Anarkali Suits - A Trendy Must-Have For Your Festive Wardrobe

Flared Anarkali suits are a trending ethnic silhouette for festive celebrations and special occasions. Read on to know what makes this attire so popular.

Anarkali suits - a grand silhouette that has the power to charm people with its elaborate form. A twirl so mesmerizing, an Anarkali suit is a great ensemble for festive celebrations. This frock-style kurta originated during Mughal era, when it was worn popularly by dancers and courtesans. In fact, the name of this silhouette is derived from the name of the legendary court dancer “Anarkali” who – legends say was the love of Mughal crown prince Salim, son of the great ruler Akbar.

Once typically an Islamic traditional garment or the one that clearly belonged to Nawabs, Anarkali suits today have earned patronage all over India, Pakistan as well as other Middle Eastern and Asian countries. Globally located Indian women too prefer to wear this elaborately flared silhouette as a stylish outfit for celebrating special occasions.

Indian weddings and festivals like Diwali and Eid witness a huge number of women wearing Anarkali suits and flaunting their traditions with pride!

Why are Anarkali suits so popular for festive wear?

One of the main reasons that these suits are so popular is that they go well for all body shapes and sizes. The flare of an Anarkali kurta tends to hide figure imperfections, especially the lower body, which may be a major body/ shape issue with many Indian and ethnic women.

Another reason behind the growing popularity of these suits is their element of comfort. Compared to tight churidar suits and straight cut as well as trouser suits, flared, roomier Anarkalis provide a breather! When made with light and flowing fabrics like georgette, crepe and soft net, these suits make for a very comfortable ensemble for long and extended hours of celebrations.

They are also popularly worn by dancers, especially Kathak dancers and contemporary, fusion dancers, for the same reason. For practice sessions and work wear, the cotto Anarkalis are quite popular and are considered quite chic and stylish.

Apart from the above reasons, the patronage shown by celebrities is one of the key factors in scaling up the trend quotient of Anarkali suits. The inherent regal element of this silhouette has made it a favourite of the glitterati and with that a dress code emulated by millions of followers! These days, given the rising summer heat, a lot of celebrities like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan , Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor and many more have been spotted wearing white Anarkali suits at different events.

Floor-length Anarkali suits

Floor-length Anarkali suits can be described as the ethnic version of western style ball gowns. These graceful suits radiate modest glamour and cater to the rising demand for contemporary clothing. Red floor-length suits are often seen as bridal wear attire worn for the wedlock ceremony as well as bridal shower.

Contemporary adaptations

Given the rising innovativeness of Indian designers and a strong inclination towards global fashion, these days Anarkali silhouettes have entered the contemporary and fusion wear segment with trending details like cold shoulder sleeves, asymmetrical hemlines, jacket and poncho layers and many other fusion styles that have only scaled up the versatility and popularity of this majestically beautiful silhouette!