala Salwar
The
patiala salwar suit is another popular variation of the
Salwar. The cut is again very different from the traditional style; nevertheless it looks elegant and can be worn by anyone. A
patiala has a billowing Salwar with numerous pleats. It is loose and often embroidered at the ankle. The kameez in a
patiala suit is fitted and ends at mid thigh level or above the knee.
Parallel Salwar suit
Parallel Salwar is the most westernized versions of the
Bridal Salwar. The three piece outfit has a style similar to a pant suit. The
kameez length is short and extends till the knee or ends at mid thigh. The
Embroidered Salwar has a straight fit which starts at the hips and extends till the heel. The
Salwar may have slightly flared ends or maybe boot cut, depending on individual choice.