The Indo - Western Closet - Spice up your traditional dress closet Have you ever wanted an outfit that is ethnic but not too traditional, something indian but with a western touch and something dressy but not too over the top? Well, we’ve got you covered! What you're looking for is categorized by the fashion world as ‘Indo-Western Wear’. As is the case with a number of things, Westernization has had its impact on Indian clothing as well. A significant part of the Indian population has turned to Western garments such as jeans, trousers, skirts, T-shirts, suits and shirts, and prefer them over traditional clothing such as sarees and kurtas. There is, however, a certain section of the population that prefers to stick to traditional Indian clothing. Interestingly in the last decade, a beautiful amalgamation of Indian and Western clothing has become popular, which has come to be known as Indo-Western wear or Indo-Western fusion wear. It is a blend between the cultures of India and the western world,which is represented through silhouettes, embroideries and designs. The beauty of Indo western wear is that ethnic embroidery styles from different parts of India such as Phulkari from Punjab and mirror work from Rajasthan can be worn as an everyday outfit . It helps people embrace their cultures in their daily lives and makes them experiment with their traditional wear.
There are many different ways in which people style Indo- Western wear. Jackets and pants with ethnic embroideries or some embellishments on them are all the rage today. Something more traditional is a shorter version of the kurta, called 'kurti'. It is mostly paired with denim pants or trousers .Another piece of Indo-Western wear that is highly preferred in India is a kurti paired with a straight cut salwar and a dupatta. Patiala-style salwars worn with short shirts is yet another example of Indo-Western wear largely preferred by youngsters in India. Another classic combination is a beautifully embroidered cape with a simple shirt and a pair of pants or a long skirt. One of our favourite ethnic pieces is a summer dress with a traditional embroidery.These outfits can be dressed up or down and are thus a great investment for someone who's trying to indianise their wardrobe. They help you stay comfortable and yet connected to your culture in your everyday lives.