When we talk of parties, there are birthday
parties, marriage, marriage anniversaries, kitty parties, official
parties, family get togethers and so on. Indians celebrate any kind of
festive occasion with great zeal and enthusiam. In any occasion, every
one wants to look their best. There is emergence of variety of dresses
both Indian and Western in the market, but for party wear, Indian ladies
still prefer to wear a saree. Salwar kameez and lehenga cholis are also
preferred party wear but the design varies according to occasion.
Party wear sarees are like:
- Traditional sarees
- Designer sarees
- Fancy sarees
- Printed Chiffon sarees
- Geogette sarees etc.
For party wear, heavily embroidered ghagra cholis with sequins and
other stones are not always preferred. If it is a sangeet ceremony,
ladies go for pastel shades with light embroidered lehenga cholis.
Generally, the fabric is georgette, crepe, chiffon, net and sometimes
silk. Even the cotton bandhani printed ghagra cholis are preferred.
Indian formal or party wear salwar kameezes are generally made up of a
silk, satin, crepe, chiffon and georgette fabrics. The party wear Indian
salwar kameezes decorated with embroidery and mirror work is very
feminine and graceful. Indian party wear salwar suits come in many
different styles. Some prefer to go for short kurtas with intricate
embroidery and mirror work. Many could afford more intricate brocade,
tanchoi and heavy satins even with real gold and silver embroidery,
studded with precious stones. Chikankari, Zardosi, Bandhej, Phulkari,
beaded sequins, mirror work and block cum handprints are all time
favorites among the ladies. Some ladies prefer fusion wear like
sleeveless top style kameez with long slits and deep cuts or spaghetti
kurtas to give a modern look.
