Indian dresses are fashionable and never go out of style. Whether it’s a traditional saree or a contemporary lehenga, they will always be a key part of your style quotient for various occasions. With the rise of social media and Indian celebrities like Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra representing Indian culture and tradition on international platforms, Indian outfits have gained new popularity. For instance, Deepika Padukone was seen wearing a black and gold Sabyasachi saree on the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival a few years ago, and Priyanka Chopra has been spotted in a re-styled lehenga at a high-profile event. It would not be incorrect to say that today’s Indian outfits have evolved significantly and are a blend of both Eastern and Western influences.
As you are all aware, once you post a picture on social media, it can go viral within minutes. Moreover, people never fail to scrutinise your pictures by zooming in and zooming out continuously. In such a situation, it becomes essential for you to look your best in your attire. And if you repeat a dress in your following picture, people recognise that within no time. So, what to do in such a situation? Will you discard that dress forever? No, you do not need to discard it. You need to re-style it. Whether they are salwar kameez, lehengas, or different designs of Indian sarees, you can re-style your Indian outfits anytime and give them a new look. In this article, we will explore some Indian outfits that can be restyled and adapted for various occasions.
1. Indian Kurtis
Indian kurtis never go out of trend. They are sustainable and easy to wear. These outfits are both for casual wear and party wear. Mostly, you will find kurtis as part of the salwar kameez dress. A salwar kameez is an ensemble consisting of a kurti, loose-fitting pants, and a dupatta. If you have a daily wear salwar suit, you can pair the kurti from that suit with other outfits. Kurtis are of various types depending upon their length and sleeves. There are short and long kurtis, available with short, long, or 3/4-length sleeves, or completely sleeveless.
You can pair a kurti with a variety of bottoms, including jeans, leggings, jeggings, and a long skirt, among others. If you’re hosting a party, consider wearing a kurti with intricate designs. You can wear it by combining it with a lehenga skirt and a dupatta or a pair of palazzo pants, sharara pants and so on. Several Indian kurtis fall under the category of traditional Indian wedding dresses, which can be worn on special occasions.
2. Lehenga
How to re-style and repeat a lehenga? Well, there are several ways you can opt for it. As mentioned above, instead of using a typical choli, you can wear a lehenga skirt with a long kurti and a dupatta. You can also convert it into an elegant floor-length anarkali suit. Your tailor or designer can help you with this. He just needs to combine the blouse and the skirt. And there you go! Your floor-length anarkali suit is ready. If you want to re-style your lehenga into an Indo-western dress, you can just convert the dupatta into a shrug. And if you don’t like the Indo-Western look but want a different dupatta to pair with it, you can always choose a dupatta of a contrasting colour to restyle it. If your skirt is minimal and straightforward, you can pair it with different crop tops and formal tops to achieve a classic look.
Moreover, you can wear your lehenga by draping it as a saree to give it a different look. Additionally, you can mix and match the blouse, skirt, and dupatta in contrasting colours to achieve a classy and chic look.
3. Anarkali Suits
You can re-style and repeat your anarkali suits as well. If you have a floor-length anarkali dress, you can pair it with a long skirt to create the look of a lehenga. You can use the dupatta as a shrug, or you can pair it with a jacket of a contrasting colour to achieve an Indo-western look. Also, if you have a floor-length anarkali dress and you want to give it a contemporary look, you can add a belt to it and wear it like a long gown.
Summing Up
Proper care and maintenance of your Indian outfits are essential to ensure they last longer. Always follow the care instructions on the label, and consider dry cleaning for delicate fabrics. Store your dresses in a cool, dry place, and avoid direct sunlight to prevent colour fading. With these tips, you can re-style and reuse your Indian outfits in a variety of ways. You can give it a contemporary look or an Indo-Western look. With a little twist, you can completely create a new dress out of the old one. So, whether they are salwar kameez, designer sarees or lehengas, re-style them and wear them like a diva.
