5 Best Anarkali Salwar Kameez Styles for Women

Anarkali salwar kameez are the favorite with women as far as choosing an ethnic outfit for special occasion goes. The variety in terms of style, cut and patterns available in anarkali salwar kameez make them a preferred choice of most of the women. The suit style is said to have derived its name from the courtesan anarkali who was there in the court of the mughal ruler Akbar. 

The anarkali salwar kameez closely resembles the cut and style of an empire cut dress which is well fitted on the bust, tightens at the waist and is flared from there. The fact that anarkali suit looks like empire cut dress is the reason why anarkali gowns are becoming a favorite for the pre wedding ceremonies, since they blend in the essence of traditional wear and give it a hint of contemporary style.

The many different types of anarkali salwar kameez available are:

1.       Floor length

Floor length anarkali salwar kameez are just what you need to wear to the next special occasion like wedding, festive celebration or any other such event which requires you to dress up. If you are the bridesmaid or friend to the bride/groom and want to stand out at the wedding or if it is your farewell at college or a formal office party, floor length anarkali are a good choice.

2.       Over layered

Over layered anarkali suits are a voluminous outfit to wear to any occasion. The outfit has an inner layer and an inner layer, the outer layer is mostly sheer since the inner layer has to be visible too. This anarkali salwar kameez has a double hemline which makes them a great pick. 

3.       Cut out

The cut out anarkali salwar kameez can have a cut out at the waist or the just below the bust. The cut out anarkali salwar kameez is slightly skin showing, so make sure you are up for that kind of a look.

4.       Jacket style

Jacket style anarkali salwar kameez also has an outer layer like the over layered anarkali salwar kameez but here the outer layer is either a simple jacket or a heavily embroidered jacket that can be worn on top of the anarkali top. The jacket style anarkali salwar kameez is an elaborate outfit, the variations of which can be worn for varied look.

5.       Simple A-line anarkali

You do not always need to pump up the style of the outfit, you can also go with the tried and tested simple A-line anarkali suits. The A-line anarkali suit is not as well fitted at the bust; it is cut out like alphabet- A, making it quite comfortable to wear.

Traditional wear hold a special place in the closet of every women, traditional outfits like Patiala suits, anarkali suits and the likes reserve a place in the heart and wardrobe of every women and rightly so.