Salwar Suits Styling Mistakes To Always Avoid

By Alyssa Martinez @ItsMariaAlyssa

You can make mistakes when styling your salwar suit, ruining your overall look. Here are some of the most important mistakes to avoid when styling salwar suits.

Introduction

Salwar Kameez are stylish Indian outfits with an ethnic touch. You can wear these outfits to a wedding, festival, or special event like an anniversary party. But you must style your salwar suit properly so that you can look your best and feel confident when you go out there. If you make mistakes when styling this attire, you will not stand out, and people may even laugh at you. But you can avoid all that by learning how to choose and style your suit and avoid simples styling mistakes. Read on to learn mistakes you should avoid when choosing and styling salwar suits.

Wrong Choice of Fabric

We wear salwar suits for different occasions at different times. We also have different body types and shapes. So when choosing your salwar kameez fabric, you should pick a fabric that aligns with your body shape and time of the year. Most people like to wear light fabrics like chiffon throughout the year. However, the fabric is ideal for summer events. In winter, they should choose something heavy like raw silk or georgette fabric.

The fabric also plays a significant role in your overall look. If you are heavy, you should choose a fabric that won't add volume to your body. Fabrics like satin, crepe, and chiffon will make you appear slimmer than you are. If you are slim, it is advisable to go for fabrics like silk, cotton, or linen that will make you appear bigger than you are. If you select just any fabric, you may look awkward. And that will be disappointing.

Wearing Ill-Fitting Salwar Suit

No matter how you like a salwar suit, you should never commit this cardinal sin of fashion. When you wear an oversized or undersized salwar kameez, no one will see its beauty, and you will be the center of attraction for the wrong reason. So, you should buy perfect fitting salwar kameez, and you will always look gorgeous wearing them. Even if you lose or add weight, take the outfit to a tailor for readjustment before you wear it.

Choosing Heavily Embroidered Suit

Most salwar suits are heavily embroidered. But that does not mean you cannot find well-designed suits with minimal print patterns and embellishments. If you go for a heavily embroidered salwar suit with big prints and sequins all over, you will ruin your entire look. Instead, you should choose a simple salwar suit with simple prints and minimal embroidery work. Unless you are a bride, that is when you are allowed to wear a bridal salwar kameez with too many embellishments.

Wearing Wrong Footwear

The type of footwear you pair with your salwar suit will determine your overall look. Most people choose the wrong footwear and end up having a bad look. And they wonder why their photos are not attracting likes on social media. You should not be a victim of blindly picking the wrong footwear when styling your salwar suit.

You should choose your footwear based on the color and design of your salwar suit. If you are wearing a black salwar kameez, you should not wear black shoes. You should choose something brighter that complements the attire. You can also choose two-strap heels, Kolhapuri Jutti, flat shoes, strappy slip-ons, or Stilettos heels, as they look great when paired with a salwar kameez or salwar suit.

But remember to consider your comfort when choosing footwear. For instance, don't wear heels and you will be walking a lot or standing all day. Instead, choose flat shoes. However, if you must wear a pair of heels, it is advisable to carry spare flat shoes or slip-ons in your handbag so that when you get uncomfortable, you just change.

Over Accessorizing

Most people make the mistake of wearing too much jewelry even when their salwar kameez is heavy in sequins and embroidery work. As a result, they look overdone and awkward. So even if you have more elegant jewelry in your wardrobe, you don't have to wear them all at once when styling your salwar outfit.

You should keep it simple depending on the embroidery work on your salwar kameez. When wearing a heavily embroidered suit, wear minimal jewelry. Statement earrings and a simple necklace will be good. However, if wearing a simple salwar suit, you can wear more pieces of jewelry ranging from bangles and necklaces to earrings. But keep it simple.

Wearing the Wrong Salwar Suit on the Right Day

Most people don't consider color themes, especially when going to weddings. And as a result, they end up looking the odd one outs in the event. You should be careful when choosing a salwar suit for that event. You should ensure that the outfit fits the occasion. If you are attending a wedding or a party, get to know the theme color or any other outfit requirement. That way, you will wear the right salwar kameez for the right occasion.

Wrong Draping Style

When wearing a salwar suit, you may choose to wear a dupatta or not. If you choose to wear a dupatta, ensure you choose the right dupatta that complements the salwar kameez. For instance, if the salwar suit is simple and has a solid color, you can select a dupatta with floral print patterns. Also, learn how to drape the dupatta so that you can look refined and unique.

Wearing Trendy Styles and Accessories Just for the Sake

Some people want to wear anything that is trendy. They want to wear trending salwar kameez, shoes, and other accessories. They don't consider if the outfit or accessory will look good on them. As a result, they end up having a 'funny' look. So before you wear a trending outfit or accessory, find out if it looks good on you. If it doesn't, don't force it.

Final Words

When styling your salwar suits, you should avoid the above mistakes. You should take it easy and choose the salwar suit based on the event you are attending. Also, you should keep it simple. That way, you will look elegant and stylish when going to any event, whether a wedding or a party.