6 Types of Anarkali Dresses that will never go out of style

Posted by aarti pathak on February 6th, 2018

Anarkali suits are not new in the arena of traditional wear but over the decade, Anarkali suits have come up with some really beautiful and unique designs and patterns.

Anarkali suits are undeniably is the first choice for a dressy, elegant and traditional look for the women and girls. Some of the fusion patterns of Anarkali have been taken seriously by the women these days to mark their personal style statement.

Also, the prominence of the Anarkali suits credit goes to the designers who took the responsibility in reviving this ensemble and also the celebs who appear in mesmerizing Anarkali suits time to time and inspire our imagination too for our own occasions.

Without further delay let’s explore the some latest version of Anarkali suits that have filled the platter of Indian traditional wear.

Some of the different types of Anarkali dresses are

Circular Anarkali-

This type Anarkali has round flare like an umbrella and the hemline could be of any length. The whole Anarkali can be divided into two parts. The upper part that is yoke is generally fitting and the lower part is the skirt attached to the flare.

Another very common form of Anarkali is a frock style with fitted bodice extending to a flared hemline flowing towards the legs.

Anarkali with full straight panels or Kali-

Anarkali suit skirt gets its flare from the straight panels stitched together.

The advantage of these panels that it gives you the control of how much flare do you want in your Anarkali suit. The more panels more will be the flare. They are mostly A-line Anarkali and are made of all kind of fabrics like chiffon, georgette, net, tissue and cotton along with a firm lining due to its figuration.

Women who are little heavier side might want to avoid straight panel Anarkali, separate fitted yoke or bodice  with many wide paneled flares would flatter their body shape

Half panel Anarkali-

Half Panel Anarkali suit is being made mixing circular and straight panels. Panels tend to come in front and plain circular flare form the back part is one variation.

Another variation could be a bodice with a princess seam. Unlike full paneled Anarkali, in this Anarkali suit panels start after the bodice or yoke. It flatters all body types, wears it with full confidence and looks beautiful.

Anarkali patterned with a tiered skirt-

This Anarkali pattern also has two parts bodice/yoke and tiered skirt. The skirt of the Anarkali suit is made with horizontal panels stitched giving a cascading effect. These horizontal panels can be made from different tones of a color rendering a beautiful ombre look to the skirt. Again this can be made from any flowy fabric like chiffon, georgette etc with matching the color lining. Anarkali with a tiered skirt flatters all body type and mostly preferred by the girl for its fun and young look.

Layered Anarkali-

As the name suggests, this Anarkali suit has two layers. The layers generally have the different length and are stitched together. Layered Anarkali can also come in two parts with bodice attached with the layers attached which are best for the pear and apple shaped body type.

The fabric that works best for this pattern is soft cotton, net, georgette, chiffon, silk.

Centre slit Anarkali with Skirt-

This is a fusion dress where normal Anarkali suit has a cut at the center and then paired with a flared skirt. This Anarkali suit looks very dressy, stylish and elegant, it's perfect for the festivals and wedding functions.

It can be worn by a woman of any body type and look graceful.

Although Anarkali suits go with all body types if you are still confused and wondering which Anarkali pattern or design to choose. Take a quick look at the most common body types mentioned below.

1. Apple or Inverted triangle shaped body type-

Women with this body type have a heavy bust. Upper body appears broader than the lower body.

Anarkali that fits the bust and flares out right below the bust will make your body look proportion.

2. Rectangle shaped body type-

Women have waistline almost same size as of the shoulder and butts, hence giving a straight look.

Anarkali that fit well bust and have a lot of flares adding volume to the lower body will balance out the proportions.

3. Pear Shape Body type-

Women with this body type have a heavy lower body, shoulder and bust look smaller as compared to the butts and thighs.

Anarkali with immense flare will hide your lower body.

4. Hourglass body shape-

This body type has very well defined the waist, shoulder and hips tend to be of the same size with small waist giving a curve to the body.

Any Anarkali will suit this body type, you can choose any of Anarkali suit.