Give Your Salwar Kameez a Twist of Modernity!

Posted by Aloki Fashion on April 21st, 2021

The salwar kameez has been stapled Indian wear since time unknown and is adorned by women for its comfort, ease, and simplicity. But over the years the style of salwar kameez has gone through several experiments and changes. While each one of them has been unique in its way, it is also proved that salwar kameez is an evergreen fashion wear no matter how many twists and changes it goes through.

When it comes to salwar kameez you can undoubtedly style it in several ways by mixing and matching colors, adding contrasting dupattas, accessorizing, etc
So we bring to you a list of ways by which you can make this versatile piece a trendsetter:

1. Go for a mix and match:
   Mixing and matching colors is one of the most fun ways to make any outfit stand out. This season try mixing and matching different color palettes such as pastels with bold colors or if you want to play safe one can always go for whites, blacks, beige, and other neutral tones with any color.
2. Play with prints:
   Gone are those days when print on the print used to be a fashion blunder. Today’s fashion is all about carrying anything and everything with confidence and elegance which also includes sporting the print on print look. Try floral with florals, stripes with polkas, Indian prints like Ajrakh, Dabu, Bagh and etc for both the kurtas and kameez.
3. Let your dupatta do the talking:
   Dupattas are the most popularly used piece of fashion for Indian ethnic wear. It has the power to jazz up any traditional wear and can be styled in numerous ways. Some of the trending dupatta styles are Indian traditional printed dupattas such as Ajrakhs, Bagh, dabu, Kalamkari &, etc, embroidered ones such as chikankari in different fabrics such as mul cotton, kota. Silk and chanderi, gota patti and many more.
4. Experiment with sleeves:
   Experimenting with sleeves is extremely underrated. To give a twist of modernity to your traditional styles try experimenting with sleeves this season. Sleeve styles such as sleeveless, strappy sleeves, flared sleeves, puffed sleeves, and cold shoulder salwar kameez can make your outfit stand out.
5. The power of accessories:
   Right accessories can give your outfit a runway look in no time. One does not need to stick to only traditional accessories for traditional outfits but can also play with both contemporary and modern styles.

Salwar kameez is one of the most popular Indian wears that is not only worn by Indian women across the country but also by women from across the globe which makes it subject to changes, experiments, and adaptive according to new fashion trends and comfort.