After the iconic saree, Churidar takes second position in the Indian ethnic wear segment. This charming attire traces its history back to the late 19th century and the early 20th century when the elite and royal class ladies popularised it. Many contemporary versions of Churidar dress designs for women flooded the local fashion markets with time.

Churidars have a skin fit bottom with a comfortable stitch on the waist and thighs, and skin fit on the leg part from the knees to the ankle forms pleats known as “churi”. The same design is also seen with the top kameez or kurta sleeves. The churidar sleeves are stitched skin fit to the lady’s hands and make pleats (churi) at the wrist.

Salient Features of Churidars For Women:

Let us first understand the characteristic features of Churidars to identify these pants from the other types of bottom wear.

• Churidar gets its name from the Hindi word Churi, which means bangle. The bangle-like effect produced by the extra cloth on the ankles gets it that name.
• It is a tight-fitting pant usually lengthier than the actual leg size to get those bangle folds.
• The pant is usually wide on the waist and narrows down to take the shape of your legs.
• A button or a hook is provided at the ends to secure the pant.

Churidar Vs Salwar: Which is Best?

Both the pants are equally popular with women! However, Churidar can be slightly uncomfortable compared to conventional Salwar pants. The tight-fitting silhouette can make it difficult to sit or squat. But on the looks side, Churidar enhances your figure and defines your legs. It can give the illusion of a slimmer, taller look when worn with the right upper wear.

Different Types of Churidar Dress Designs and Patterns:

Let us look at the top designs of churidar dresses for Women with images.

1. Fancy Churidar Dress: