7 Types of Traditional and Modern Styles of Dresses for Indian Women|
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Traditional and Modern Styles of Dresses |
For all Indian women, Indian wear adds a bonus number to their beauty. They divinely contour your body, giving you the perfect look. There are different types of Indian apparel and they are not just limited to suits and saris, but are much more than that. Today we are discussing 07 amazing types of Indian dresses along with their traditional and modern styles. Read on and choose which type of Indian outfit suits you best.
1. Saree:-
Have you ever tried draping your mother's dupatta like a sari? Even I did. Saree is a traditional wrap and round dress of India that originated in the Indus Valley Civilization. It is one of the most famous types of Indian wear. Instead of just one style of classical drapery sari, 80 variations exist across the subcontinent. Like pleat lace Bengali, Odi style, Kodagu style, Malayali style etc.
The saree consists of a blouse and an underskirt, over which a cloth is draped according to the preferred style. Traditionally, the saree was a drapery dress. But now there is an option for that, the stitched and pre-stitched sari, which one can wear as a gown and does not require draping efforts.
Not only the draping style but also the blouse designs have changed a lot in the last few decades. The new versions include lots of western inspirations such as one-shoulder, off-the-shoulder, feathers, ruffles, cape and more. But still, the concept of saree remains the same and is still ubiquitous at major fashion shows and Indian fashion collections, from luxury to affordable.
2. Ghagra Choli:-
Ghaghra choli, also commonly known as lehenga choli, this ensemble usually consists of a cropped choli and a long pleated skirt with a dupatta or dupatta. Originating from the Mughal period, it is one of the favorite dresses that women still prefer today. This is one of the most common types of Indian wear apart from sarees that you can wear on formal occasions like weddings. The lehenga choli with long skirt choli and dupatta remains intact. However, in recent years, the style, silhouette and surface work of bodices, dupatta and skirts have changed.
One of the favorites of women these days is the cape lehenga which works in place of dupatta. Modern bodice designs have evolved in terms of length, with both shorter bralette-style and longer versions swirling in fashion. We're also seeing lehenga-skirt pairings with button-up shirts, crop tops and more.
3. Lancha:-
Lancha, lehenga is another form of choli. The difference is in the bodice style and the skirt. In lancha wear, the choli is usually longer than the waist length and falls above the waist of the lehenga. Lancha is a more conservative dress, as this outfit does not allow the waist to be exposed. Traditionally, loincloths were worn by the Mughal royals and nowadays, they are a big part of wedding wear, bridal wear and festive fashion.
4. Dhoti Kurta:-
Dhoti is the traditional dress for men in the Indian subcontinent. It is a rectangular piece of cotton or muslin cloth that is wrapped around the waist, partially covering the legs. It needs to be wrapped around the waist and legs and is usually tied at the front. A garment traditionally worn by Indian men has now evolved with a modern twist, becoming a widely popular choice in women's wear as well.
The dhoti has been developed into a drapery stitched style that can be worn more easily, and is preferred by many Indian men as daily wear or night wear. In recent years, the dhoti has made itself a staple of Indian women's wear, yet it remains on the runway. Women these days wear a pre-stitched dhoti in silk or satin, a long or medium length kurta or one with a draped and belted top. Many such modern variations are being seen in the new collections.
5. Salwar Suit:-
Salwar kameez is the most comfortable outfit among all other types of Indian wear. It is a combination of salwar, kameez and dupatta. A salwar resembles a loose and pleated pajama and it fits tightly at the waist and is tapered at the ankles. Whereas kameez is the upper part of the dress and we wear it over salwar and it is knee length or even longer nowadays. Trends are evolving, as are changing styles of kurtis and dupattas but the essence remains the same.
6. Anarkali Suit:-
A long frock style flared kurta Anarkali with tightly fitted churidar pants makes a combination. The Anarkali dress is fitted just above the waist and flares up till the knees. Anarkali is one of those types of Indian wear which has recently made a comeback after decades. Modern designs are like floor touching and gowns. It usually looks royal and very classy as well as comfortable. Modern styles of Anarkali suits include jacket styles, cape styles, tiered, floor-length and gown styles.
7. Kurta and Churidar:-
The churidar can be teamed with frock style kurtis as well as other kurtis like A-line, front cut, short and long length kurtis. The churidar trousers are longer than the length of the legs, the excessive length is bent at the ankles and appears in the form of a bangle (churi), hence it is known as a churidar. This is another outfit that originated in the Mughal period and was worn a lot by Pakistani Punjabi women before the partition.
"So I hope you liked these 07 types of Indian wear. Wear it with confidence and show your inner goddess with your unique style. Do let me know about your favorite type of Indian wear in the comments below. Also share your pics in Indian wear by tagging us on Instagram @amirafashionstore_."
