Trends come and go, but ethnic wear is timeless and classic. The grace that comes from wearing traditional outfits is truly unmatched. Drape a saree or adorn a full-flared Anarkali—the look will always be graceful and stylish.
Every girl has a few fashion staples in her wardrobe, be it a classic white shirt or a basic black tee. Similarly, there are certain Indian outfits that you must own. Every wardrobe needs some evergreen classics that will never go out of fashion.
Namrata Agarwal, Founder & CEO of Chinaya Banaras, shares her inputs on ethnic wear ensembles that you must own.
Here are five ethnic wear ensembles that you must own:
BANARASI SAREE
A classic Banarasi saree never goes out of fashion. In the past, banarasi sarees were only worn by royalty. The intricate designs and hand-woven patterns make for a fabric that is a keeper. A banarasi saree is a must-have in your wardrobe. It’s not only one of the most beautiful patterns to own, but it will also be an heirloom that you can pass on to the next generation.
STATEMENT BLOUSE
Have you got a statement blouse that can transform the look of your sarees? A saree’s look can be elevated with the right kind of blouse. A statement blouse with either a dramatic neck or sleeves can be paired with more than one saree and will be a total fashion staple in your wardrobe.
SILK DUPATTA
Elevate the look of your plain kurta sets with a pure silk dupatta. A dramatic dupatta is an absolute must-have for your ethnic wear wardrobe because of how versatile it is. Pair them with your suits or even lehengas to create a brand new look. There are many varieties to choose from – banarasi silk, Chanderi silk, Tussar silk, and more.
CHINIYA SILK SAREE
Chiniya silk is a vintage silk fabric that is much easier to drape and has a lot more lustre too. It is a super versatile fabric and is totally a keeper in your traditional wear wardrobe. The unique aspect of this fabric is that it is woven with a combination of two different types of threads, which makes it comfortable to wear in summer and winter.
CHANDERI SILK SUIT SET
A classic ensemble fit for any occasion—a chanderi silk suit is a total fashion staple. You can dress it up with heavy jewellery or dress it down with subtle make-up and minimalistic jewellery. Own it in a timeless colour like red or green and you’ll always have something to go back to in your wardrobe on days when you don’t know what to wear.
Traditional wear makes for the best occasion wear—it’s stylish, graceful, chic, and extremely beautiful. Own these fashion staples and take your wardrobe to the next level.