Tips on How to Ace the Salwar Game this Spring-Summer

A traditional salwar suit is the most versatile and flexible piece of clothing that it always has a special place in the desi girl's wardrobe. So this summer take your style quotient up a notch with the latest designs in salwar kameez that epitomizes comfort and style. With mercury levels soaring this summer, a fresh take on fabrics, silhouettes, and craftsmanship have started to show throughout this season's ethnic wardrobe. With sheers, fluidic shapes, metallic embellishments, and garden prints being prominent the latest salwar trends helps to ease your way into a blossoming spring-summer with panache.

So here are some tips to keep in mind as you shop for your sartorial companions for all the events to come:

1. Fabrics: This summer stick to fabrics that don't cling to your body in the sweltering heat. Choose airy and breathable cotton and linens. Go for translucent and add sheer madness to your wardrobe this spring summer in chiffons, organza, and georgettes. These fabrics can also add voluminous silhouettes with pleats and gathers adding drama and zing to your outfit.

2. Colors: Spring into the trending salwar suit designs by moving on from overbearing reds and magentas to pastels and sorbet hues. Experiment with lilacs, blush pinks, powder blues, whites, mint sorbet, peach etc

3. Silhouettes: Asymmetric hemlines, Front Slit, Straight Cuts and Floor Lengths spell the mantra of this season. Shoulder cut-outs, jackets and ruffled sleeves have accompanied these silhouettes for a western appeal. Experiment with different styles of bottoms with your kameez from cropped palazzos, dhoti pants, cigarette pants and ankle length skirts in fabrics like brocade and tulle.

4. Embellishment: Get ready for a glam brunch by adding that bit of sparkle to your outfits in the form of sequins, metallic embroideries, and appliqués which are here to stay this whole season. Lucknowi chikankari worked ensembles on sheer georgettes and organza in floral patterns have also become popular for various occasions.

5. Prints: Botanical or garden prints have been seen to blossom on salwar kameez taking the summer vibes up a notch.

6. Dupatta: Explore dupatta styles in different fabrics and draping like scarves with the ruffled trims for romantic playfulness.

7. Styling: Accessories can make or break an outfit. So remember the key to great styling is to find the balance between both. While statement rings and jhumkas in oxidized silver can take it to boho-chic, chokers and heavy jewelry can easily translate to weddings or glam parties.