The superlative craftsmanship, artistic brilliance and the timeless affinity of classic ethnic wear are second to none. With the fashion views continuously evolving season after season, the rich roots of our traditional wardrobe staples are a mainstay which you can put your trust in no matter what the trend charts dictate. Here are five shortlisted time-honoured ethnic silhouettes that every stylish woman can adorn round the season for any festive gatherings looking a class apart.
Printed Sarees
Throwback to the times when our moms dolled up with poise wrapped in printed sarees for festive occasions. The understated elegance of this wispy and fluid six-yard drape peppered with print details is a treat to sore eyes. The style is back ruling the scene as seasoned master couturiers like
Varun Bahl
,
Ritu Kumar
are pairing these classic yards with new-age blouses. Pull out bright bustiers and cropped tops if you desire a perfect tradition meets trendy flair. Take a break from the OTT embellishments gracing upcoming soirée in printed pieces that you can pull off in just your flawless natural way.
Angrakhas
Characterized with a wrapped closure on the sides with tasselled drawstrings, the angrakha styled anarkalis and kurtas were highly patronized by the Royals of the bygone era. Angrakhas have low-key sustained through the tide of fusion trends as a covetable ensemble for women with classic choices. Boasting of a feminine statement, the silhouette flatters every body type. Devnaagri, Ridhi Mehra and Nikasha are the best labels to hit for angarkha hybrids that suit your style. Reserve these charmers for traditional wedding rituals, pujas or intimate festive gatherings.
Salwar Kameez
These are O.G desi! The good ‘ol salwar kameez is more beautiful than we actually give it credit for. The short counterpart of kurtas paired with cowl draped pants imbibes a perfect blend of vivacity and elegance at once. Trendsetter maven
Payal Singhal
encored the failsafe number making fashion-forward on the runway with experimental elements for a dressier appeal. From temple visits to festive luncheons, mehendi evening to sangeet nights, pull off an ultra-feminine look at the celebrations around the seasons.
Shararas & Ghararas
Another style with a legacy from the imperial era, ghararas and shararas are more covetable than ever this year. The regal style is distinguished with a very trivial difference by their bottoms’ style; shararas are wide-legged with a skirt-like volume while ghararas are form-fitted till the knees and then flare out for an opulent effect. The runway is shining with iterations of these classics so its the perfect time to embrace its glory. Invest a couple of statement-makers by Devnaagri whenever you’re in a dilemma to choose something for an extravagant festive affair.
Anarkalis
We know it’s simply hard to give up on our obsession for anarkalis. The three-piece dreamily-flared opulence of the quaint anarkali ensemble gives a charismatic in the first glance. This culturally-rooted classic is a true saviour for effortlessly elegant festive looks. This season, take your pick from the classic versions presented by Punit Balana on the runways or experiment with its gown-hybrids by Bhumika Sharma for a new-age nudge. From twirling through the sangeet nights to playing a bridesmaid, you can choose this timeless stunner for every occasion you wish to revel sans any fuss.
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