Remember the Bollywood Magnum opus “Mughal-E-Azam”? Apart from being one of the iconic movies of the country, it also attracted fashion lovers, who were spellbound by the wardrobe of Anarkali! Anarkali, in real life, was a Royal Courtesan of the Mughal era who popularised the style of wearing frock style, floor-length dresses known as ‘Anarkali Salwar Suits’. Also called Umbrella Suits, Anarkali model salwars are known for their grandiose and heavyweight materials. Many Bollywood stars from Rekha to Deepika Padukone opting for Anarkali Salwar suits on the silver screen, and red carpets have become eternal favourites with Fashionistas. Hop on, as we explore some of the latest and trending Indian Anarkali Salwar Kameez suits in this article.

Features Of Anarkali Salwar Suits:

Here are some of the top features of the famous Anarkali Salwar Suit Designs:

• Salwar suit Anarkali designs come in a three-piece set – The Frock style Kurta, A tight fitted Churidar and a dupatta.
• They accentuate the waistline while creating a volume on the bottom.
• Anarkali Salwars suits women of any body type, making thin women look heavy and curvy.
• The traditional Anarkali Salwars are quite bulky, with an extra-wide flare created with at least 4 meters of fabrics and layered linings.
• V-Neck, Round neck, boat neck and collar neck are some of the most preferred neck styles.

Fabrics Used For Anarkali Salwar Suits:

Anarkali Salwar Suits can be designed with almost any fabric to create that flowy, frilly effect. As they come with heavy embellishment, it is wise to opt for durable materials to hold the embroidery or lacework. Popularly used fabrics are georgette, net, cotton, silk, velvet, crepe and Rayon.

Preferred Age group For Anarkali Salwar Suits:

Anarkali Salwars are preferred by tall women between the age groups 20 to 45 years. The extra-wide flare and the garish look of these suits are usually considered suitable for young people. However, if you are a middle-aged woman, you can opt for a simple, A-line Salwar suit to create the same look without much drama as the regular Anarkali!