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10 Flattering Ethnic Work Wear For The Desi You

Do you open your wardrobe every morning only to stare at your clothes wondering what to wear to work today? Well, it is not just you who suffers from the 'lack of clothes' feeling every morning!

Salwar kameez is the most preferred ethnic wear among women of all ages. A salwar kameez always looks elegant and forms the dress code in many companies.

Ethnic work wear can consist of salwars and kurtis. There are different patterns and designs available in this traditional Indian wear. From short kurta patiala to ankle length kurtis, you can pick up a variety of ethnic work wear to look gorgeous every single day.

These days, loose parallel pants are worn with long kurtis and Deepika Padukone made it a vogue after wearing them in her latest film, Piku.

If you love patialas and want to look desi, you can try printed patiala pants with a well fitted plain kurti. For women who do not like wearing salwars every day can try their hands in cotton or khadi sarees. Plain sarees are perfect for ethnic work wear.

Why not try some fashionable kurti designs at work place that are trending this season? Check out the fashionable kurti designs and patterns for the perfect ethnic work wear.

Floral Prints

Floral Prints

As floral prints are dominating the seasonal trends, you can try to add some in your ethnic wear as well!

Plain Kurtis

Plain Kurtis

Sometimes you just want to keep it plain and classy. Try plain coloured three-quarter sleeved kurtis with contrast leggings or with jeans. You can also wear them with patiala pants.

Parallel Pants

Parallel Pants

As parallel pants are in trend this season, wear them with a matching kurti.

Kurti and Jeans

Kurti and Jeans

This is a classic combo for young women who just can't get over their pair of comfy denims. Accessorise with a stole to get the chic look.

Add Glitter

Add Glitter

For festival or celebrations at work place, you can keep it simple yet traditional in a not-so-heavily embellished kurti.

Collar Neckline

Collar Neckline

They look formal and are comfortable too! You can experiment with designs and patterns depending on your choice.

Patialas

Patialas

A lot of women love patialas as they are loose and comfortable too. Wear a printed patiala with a well fitted kurti. Complete the look with a matching dupatta.

Long Kurtis

Long Kurtis

Long kurtis which almost reach till your ankles are elegant and can be included as your ethnic work wear. Women of short height must wear high heels with long kurtis to look taller.

Anarkalis

Anarkalis

Plain black suits and anarkalis are evergreen and can be worn for any occasion. For ethnic work wear, prefer plain suits which are not too heavy.

Sarees

Sarees

Ethnic sarees with plain prints and designs can be perfect for office wear.

Story first published: Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 12:29 [IST]
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