Traditional Bottoms 2.0

There’s has never been a better time to experiment with Indian wear. The runways are all about out with the old, in with the new. We think the dictum ought to extend to churidaars as well. While these slim leggings are great for off-duty style, we suggest you give them a break for a dressier occasion. After all, sharp and interesting bottom wear is one of the defining elements of modern Indian fashion. Adopt these styles and stand out from the crowd.

Don the dhoti

The dhoti has most definitely migrated from the male wardrobe and become a definite staple for every femme fashionista. Watch how your kurtas and shirts go from ordinary to edgy when paired with cool dhoti pants!

SVA

Palazzos, please!

Jayanti Reddy

Say goodbye to skinny and hello to easy, breezy palazzos. These beauties are absolute staples. Gorgeous flowing chiffon and crepe numbers add the right finesse to any Indian outfit.

Ekam

Draped drama

Amoh by Jade

Draped and pleated trousers or skirts lend an incredibly tailored and chic feel to kurtas, capes, and shirts. Moreover, these can immediately transform frumpy, boring, and casual looks into crisp, sharp and formal in a matter of seconds.

Jayanti Reddy

Skirting the issue

Anushree Reddy

Gone are the days when skirts were only paired with cholis and crops. Look kitschy and pair a floor-length kurti with a skirt—the column silhouette will add height and disguise those extra pounds too.