Shalwar, an outfit for every season

Among other traditional dresses of India and surrounding countries in the subcontinent, shalwar captures a worth mentioning importance. This traditional dress is a part of Indian culture since the period of Indus valley civilizations. Although the clothing trends vary among different regions, religions and communities but this outfit is the one which is most common and is used by all the religions, communities and in all geographical regions of the subcontinent. The traditional styles of clothing also vary among the men and women in accordance with the rural and urban areas.Shalwar is just like a loose pajama or a loose trouser. The legs of this outfit are wide from the top and narrow at the ankles. It is usually gathered on the top of waste and held there by a drawing rope or an elastic band. This outfit can be designed in a number of different ways, some with a wider base giving baggy look while other can be made narrow in various styles. The bell shaped bottoms are very gentle and innovative in the salwars. The fabrics that are mostly used for salwars are the cotton, georgette, crepe, silk, tussar etc. Out of these fabrics, cotton is the one that is used most commonly. While selecting shalwar special care is taken about its color and fabric so that it matches well with the upper garment and is completely synchronized with it.For teens and other working women this outfit is very fibulas. All of them feel very comfortable in white and bright artificial georgette shalwar suite. This free looking outfit makes their hectic schedules smooth and comfortable through its stumble and fresh looks. These days various abstract printed colors are being used for the manufacture of shalwars which accentuate the beauty of material and other patterns on shalwar. Also the casual look of this outfit accommodates resham embroidery and sequins in appropriate measure throughout the saree.This outfit can also be worn with a number of different clothing items like kameez, kurta and small shirts. In most of the areas of India, kameez is used along with the shalwar as a dress. Especially in rural areas this dress is very common among both men and women. In villages, men usually prefer to wear white cotton shalwars to keep themselves cool during the long and tiring working hours in fields under shining sun. Women also prefer to wear this dress but the type of fabric used in the manufacture of shalwar for women is usually different from those of men.Although shalwar originated as a traditional dress in the northern part of India but its popularity has increased manifold in all other parts of India and adjoining countries. This outfit is in high demand and its use in formal occasions and festivals has also increased. Other than that bridal kameez shalwar dresses are also being introduced which are getting more and more famous among people. The price of this outfit may vary according to the type of fabric used but its versatility is the biggest reason for its popularity.