Silk may be a top choice when it comes to choosing traditional wear but it just might be dethroned by chikankari. With origins in from Lucknow, the breezy garments with embroidery done by hand have multiple facets that no one can even come close to competing with. For formal attire, it looks majestic in sarees and anarkali suits. To attend more muted occasions, there's always the chikankari kurti one can turn to. The best part is one never needs to compromise on any other aspect of their ensemble when choosing chikankari. It features comfort and versatility with its unique fashion quotient, which is part of what makes it so well-loved.
Janhvi Kapoor wears a pastel coloured kurta
We aren't kidding when it comes to how popular chikankari truly is. Bollywood especially is very fond of the hand-embroidered fabric. Aishwarya Rai has swept the Cannes red carpet in designer chikankari ensembles that got fashionistas talking. Tara Sutaria has set the trend the meter soaring with her outings in chikankari sarees. But it isn't only formal wear. Even for casual outings the celebrities cannot stop themselves. Ever taken a look at off-duty Bollywood celebrity style? Then you've definitely seen chikankari make its appearance. Celebrities like Sara Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Ileana D'cruz and Kriti Sanon have donned their chikankari kurtis with palazzo pants and tight fitted bottoms for ethnic flair that's easy, breezy and absolutely beautiful. So the next time you're looking to wear chikankari with a semi-formal touch, look no further than the celebrity-approved chikankari kurti with palazzo pants. Don't be apprehensive to wear it because today we've got all the styling tips you need to wear your chikankari ethnic wear sets.
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How To Wear Chikankari Kurti With Palazzo Like A Bollywood Celebrity
Chikankari is such a magnificent fabric and you don't need to be a fashion expert to see that Bollywood celebrities wear it to perfection. If you'd like to look like a Bollywood star in your chikankari looks, then follow these fashion tips.
1. Pick Your Shade
Chikankari is traditionally white coloured hand embroidery over a coloured fabric base, which is usually in a light fabric like cotton or muslin. The shade of the garment can be in any shade, light or dark. Traditionally it is over a pastel coloured base however dark shaded garments are also available. Celebrities prefer shades like white, pink and blue which aren't only gorgeous for a casual look, but also allow breathability in the look.
2. Pair With Colour Pops
Opting for a monochrome outfit can look bland in entirety so take notes from these celebrities and add in pops of colour. Use your juttis, dupatta or jewellery like earrings to infuse more hues into your look. These can be either bright pops or dark ones. As your base is in neutral tones most contrasting shades will work with your light coloured ensemble and add more depth to it.
Ileana D'cruz wears an all-white set
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3. Find The Right Fit
Thought it's simple enough to slip into a chikankari set and be done with your outfit? We'd suggest thinking it through just a little more. The fit of a chikankari kurti with palazzos makes all the different. Primarily the body of the kurti needs to have a relaxed fit with wide sleeves. This way it has an artful fall when worn over your palazzos, which adds to its breezy charm.
4. Go For A Single Shade
The most popular way to wear a chikankari kurti with palazzos is in a single shade and most frequently, that shade is white. Bollywood celebrities love wearing completely white chikankari sets from top to toe and they look absolutely fabulous doing so. Metallic accents add a beautiful look to monochrome white ensembles.
Sara Ali Khan wears a set with bright pops
5. Pair With Right Accessories
Ethnic accessories like juttis, chandbali earrings, jhumkas and potli bags are best paired when you wear a chikankari kurti with palazzos. They add ethnic charm to the outfit, hints of colour and depth with their embroidery and shine.
(Also Read: Fashion Tips On Styling Chikankari In A Contemporary Way)
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