The festive season is upon us, the most popular season to bring out your favourite salwar suits and flaunt them for every occasion. A quintessentially staple outfit that is loved by all ages, ethnicities, body types, and skin tones for its versatility, comfortability, and elegance. Whether it is a wedding or a family gathering, a festive celebration or a workplace event, a salwar suit is the perfect fit for a modest yet chic look.
Even though salwar suits are great by themselves, you can elevate your whole look by styling it the right way. These styling tips will help you mould your salwar suit ensemble to fit the bill.
10 Styling Tips For Salwar Suits
- Fabric
Depending on the occasion and location, choose the right fabric. If it is an indoor event you can choose comfortable fabrics such as cotton, linen, or rayon. But if you are attending an event like a wedding-related event or a workplace party, then opt for luxurious fabric such as silk, chiffon, or even georgette.
Choose fabrics also with the season in mind, if it’s summer season, don’t go for heavy fabrics but choose breathable material and pick heavier threads such as wool, corduroy, and velvet during the winter season.
- Cut
Cut is another thing to keep in mind while you style a salwar suit. If you are going to be lounging around in the house, a straight cut works perfectly well as the slits on either side allow you to sit and lounge comfortably. If you are going to be on your feet or dancing all night, a fit-and-flare pattern like an A-line or Anarkali would make your silhouette look flattering and the outfit extravagant.
- Embellishments
Embroidery, bedazzles, embellishments, mirrors, and other works are a great way to elevate a regular salwar suit. Look for suits that already have a lot of patterns and embroidery along the neckline, hemline, and sleeves to make accessorising minimal.
- Layer
You can also style a salwar suit with the art of layering. An occasional belt to cinch your waist, a corset to accentuate your silhouette, a jacket, shrug, or a cape to add depth, and a dupatta to add movement. All these items make your outfit stand out in a crowd making you look glamorous.
- Colour
Colour is another important element when it comes to styling a salwar suit for the right event. Choose muted colours such as brown, nude, white, or grey if it is a formal setting. Opt for florals, pastels, and light colours during a day event and lastly opt for rich colours such as emerald, ruby, gold, silver, royal blue, magenta, or black for an evening party. The colour of our outfit helps you blend in with the theme and vibe of the party.
- Accessories
Unlike Western wear, you don’t have to restrict yourself to minimal jewellery. Salwar suits are great when paired with heavy jewellery whether they are necklaces, rings, bangles, mang tika, anklets, bracelets, or even ear cuffs. If your outfit has a gold or silver hemming then opt for a similar base when it comes to jewellery.
- Bags
We know a lot of women’s clothes don’t have pockets, especially salwar suits, which is a great reason for us to invest in good bags. Opt for embellished sling bags or clutches since salwar suits are festive outfits. You can also choose a handbag or a purse, but the bolder the better.
- Footwear
We recommend going with the traditional footwear route with mojaris, Kholapuri sandals, sandals, or juttis. There are a number of Indian footwear options that will look amazing with a salwar suit, which complete and elevate the look while offering optimum comfort and great style.
- Hair & Makeup
Keep hair simple and makeup bold. A bright red lip and a smokey eye with simple waves or curls can do wonders for your outfit. If you want to go a more neutral road, opt for a brown lip and minimal glitter on your eyelids with a low bun and maybe some flowers in your hair for a simplistic touch.
- Personal Preference
At the end of the day, no matter what season, occasion, time of the day, or event you are attending, your personal preference and comfort trumps it all. If you want to choose comfort over style or beauty over ease choose a style that speaks to you. No matter what you wear, wear it with confidence because that is the biggest accessory for your look.
Parting Thoughts
Achieving that glamorous salwar suit look is all about styling the right fabric, colour, print, jewellery, makeup, hair, footwear, and bag to create a cohesive look that suits your taste, comfort, and personality. Step out of your comfort zone and experiment with different silhouettes, layers, accessories, and colours for a unique look when you wish to stand out in the crowd in your salwar suit.
