“Ethnic diversity adds richness to a
society.”
By Gary Locke
As rightly said in the above quote by Gary locke, the
ethnic diversity of India have gifted various fashion trends for women of now
and then to follow. Indian clothing has been predominately influenced by
region, climate, and religion and so on. Despite the fact of increasing
popularity and influence of western culture in Indian fashion Industry the
women at large prefer dressing in conventional attire like Salwar Kameez and saree.
With the retail e-commerce boom with numerous online
shopping websites for Indian women clothing, Indian women are now not afraid to
try something different. Indian women have always opted for outfits which
are bright in colour and of course very comfortable. Over the years Indian
women are not hesitant to experiment to western style or fashion trends. Below
are the few popular outfits among Indian women in past few years and looks like
it’s not going to be outdated ever.
shopping websites for Indian women clothing, Indian women are now not afraid to
try something different. Indian women have always opted for outfits which
are bright in colour and of course very comfortable. Over the years Indian
women are not hesitant to experiment to western style or fashion trends. Below
are the few popular outfits among Indian women in past few years and looks like
it’s not going to be outdated ever.
1) Saree and beyond
Not only me but am sure many of you would agree that saree
is the most sensual yet elegant Indian women wear. With the diverse culture
each region has it’s own style of wearing saree like in Bengoli style (Nine
yards saree), Coorgi style, Marathi style, gujarati style and more. Each saree
style represents it’s origin, region, culture and lot more.
With unique and attractive designer blouse, fabric of saree and embellishments
over the saree makes the modern day sarees as a runaway hit western as well as
in Indian fashion shows. Saree is the most versatile Indian woman outfit. With
range on varieties available both online and in designer boutiques, one can
select the best pick keeping in the mind the time and the occasion of the day.
Traditional accessories like Maangtikaa (forehead jewelry), Bangles (bunch of
bracelets), Payal(anklets), Jhumka (Long earrings in chandelier shape) and
Bindi (forehead sticker) completes the Saree look of the perfect
tradional fashion clothing of an Indian women.
is the most sensual yet elegant Indian women wear. With the diverse culture
each region has it’s own style of wearing saree like in Bengoli style (Nine
yards saree), Coorgi style, Marathi style, gujarati style and more. Each saree
style represents it’s origin, region, culture and lot more.
With unique and attractive designer blouse, fabric of saree and embellishments
over the saree makes the modern day sarees as a runaway hit western as well as
in Indian fashion shows. Saree is the most versatile Indian woman outfit. With
range on varieties available both online and in designer boutiques, one can
select the best pick keeping in the mind the time and the occasion of the day.
Traditional accessories like Maangtikaa (forehead jewelry), Bangles (bunch of
bracelets), Payal(anklets), Jhumka (Long earrings in chandelier shape) and
Bindi (forehead sticker) completes the Saree look of the perfect
tradional fashion clothing of an Indian women.
a) SalwaarKameeze
The SalwarKameez is popularly worn in north India like
Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.SalwaarKameeze – commonly known as
salwaar suit, Punjabi suit in other parts of India. This particular attire has
3 parts;
a)Dupatta – longer version
of a stole or a scarf, generally used to cover head/face
b)Salwaar – a hem fit
bottoms of ankle length or loose trousers
c)Kameeze– A top commonly known as kurta(knee length) with work over
it).
It has been the most popular outfit amongst Indian working women and college
studying.
Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.SalwaarKameeze – commonly known as
salwaar suit, Punjabi suit in other parts of India. This particular attire has
3 parts;
a)Dupatta – longer version
of a stole or a scarf, generally used to cover head/face
b)Salwaar – a hem fit
bottoms of ankle length or loose trousers
c)Kameeze– A top commonly known as kurta(knee length) with work over
it).
It has been the most popular outfit amongst Indian working women and college
studying.
2) Lehengacholi
Flaunting your mid-riff is not at all a new fashion stint
for Indian women fashion industry. Having backless blouse with mid riff showing
off is very much common in Indian tadional women clothing in form of
LehengaCholi. It’s daily fashion practice in rural India and now with more
unique designer variation of LehengaCholi, it’s also popular amongst urban
women. Girls’ very own favourite, ‘LehengaCholi’ is must in a Bridal trousseau
of an Indian Bride. The Lehengacholiis also known as Ghaghracholi, chaniyacholi
in other parts of India. It’s a traditional wear for Indian states like
Gujarat, madhra Pradesh, Rajasthan.
for Indian women fashion industry. Having backless blouse with mid riff showing
off is very much common in Indian tadional women clothing in form of
LehengaCholi. It’s daily fashion practice in rural India and now with more
unique designer variation of LehengaCholi, it’s also popular amongst urban
women. Girls’ very own favourite, ‘LehengaCholi’ is must in a Bridal trousseau
of an Indian Bride. The Lehengacholiis also known as Ghaghracholi, chaniyacholi
in other parts of India. It’s a traditional wear for Indian states like
Gujarat, madhra Pradesh, Rajasthan.
This Indian women wear also consist three parts;
a) Choli – a body fitting short top showing
off the mid-riff
off the mid-riff
b) Dupatta – A little longer version of
salwaarkameezedupattaa, almost of half size of saree length. It also has work
at the border or at the pallu (a dupatta pleated and placed on right/left
shoulder falling in front covering the Choli sideways).
salwaarkameezedupattaa, almost of half size of saree length. It also has work
at the border or at the pallu (a dupatta pleated and placed on right/left
shoulder falling in front covering the Choli sideways).
c) Lehenga – It’s long pleated skirt with loads
traditional embroidery and emblishments. Lehenga is also known as Ghaghara or
channiya.
traditional embroidery and emblishments. Lehenga is also known as Ghaghara or
channiya.
Indo-western (Mix-match of Indian and western wear)
As mentioned earlier, Indian women loves trying different
outfits influencing from western fashion industry. They love creating new
outfit by mix matching the traditional with western wear. The most popular indo
western outfit Jodhpuri pants with embroidery shirts, Dhotti saree, Plazzo and
kurtis, jeans and kurti and many more.
outfits influencing from western fashion industry. They love creating new
outfit by mix matching the traditional with western wear. The most popular indo
western outfit Jodhpuri pants with embroidery shirts, Dhotti saree, Plazzo and
kurtis, jeans and kurti and many more.
Author
Bio:
Bio:
Having written for online media over 5 years, I got an
opportunity write for www.fasheo.com. where my writings
will reflect my passion for fashion. I am a free-spirited urban Indian
working woman who firmly believes that individuality creates the best fashion
statement. I take pride to shop wisely and avoid impulse purchase. My favorite
style icon is Kangana Ranaut and I drool over the lable ‘Falguni and Shane
Peacock,’ and Aki Narula.
opportunity write for www.fasheo.com. where my writings
will reflect my passion for fashion. I am a free-spirited urban Indian
working woman who firmly believes that individuality creates the best fashion
statement. I take pride to shop wisely and avoid impulse purchase. My favorite
style icon is Kangana Ranaut and I drool over the lable ‘Falguni and Shane
Peacock,’ and Aki Narula.
