Hitherto, it was the
elegant and traditional saree that has held sway at weddings across India,
specifically South India. However, North Indians, especially Punjabis, have
expressed a preference to don the evergreen salwar kameez, albeit in sparkling
patterns and innovative styles! Therefore, keeping track of changing trends and
changing mindsets, creative couturiers have begun to explore a unique world of
designs, which are comfortable, in vogue and chic. Thus, you may witness
colourful and imaginative fashions on display at diverse online shops in the
virtual world.
The Punjabi Flavour
You should find it easy
to identify Punjabi salwar kameez suits, for they bear the traditional hues of
red and gold. It is another matter altogether, wherein modern divas are
inclining towards experimenting with other colour combinations too. They do not
understand why there cannot be a mixture of the old and new, to suit
contemporary times! Now, although you may find salwar kameez suits in different
patterns, which are ideal for any wedding, the Patiala rides high on the chart
of popularity, particularly at a wedding! Naturally, this makes you eager to go
for a Patiala suit too, for your upcoming wedding.
Thanks to the
wonderfully unique style of stitching this baggy and loose salwar, you are able
to wear it for a lengthy period without feeling uncomfortable. In general,
Indian weddings tend to take place during the hotter months of the year.
Therefore, you should stay cool too, especially when you are the cynosure of
all eyes at your marriage ceremony! In other words, the Patiala is great for
any season! Please note that loose and baggy do not signify ‘just allowing the
folds to fall and stretch’! There is a very innovative way of gathering up the
folds of cloth and bringing them together via elegant stitches. These stitched
folds come together at the bottom, just above your feet. As a result, your legs
acquire a gloriously draped look with graceful pleats as ornamentation! It
follows, that whenever you wish to have a Punjabi salwar stitched, you will
have to hand over double the length of cloth that you would require for an
ordinary one, to the tailor. It helps that all manner of fabrics prove useful
for stitching the Patiala salwar suit – cotton, mixed cotton, silk, satin, etc.
As for the top, you are
welcome to opt for a kameez or kurta. However, do not go for a short one. Let
it be at least knee length, or even slightly longer, since this is a special
occasion wherein you desire to look your best. A heavy dupatta suffices to
complete the ensemble. Since you cannot go in for heavy embellishments on your
salwar, you might select splendid embroidery patterns, decorations with
sequins/stones, etc, for creating a kurta/kameez with immense visual appeal. Just
have a detailed consultation with experienced fashion-conscious women
beforehand, and they should be able to guide you towards the latest salwar kameez designs.
Team up your wedding
attire with matching accessories, heavy traditional/ethnic jewellery, perfect
footwear, and you are done!
The newest way of
wearing a salwar suit is to have the kameez stretch right up to the floor. This
gives the impression that you are wearing a gown. However, the floor-length
suit still manages to convey that Indian look, rather than creating a western
appeal. The fabrics that come into play here include brocade, velvet and
organza.
Flowing
Anarkalis
You have to thank the
Mughal rulers for bringing this style to India! Of course, only the men
experimented with this design in those days. However, women have always been
fond of exploring newer ways of ‘wearing’ their clothes, whether in yester
years, or today! This was evinced by the very beautiful Madhubala in the
Bollywood classic – Mughal-e-Azam. Naturally, her fans were quick to follow
suit, and this graceful style remained a trend for several years.
Unfortunately, it died a sudden death after some time, just as all fashion
trends too. Equally fortunately, the old-time Anarkali has returned to grace
the world of women’s clothing once again! Today, it is possible to adopt this
style wherever you go. It could be a casual outing, at work, a party, a grand
social affair, etc. In fact, you may even prefer to display this pattern to an
audience via your wedding salwar suit!
Now, what is the best
part of the flowing anarkali suit? The answer is that it is perfect for all
types of body frames. It does not matter if you are plump, thin, etc. You will
still make for a beautiful bride on your wedding day! The unique method of
stitching is responsible for awarding that all-graceful look. Then again, you
may combine it with a salwar, a churidar, leggings, palazzos, etc. This
suggests that the pattern is quite versatile and compatible with different
types of bottoms.
It is the top, which
displays the gorgeous anarkali look, and catches the viewer’s eye! The cloth
flares out at the waist and falls in elegant folds up to the knee, below it, or
even right up to the ankles. At the same time, the pleats do not suggest any
kind of tightness or pinching. In fact, they are splendidly loose and flowy, as
if there was a graceful skirt encircling your mid-torso! Do go for rich-looking
cloth, such as chiffon, georgette, silk, brocade, organza, satin, etc, since
the occasion is to be a grand one. Let dazzling embroidered patterns or other
embellishments cover the entire ‘kameez’. In fact, it would be a good idea to
combine different fabrics, especially for distinguishing above the waist, and
below the waist. After all, there is no dearth of ideas as far as cloth,
designs and colour shades are concerned! The final touch is appropriate
accessories, vibrant jewellery and ethnic/modern footwear, which complement the
anarkali suit and do not clash with it!
Summary
Every bride wants to look
her best on her wedding day! Therefore, the choice of attire generally inclines
towards the bewitching Patiala suit or the gorgeous Anarkali combination!
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