Modern Dresses Done In Traditional fabrics And Ethnic Prints

Summer wardrobe means having a lot of dresses, and if you love exploring ethnic prints and fabrics then you probably know how to mix this modern silhouette with the traditional prints for a perfect summer dress. Here are a few styles….

Bold solid prints– A Lightweight Silk fabric in bold traditional motifs is apt for a long length pleated dress like this. Side pleats give the dress the much required volume and is a perfect occasion wear. But if you are a petite size then restraint from using bolder and bigger patterns, as it will make you look much shorter.

Flare Halter– Halter dresses are perfect for summers as they are super comfortable and look great too. You can either opt for a straight cut or flare as per your choice.

Kalamkari print– So kalamkari is not just meant for kurta’s but you can make wonderful dresses out of it too. A simple pleated knee length dress with a peter pan collar is a perfect thing to try this summer.

Cold shoulder– A shirt collar dress with a cold shoulder cut is also a great silhouette to try in this combination. You can make it look even better by wearing a thin belt at the waist.

Brocade dressBrocade fabrics are great to make any dress. Get a pleated dress stitched like this and accessorize it with silver jewellery to balance the look.

Checks– This checkered fabric in bright colors which comes in cotton and silks are perfect for summer dresses too.

Ikat effect– Fusing two different prints in a dress gives printed dress a new look. Ikat print dresses in super fine cotton would be a stylish way to beat the heat.

Long floor length– This floor length flare dress is a perfect silhouette to add a desi fusion touch to your wardrobe. Side waist cuts make it look more sexy.



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