The wedding season is well and truly upon us,this year sees the return of the ever faithful anarkali suits,which are now even more popular then last year.

They have been made extra glamourous with extra embellishment of crystal/stonework/resham embroidery,with the addition of long wide dupattas that gives it the elegant mughol look of the 19th century,with yards and yards of material of pure chiffon/silk/tissue etc.

It is undoubtley the best selling bridal wear of this year.Not to undermine the Bridal lenghas these are also very popular with our young generation who adourn it with pride and joy,be it there own wedding or the brother/sisters.The beautiful colors of the asian subcontinent are so vibrant and alluring to the eye,matched with contrasting  jewellery.

The churidar is also very popular this year with the short kameez,the colors sort after are reds.purples,greens,blues,with softer tones of resham embroidery and velvet contrasting patchwork.The dupattas are also back with the full width and embrodery on the edges.

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In India, the wedding rituals and clothes make the wedding as much as that of the bride and her groom. Both look their splendid best in gorgeous clothes. Not just the couple, but the guests attending the family and the relatives are often seen dressed up to the teeth. The bride is dressed up in auspicious colors, whereas the bridegroom is dressed to exude a regale aura. The bridesmaids and best men are often dressed in par with the bride and the groom. But they are toned down a bit because the day belongs to the couple. All the folks attending the marriage are decked up with gold jewelry including the bride and sometimes the groom. The ladies are additionally adorned with henna patterns all over their palms, hands, forearms, legs and feet. Sometimes henna patterns are replaced with different designs which are short lived and easily removable.

Indian wedding generally tend to continue for several days and new attire is worn each day. All these dresses and the color symbolize the meaning of marriage and the period that follows it. Indian wedding is one that gives more importance to details like different rituals and the various attires one wears to attend them.

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INDIAN SUITS

This where East really has influenced the West, so much so that over the 20^th Century the Indian Suits have been worn by Princes,Princesses,Hollywood actresses,Bollywood Actors/Actresess.The late Princess Diana was one of our great admirers of the Indian dress sense and made a point of wearing long evening gowns/salwar kamees/anarkali suits all with tasteful embroidery of pearls/diamonds/stonework. She was seen at a lot of royal/state visits wearing Indian Suits.

Indian Suits are made to fit all ages and all sizes, you do not need to accessorize with a lot of the suits as they are so beautiful in colour/design/embroidery. The material itself can be plain cotton,block print,chiffon,georgette,banarasi silk,raw silk,net,tissue the list is endless,as are the designs.

Indian Suits are most popular with the weddings with the Lehnga Choli that adourn the bride on the most important and memorable day of her life. These are made to measure for the bride to suit her figure and her purse.

Ofcourse Lehgas can be worn by everyone in general at parties or for the sister/mother of the bride, again can be made to measure.

Sarees are the most popular of all Indian attire again worn by the villager to the princesses. It is such an elegant and figure hugging garment made of unstitched material of some 6yards,but the way it is worn is the biggest trick of the trade, not everyone can put it on the first time there are even classes you can go to, to learn the art of saree dressing.

Evening Gowns are a favourite these days for weddings/parties for both young and the mature ladies.These are mainly made of chiffon/goegette/silk materials with cotton/polyester lining.The hand work on these dresses are really stunning and exquisite,in silver diamanté,beads,stonework or just dori.The dresses are very colourful and look very elegant at the right price.

Magenta Lehnga is made of chiffon/georgette material which is heavily embroidered in silver diamante on the lehnga and comes with a full embroidered dupatta to give it that extra special look.

Navy Blue Evening Gown made in chiffon/georgette material which is heavily embroidered in silver diamante on the waist/waist side this is a very popular latest designer wear hot off the Bollywood catwalk.

Deep Burgundy Saree made of chiffon material with gold/silver beadwork. Mainly worn on wedding/parties.Comes with material for blouse/petticoat.

Anarkali Suit in luscious aquamarine blue made from cotton/net material embellished in silver diamante.Our popular suits with young ladies.Churidar bottoms are with drawstring,with a matching dupatta to compliment the whole outfit.

Children clothes are also very popular now with our youngsters who want to keep up with the trend of Bollywood.We are now offering evening gowns for the young to match their elder sisters or mum.Starting age of 2years.

Mens Indian Suits are the norm at weddings/stag dos.Young choosing to be more daring and going for bright and beautifully embroidered Sherwani with churidar.To compliment this the traditional scarf around the neck often in contrasting colours.

The above is just a quick taster of all the beautiful clothes that are available for your wear and pleasure at a price that is right.

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SALWAR KAMEEZ

Salwar Kameez originates from the Indian Sub-Continent way back to the 17th century.
It was first worn by kings and queens of India and Persia right through to the Ottoman Empire.
Today it is worn by all classes from East to West, because they are so colourful as well as comfortable to wear, for all occasion’s weddings, parties or just around the house.

We have a great selection of Salwar Kameez in stock which is for both formal and informal wear.
The  Blue Salwar Kameez is made of polyester cotton material, with intricate silver/gold embroidery the sizes are fron S,M,L,XL.It is ideal for everyday wear.

The beige Salwar Kameez is made of polyester cotton easy wash and wear material, with intricate silver embroidery, comes in all sizes with short buttercup sleeves.

Black Designer Salwar Kameez is made of georgette material, with lovely silver embroidery on the neckline with a gold/silver border on the hemline to enhance this beautiful suit.

Mehndi Green Salwar Kameez Suit is made of crinkle material with gold embroidery. This is a very good outfit for those mehndi/hen nights its light easy wash/wear and the material fits snuggly to your figure whatever your size a must for everyone.
Black Salwar Kameez is made of polyester cotton with gold embroidery comes with short sleeves and matching dupatta.Looks very elegant for any occasion.

Short Sleeved Salwar Kameez Suit is made of polyester cotton, with hand stitching embroidery in gold. This suit is very good every day wear easy to wash and iron.

The Crinkle Blue Salwar Kameez Suit is made of polyester/cotton crinkle material it is a short kameez with baggy salwar.This will enhance your figure because it has a snuggle fit.

Gold Salwar Kameez with short sleeves,is made of polyester/cotton. Very good every day wear, with intricate gold embroidery. Comes in all sizes and at £20 complete with matching dupatta.

Purple Salwar Kameez made from polyester cotton, with intricate silver/gold embroidery on the neckline. With matching dupatta.

Magenta Lehnga is made of chiffon/georgette material which is heavily embroidered in silver diamante on the lehnga and comes with a full embroidered dupatta to give it that extra special look.

Navy Blue Evening Gown made in chiffon/georgette material which is heavily embroidered in silver diamante on the waist/waist side this is a very popular latest designer wear hot off the Bollywood catwalk.

 
Deep Burgundy Saree made of chiffon material with gold/silver beadwork. Mainly worn on wedding/parties.Comes with material for blouse/petticoat.

 
Anarkali Suit in luscious aquamarine blue made from cotton/net material embellished in silver diamante.Our popular suits with young ladies.Churidar bottoms are with drawstring,with a matching dupatta to compliment the whole outfit.

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After the short dress  it is again the time for the long dress to come back in fashion. For quite sometime, traditional functions,weddings,parties etc have seen ladies wearing the short shirts, with parallels, churidars or salwars. Now, it’s the time to see long shirts, at times ending just above the ankle, worn along with churidars. Anarkali suits have come back once again. The latest fashion style to emerge in the market for traditional Indian attire, the suit is today seen making its presence felt almost everywhere, right from wedding parties to jagrans to everyday wear.

Anarkali style dress has originated from the Mogul empire where queens and princess wore these as a luxury attire,but today it is worn by ladies of all age groups.

Anarkali style churidar suit dresses do have a traditional touch to them. This is the reason why they are preferred on formal occasions, like wedding, festival and other ceremonies.The good thing about Anarkali suits is it suits from petitt to a healthy lady, the flare is adjusted, depending upon the size of the woman who has to wear it. In case of healthy women, the flare is reduced a bit, to make sure that it does not add to her bulk. On the other hand, thin women can go for as much flare as they want. As for the bodice, it is tightly fitted and thus, enhances the figure of almost any and every woman.

worn with churidars (a tightly-fit trouser, which has a buttoned cuff at the ankle and falls into folds at the end) and the footwear usually comprises of Punjab shoes or sandals As far as the kameez is concerned, it is figure-hugging till the upper torso and below that, it turns ? Anarkali suits is a frock and gets a lot of flare.

Anarkali suits usually come in flowing materials, which allow the frock-like style to have a free flow. More often than not, Materials like crepes, georgettes, silks and brocades are the ones that are preferred to make such suits. As for the colors that are most popular in the Anarkali suits, it depends upon occasion as well as overall weather conditions. While bright colors are opted for formal occasions and in winters, pastel shades rule the roost in everyday wear and the summer season

The Anarkali suits that are worn on formal occasions somewhat differ from those donned in everyday life. In case of formal suits, the shirt (kameez), especially its bodice, is heavily embellished. More often than not, the frock below the bodice has embroidered borders only. The work done on the shirts includes use of sequins, embroideries, stones and other embellishments. Sometimes, hand embroidery with beads and pearls work is also done on the Anarkali suits. The pricerange of the formal suits starts from somewhere around £50.00 and can go up to any limit.

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India has long been known as the land of colour. It is associated with bold fashions that match the countries vibrancy. As with most cultures, there are some special meanings associated with colours in India and for centuries they have influenced what people wear at certain times and on particular occasions. The significance of colour in Indian fashions has lessened a little these days with people having much more freedom in their choice of clothes but the symbolism still remains to a certain degree. Let’s have a look at a number of colours and their Indian symbolism.

Red:

Red has a couple of meanings but its primary one is purity. Red is worn by the bride at weddings and shows her intention of moving from adolescence and into womanhood. It is a colour used to mark a special occasion like that of a marriage. The red garments of a bride and other articles of the ceremony will ensure that it is a day emblazoned in the minds of the happy couple.

Green:

Green symbolises life, vitality and happiness. This meaning of life also associates the colour with fertility. It represents the fertile ground and is an earthy hue. Due to its meaning it is used a lot in festivities and celebrations.

White:

White, like red, has a number of meanings. It symbolises tranquillity and calm and that naturally progresses in to its other meaning which is death. It is used a lot at funerals and the traditional mourning colour of windows is white.

We have a number of indian suits, churidar suits and saree’s in a wide range of colours. Click here to check out our ladies wear!

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The film industry has always ran alongside the fashion industry both in Hollywood and Bollywood alike. Certain outfits worn by actresses in blockbuster movies have become iconic over the years with replicas appearing in shops just days after the movie is released. It is not only the onscreen fashions that influence the catwalk and High Street but also those dresses and outfits worn on the red carpet, at awards ceremonies and premiers. Bollywood fashion is well known for its brightly coloured and fantastically embellished Churidar Suits, Saree’s and Indian Suits. Let’s have a look at some of the latest Bollywood Fashion.

(L) Celina Jaitley, former model and beauty queen turned actress, celebrates world environment day in this dark trouser suit.
(R) A Misteeq dark two tone Churidar suit embroidered in rustic gold and black

(L) Anushka Sharma, who recently won the Star Screen Award for best actress for Band Baaja Baaraat, wearing this sumptuous burgundy Saree.
(R) A burgundy Misteeq Saree.

(L) Sonam Kapoor, daughter of Anil Kapoor and popular Bollywood actress, wears this stunning red Saree with gold embroidery for a recent photoshoot.
(R) A Misteeq rich red saree with pearl beading.

(L) Aishwarya Rai, who is often descrived as one of the most beautiful women in the world, wearing a pink Saree on the red carpet.
(R) Misteeq Light pink and silver blue pearl Saree

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Indian Culture is steeped in history and tradition. One way this rich heritage expresses itself is through Indian fashions such as Churidar suits and Sari’s. Let’s have a quick look at some traditional types of Indian clothing.

Churidar suits: Churidar suits are based around Churidar trousers or pyjamas as they are sometimes called. Churidar trousers are fairly wide at the top of the leg but they narrow very quickly and become quite fitted. Churidar trousers sometimes have a set of buttons around the ankles that can be fastened. There is pictorial evidence that Churidar trousers were very popular in 19th Century India. A Kameez will usually be worn with the trousers and make up the rest of the suit. The Kameez is a tunic-like shirt that traditionally flows down to the knees though nowadays a lot of them stop mid-thigh.

Saris: Essentially, Sari’s are long pieces of cloth and in some cases they can be up to 9 or 10 metres long. The cloth is wrapped at the waist and then hung over the shoulder. The word ‘Sari’ means ‘strip of cloth’ in Sanskrit. Sari’s can be traced back to ancient times thanks to some of the ancient Indian poets who described their women as being ‘draped in cloth’ in their literary works.

Choli: The Choli is a blouse which is usually worn with a Sari. They have short sleeves, low necks and are cropped to reveal the midriff. They are usually heavily patterned and embroidered. In some regions of India women will sometimes wear a Choli with a skirt.

Kurta: The Kurta is a loose fitting shirt that can be worn by both men and women. They usually stop just below the knees and are traditionally worn not only by the people of India, but those in Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Nowadays many women wear them over the top of jeans. The meaning of the word ‘Kurta’ is ‘collarless shirt’.

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Here at Missteeq Online, we specialise in providing stunning South East Asian, designer suits. We have an extensive range from Churidar to Patalia suits as well as our very popular Anarkali suits. Put simply, there is something for everyone.

We pride ourselves on our quality, and with exquisite embroidery each of the suits have the perfect finish with fine pearls and diamante stones. All of our suits are available in adult sizes 8-18, and larger suits can also be made to order.

Here are a few of our most popular ladies suits:

This Churidar suit is made from crushed crinkle material with silver embroidery on the neck and hemline, and comes complete with matching dupatta.

This Peacock blue Anarkali style Churidar suit is finished with a heavy gold embroidery in pearls and diamonte, and accompanied by a matching dupatta.

This flared trouser suit in Black/Peach is accompanied by contrasting peach trousers and comes complete with duppata.

As you can see, despite our affordable prices the suits are quite exquisitely made and offer the perfect ensemble for any special occasion. Click here to see the full range of designer Indian and south east asian suits.

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