For the longest time, Indian culture has remained a mystery to the western world but has slowly managed to conquer the globe with the exuberant culture and history that India symbolizes.
With Bollywood being a global influencer, Indian fashion trends are creeping into mainstream fashion across the world, and a growing interest of the western world in Indian culture was reflected in the fashion trends in the 70s, and the fashion influence has been mutual.
Here is a list of the top 5 Indian ethnic styles that the West is raving about
1. Indo Western – Salwar Kameez
The evergreen favourite amongst Indian women, the salwar kameez has evolved to cater to the new age fashion diktat; you can now sport your quintessential flowy salwar kameez with jacket and ace the Indo-western look, effortlessly! This is the new favourite in the West and also gives you a boho-chic look. The salwar with jacket trend will stay here for a while, and we love it!. Several retail brands have introduced a range of salwar kameez with jackets, and are available online.
2. Indian suit & palazzo with Jacket
The fascination with multi-coloured, embroidered or pastel coloured jackets seems to have hit every ethnic wear. You can give that dupatta a rest and instead opt for a jacket to go with the Indian sharara suit and palazzo. Jackets are available in varying lengths to team with your palazzos, you can either match it or opt for a contrast coloured jacket. You can choose from a range of jackets online, and you won’t be disappointed with the options!
3. Indian suit with Jacket
If you are opting for a simple Indian suit, you can choose from a variety of jacket styles for suits. The current trend is to team your suit with a long jacket, to give your overall look a dreamy and flowy appeal. And what makes this fashion trend effortless, is that you need minimal accessories to complete your look. So you can choose from a range of ladies suits with jackets online. If you are feeling a bit ambitious, then a wedding suit with a long jacket is an upcoming trend with many brides to be.
4. Lehengas
Lehengas with jackets is another latest trend that has hit the fashion industry. You can switch the dupatta with a jacket of varying lengths; you can combine a pastel color lehenga with a statement jacket to give that extra edge to your outfit. While choosing a jacket for your lehenga, opt one with slits (either with slits on the front or on the sides) to accentuate your overall look. If you are wondering where to find the perfect jacket to match with your lehenga, then you will find an array of options online to cater to every style.
5. Sarees
Enough has been spoken and written about the classic saree, this 9-yard wonder has remained an obsession with the West for ages, and will remain one forever. The latest trend in the horizon is the ruffled saree and has been experimented on various looks. The quintessential silk and cotton sarees are evergreen favourites, you can experiment with new-age blouse designs like the high neck blouse, which will automatically lift your final look and add pizzazz to your persona.
These are just some of the latest ethnic wear trends that are spreading like wildfire in the West; the jacket seems to be the new favourite in the block, so go ahead experiment with it on your next outfit this festive season!
