If you don’t have a tank top that matches or compliments the color of your kameez, a white one will do.
Put the pants on as you would any other pants, with one leg through each pant hole. Position the waistband at your waist (just above your belly button). Pull the drawstring tighter to keep the pants in place, then tie the string into a bow. If the pants are tapered at the bottom, position them so your pant legs aren’t twisted.
When pulling on the shirt, be sure that you don’t catch any beads, hooks, or special designs on your hair or other garments.
Hold the dupatta in front of you horizontally. Gather the material into your hands so that it’s like a long, thin scarf instead of a large rectangle. From the front, drape the dupatta around your neck and shoulders, so that the ends hang down your back evenly. You can also put the dupatta on the opposite way (from back to front), so that the ends are hanging down in front of your chest.
When you wear the dupatta this way, it’s like wearing a shawl backwards.
If you have sloping shoulders or are worried about the dupatta falling, you can pin it in place with a pin. Be sure to put the pin on the underside of the fabric so it doesn’t show.
There are many things to consider when purchasing a salwar kameez, including the style, color, design, fabric, and the occasion for which it’s being worn.
When it comes to the tops, a kurta is a basic tunic that usually has slits in the sides, whereas an anarkali is a longer, flared, dress-like top with a full skirt. [1] X Research source The kurta is more for everyday wear (but can be formal and dressy) while the anarkali is for fancier occasions. With the pants, there are multiple styles, including churidars (similar to leggings), churidars with shirring (rows of gathers), salwar (loose-fitting pants with a straight cut), patiala (loose pants that balloon around the legs), and Capri-style pants that can come with or without strings. [2] X Research source
The plainer the salwar kameez, the more suited it is for everyday life. A salwar kameez can be made elaborate and suitable for special events with beadwork, embroidery, panelling, jewels, and intricate designs and patterns. Color is also a factor to consider when choosing a salwar kameez, and the brighter and more colorful the outfit, the better it is for special occasions. Black, blue, and green, however, are better for everyday wear. [3] X Research source
A salwar kameez that’s for everyday wear will often be made of cotton or a cotton blend. More expensive materials, such as silk and velvet, are often used for a salwar kameez that’s designed for special occasions, such as weddings, ceremonies, religious events, and festivals.
