Salwar kameez is such a garment that is liked by women of all age group. From ordinary people to the celebrity, all like it as a casual as well as a formal outfit. This two-piece garment consists of a top called kameez and a pair of trousers called salwar. Salwar kameez are available in various color and design. Traditional Kameez is simple in design, but over the years its design has changed. Kameez may be short or long; salwar may be broad or narrow. In many countries like Pakistan and Afghanistan, both men and women wear this garment. In India, men and women of Punjab wear salwar kameez. Men’s outfit is a bit different than that of women. Women use a long cloth called odhni or dupatta with salwar kameez.
Patiala Suit, an ethnic style
In Punjab, salwar kameez is the most favorite garment. Patiala, as its name suggest, has originated from Patiala, a city in Punjab. It is said that Raja of Patiala wore this as Royal outfit. Then it became popular widely. It resembles a Pathani suit which consists of a loose salwar. Men no longer use it. It is a typical women’s wear now. patiyala dress are baggy trousers stitched with pleats. The vital character of the salwar is that the folds of the cloth are stitched together and meet at the bottom. It requires double the length of the material to be stitched than it requires in general salwar. The fall of the creases of Patiala suit is such that it gives a subtle draping effect. Its pleats are stitched at the top of a belt. Patiala salwar is paired with long as well as short kameez. Short kameez are most favorable as it matches appropriately with the salwar.
How to choose salwar kameez according to body texture?
Vast varieties of salwar kameez are available in the market. One can buy bye a readymade garment from the shop according to their choice or can bye a suit piece and get stitched by a tailor. People choose to clothe according to their height or body texture. Short heighted women should not bye baggy salwars like that of Patiala suit. Even if they like to wear Patiala- like the dress they should put on high heel footwear. Short heighted women appear taller in churidar salwar and plain salwar, Taller women can opt for baggy as well as churidar salwar. Printed salwar also fit nicely on them. If a person has an hourglass body, she can opt for any salwar kameez, but if one has a pear-shaped body, she should choose such a design which is not tight around the buttocks. If one has an apple like body shape, she can opt for a style like Anarkali suit. The neckline is an essential feature of a kameez. If one has a long neck, she should choose low neckline and if the neck is short, choose a broad necklined kameez.
Choice of fabric color
The fabric and the color of the garment should be accepted according to the time, purpose and occasion of wearing the attire. Salwar kameez is made of cotton, silk, georgette, khadi, organza, velvet, chiffon and many other materials. They come in vibrant colors. If it is casual wear, then printed or light colored cotton salwar kameez is preferred. If it is daytime light fabric with light color is always preferable. In ceremonies and night parties garment of heavy fabric and dark colored can be worn. In summer and day time a loose and light-colored clothing is always getting priority. In winter woolen made salwar kameez is also available. The age of the wearer also should be kept in mind.
Choice of salwar kameez according to the occasion
In the wedding ceremony, the bride wears gorgeous salwar kameez with vibrant color made of costly material. They are often studded with pearls and beads and many more decorative accessories. If one is going to attend a marriage party she need not wear a lavish garment. She may opt for a simple cut sober looking drees. If it is a festival time a zaridar, nicely embroidered kameez made of raw silk or chunderi silk will solve the purpose.
Salwar kameez is a modest garment. It will be favored beyond generations.
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