Salwar kameez comes back to the 12th century, from the period of Islamic Turko-Iranian rule which was then tracked by the Moghul Kingdom in the region called now as India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Over the time’s salwar Kameez also know as Shalwar Kameez has changed itself into many Style and cuts. Before you start online shopping for Salwar Kameez the first item to do is to select from the many styles in the market out which the common are:
Over the years as Salwar kameez developed from its traditional outfit image to more of a current look following the European style the mixture started being known as Indo western Salwar Kameez which recollected its traditional appearance but emerged with a more modern outlook following the western culture. For example an Indo western Salwar kameez will be shorter in length from the knee area with deeper neckline and sleeve less kameez.
Due to its high level of comfort wearing Salwar kameez was favored as the day to day wear outfit as the summers are very hot in the area touching almost 50 degree C. Not only that it’s easy and fast to wear compared to other traditional outfit like sari. Due to high production of cotton in the area and its wearability in summers most of the casual day to day wear salwar kameez is made in cotton.
These salwar kameez have more of embroidery, sequin and stone work around the neckline and other areas of the kameez and salwar. The preferred fabric is the soft flowing fabric which could be georgette, chiffon, silk etc. Many Indian and Pakistani Designers are designing various cuts and designs of Salwar kameez seeing its high demand and due to its high pricing.
These are called Printed salwar kameez as they are machine or digitally printed on all kinds of fabric. The design contains flowers to polka dot to other prints. Such Salwar kameez is normally worn on daily basis as they as reasonably priced. The designs of the prints also keep on changing as per the season and the fashion.
Churidar Kurta is a body hugging salwar which is strongly gripped to the body like a stocking and is very narrow around the ankle area. The shape gives it a very feminine look to it. The Kurta is a collarless or mandarin collar upper wear similar to a top but longer in length below the waist area.
To buy Salwar kameez for Day to day wear or casual wear the best Salwar suit to buy would be in Cotton with little embroidery on it. You can choose from various styles including Salwar kameez with Tie & Die effect, Churidar and Neck line. These suits generally should be priced between US$12 to US$25. Since cotton is a summer dress material you can also select Shalwar kameez in georgette material for winters. A Casual Georgette Salwar Kameez comes in the range of US$20 to US$50. It normally has work on of Sequin, Stone or embroidery on the neck line, lower region of Kameez and Salwar ends.
If you are a bride or going for a wedding function or Party the salwar kameez to select is the one which has Sequin, stone and embroider all over the kameez and on the ends of the salwar. You can even opt for churidar also known as chudidar instead of salwar as it makes you look slimmer and more stylish. The price range of these salwar suits should be around US50 to US150. You can take from various cuts and designs. Normally for these the preference is given for colours like Red, Black, Blue and Pink.
Lot of online shops are selling Salwar kameez in various Size options including Small, medium and large size but the best option would be to go for a custom made order online which is tailored as per you’re your body size and measurements.
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