The Quintessential Indian Traditional Outfits For All Ceremonies!

So have you taken a fancy to the Indian culture yet? The bright and bold attires and all the glittering ornamentations and the lush songs and dance. Well, the Indian culture, much like the ethnic wear, is anything but quiet and staid. And it is abundantly popular. Chances are that here in America, if you are not colored by the Indian culture around, you really must be leading a comatose lifestyle. Indian clothes for women, for instance, when worn tastefully, are the right mix of elegance and sensuality. On the other hand, traditional Indian men’s outfits exude an immediate sense of regality—a necessary departure from the staple lines of blazers and swanky shirts.

Here’s a brief tour into the different kinds of ethnic Indian wear that would certainly catch your fancy:

For Men:

• Kurta Pajama
  Not as ornamental as Sherwanis, Kurta for men are simple and loose long shirts (also of knee-length) for the occasions that do not entail great fanfare and pomp. Typically made of cotton, a typical Kurta for men is light and comfortable. Kurtas obviously come in a wide variety of choices for you: Lucknowi (relatively short in length), Kali kurta, Bhopali kurta, Hyderabadi kurta, etc. Pyjamas are light, drawstring lower garments and make for a breezy wear. If you are looking for an easy-breezy Indian ethnic wear, then Kurta Pajama ought to be your first choice.
  
• Sherwani
  Originating in Central and South Asia, this was an attire garbed by the courtesans in Turkish & Persian empires as well as the nobility class. Essentially a long, tight-fitting, knee-length coats, Sherwani lends a debonair appeal to the wearer. For what Indian wear means to the uninitiated, Sherwanis for men is an obvious first choice for weddings back in India. Much like Achkans, Sherwanis too are buttoned all the way up to the neck and are best paired with a nice pair of churidars and mojris.

For Women:

• Salwar Kameez
  Salwar Kameez is a simple and no-frills ethnic Indian attire for women. The long, billowy drawers/pants form the Salwar, whereas Kameez is essentially a body shirt (knee or hip length, which is fashioned as Kurti). Salwar Kameez for men come in sundry patterns and designs. This may seem very plain; however, a well-designed and a good-fitting Salwar Kameez makes for a pronounced, feminine clothing attire.
  
• Lehenga Choli
  Lehenga Choli in India makes for a beautiful, Indian bride-wear. It is glitz, classy, or unassuming – however you make it to be. Lehenga is basically a long skirt adorning intricate designs at the border and lined with fine embroidery craftwork elsewhere. Choli is basically Indian blouse but comes with different design patterns, netted or laces, etc.