Most people dress up to express their personalities. Still, for a few, clothes symbolize a form of escapism, i.e., escaping reality and living for themselves. Speaking of trends, many 1960s styles have made a huge comeback. One amongst those is Palazzo pants. But, before we begin, what are palazzo pants?
Mostly confused with culottes or bell bottoms, palazzo pants are neither of them. Instead, they are wide-legged trousers that are flared, starting from the waist down till ankle hem.
These pants emerged somewhere around the ’60s and since it’s been evolving. And for those who find it hard to believe, these pants have been a part of ethnic fashion in the form of gharara. All you need to do is choose the appropriate fabric per occasion and season and play around with prints, colors, and patterns.
Why should one invest in palazzo pants?
- The fabric is breathable. It allows your skin to breathe. Zero accumulation of sweat.
- Choices are endless.
- These are some of the most sustainable and fashionable outfits that will stay in trend for a long time.
- The best part is that these pants are available in all sorts of fabric, from cotton, linen, khadi to chiffon, georgette, satin, silk, velvet, and denim.
Now that we have gathered sufficient ideas of what palazzo pants are and the advantages it brings along with them, let’s see different ways you can style them.
LONG KURTAS WITH PALAZZO PANTS
Pairing your long kurti with palazzo pants is a great option to start with. You can easily find multiple designs and patterns in long kurtis. When both are paired equally, they enhance the wearer’s figure and lower the volume. It looks nice on tall and petite figures. If you belong to an artistic field, you could do a lot more by smattering some cute funky prints that resonate with your personality. Pair matching kurta-palazzo pant-dupatta set on a sangeet or mehendi function. Once you see what difference it makes, we are sure it will become your go-to-attire.
FRONT SLIT KURTIS WITH PALAZZO PANTS
If you are the one who loves exploring and experimenting with different silhouettes, then spruce up your wardrobe by buying a front slit kurti. If you are looking for a simple, chic, and sleek look, then wear an embroidered or chikankari front slit kurta with matching or contrast palazzo pants. We bet this style will amp up your fashion quotient in no time soon. Finish the look with pump or kitten heels.
COTTON KURTAS WITH PALAZZO PANTS
Undoubtedly, we all can admit that the only priceless staple you’ll find in every girl’s closet is a cotton kurti. College girls slay their look by pairing it with denim. Women like pairing it with contrast salwars and churidars. It’s time to ditch these options and try to pair them with palazzo pants. Trust us, this is a soulful combination.
SHORT KURTAS WITH PALAZZO PANTS
When you pair kurtis with palazzo pants, apart from making itself an elite ensemble, it also breaks the monotone rule of wearing salwars and churidars. Any kurti, be it a short kurti, short kurti, long kurti, or a front slit kurti, these pants will seamlessly add grace to any ensemble. An asymmetric hemmed short kurta will add a dash of minimalism. We advise you to choose your personal favorites and effortlessly experiment with different palazzo pants.
PRINTED KURTAS WITH PALAZZO PANTS
Who doesn’t love prints? And surely a bit of it can’t harm anyone. Prints are known to add a punch of fun to your aesthetics. There’s a story behind every print, and it needs to be conveyed eloquently through the way you dress up. Pair a ditsy floral print kurta with a complimenting palazzo pant for a romanticized appearance. Or pair an Ikat or Bandhani kurti with nude bottoms for an indie look. The best part is that these pants can be worn as western, traditional, or indo-western.