Posted by jasnav on June 12, 2008
Patiala salwar kameez is still in fashion among women irrespective of their profession and age. The beauty of salwar kameez is that it can be worn as a formal as well as a casual wear. It’s the same case with patiala salwar kameez also. The free flowing pleated pants will give you a great look even with simple designs on the kameez.
As the patiala style is very comfortable, it can be worn as a casual dress to colleges and offices as well. Many college girls are now fond of patiala salwar kameez and it is the current fashion trend. The casual wear comes without embellishments where the salwar is made of printed chiffon material and a matching kameez. The kameez contains simple prints or designs without any stone or zardozi embellishments.
Party wear patiala salwaar kameez comes with a lot of embellishments in the kameez and dupatta. The dupatta is generally heavily loaded with kundhan stones and other costly crystals. When such a heavy dupatta is worn, it cuts out the need for any necklace around the neck. The matching kameez also comes with heavy embellishments, while the salwar is plain and simple with multiple pleats flowing beautifully. Mix and match is a common fashion among the teens where the same patiala salwar is matched with different kameezs’ and dupatta for a new look.
The highly embellished patiala salwaar kameez is worn by women for parties and especially during weddings. Wedding patiala salwar kameez contain zari work with zardozi crystal embellishments. This is very commonly seen in the weddings of the people of Punjab as it is the place of origin of patiala designs. Embroidery is also done in the kameez and dupatta with silver and golden threads. The material which is commonly used in wedding patiala salwar kameez is silk and dark colors like maroon, pink and majenta since these colors looks complements a bride’s gaudy look.
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Posted by jasnav on June 7, 2008
During the time when India as a country was divided into small different kingdoms, only rich people wore patiala salwar kameez as it required double length cloth and was considered a majestic wear. Today, when affordability is no longer a criteria, all girls and women prefer patiala salwar kameez for the stylish look offered by this type of salwaar kameez.
The salwar of patiala salwar kameez is highly pleated and baggy and hence it well hides the waist part. Women who have large waists prefer to wear this type of pants to hide their irregularities. There is a long thread in the pants for tying it to the waist just like other salwaars. The free flowing baggy pleated pants can do wonders with women who are not gifted with a good shape.
The kameez that matches the patiala salwar kameez extends upto the knee. Certain people prefer to wear long kameez but the beauty of the attire lies in the showcasing of the loosely pleated salwar. Women who are short can wear a kameez just above the knee and it will help in reducing their short stature. The kameez of the patiala design follows the body line closely and the slits upto the waist is perfect to make an ordinary looking woman appear gorgeous.
The more baggy the pant, the most attractive the costume is. The colors and fabric for the patiala salwar kameez can be chosen by the person based on her specific needs. Generally, the salwar is made of printed synthetic fabric with a matching kameez if the patiala salwar kameez is designed for casual use. Wedding and party wear patiala salwar kameez come with heavy embellishments in the kameez and the dupatta with plain pants.
Wedding patiala salwar kameez is very popular among the North Indians for wearing them at their weddings. These designs come with heavy stone and kundan work and can be stitched for women of any size.
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