FASHION STYLES

The term “costume” can refer to the distinctive style of dress of a particular people, class or period. Costume is a cultural visual of the people. It provides a vital clue to their customs, tastes and their way of living.

India is a land of color and cultures, so obvious in the varied dresses that adorn its people. Indian dressing types are marked by many variations both religious and regional with a wide choice of texture and styles. The many hued sari draped gracefully in different styles, brightly mirrored cholis, colourful lehengas and the traditional salwar kameez is very fascinating. Though the majority of Indian women wear traditional costumes like sari and salwar kameez, the men in India can be found in more conventional western clothing.

Children now a days are also very particular about the dress they wear. For boys the latest trend constitutes of “cargo pants” and “T-shirts”. “Floral shirts” are also in fashion. For girls there are many options like “frocks” and “skirts” apart from “Jeans”, “capris” and “cargo pants” which has also been very popular these days.