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Salwar Kameez
Advantage # 1: It's comfortable Never mind that the last thing that a 16-year-old considers
while spending precious pocket money is the comfort factor, the fact remains
that the salwar kameez is one of the most comfortable all weather outfits we
have. Salwar Kameez helps keep cool on those hot sweltering days (364 days a
year in this country!) as it doesn't cling to the body. The salwar kameez spares
you the mental agony you may experience while on a date that your panty line is
showing - usually the case with hip-hugging low-waisters. Nor do you have to
face the humiliation of a 'free show' when the wind runs away with your skirt.
Let's face it, it's never what Monroe made it out to be. Advantage # 2:
It's graceful I know, I know, whatever happened to hot (!) and hip (!) is what
you're asking. But there's no denying the fact that the salwar kameez is very
graceful and lends the wearer an aura of feminine charm. Don't believe me? Ask
the men. Contrary to our perception of them being flesh-ogling-voyeurs, a
surprisingly large number would agree. Advantage # 3:
You can have variety Available in countless designs, materials, sizes and to
suit all pockets, the salwar kameez is certainly an exciting outfit. All it
needs is a little imagination and viola! You'll have one that's just right for
you. Something simple to wear to college or a dressy one for a wedding or a
night do. You can never go wrong with it since salwar kameez suits all
occasions. Add to this the fact that salwar kameez easily available, unlike
those elusive shoes you spotted in some 'firang' magazine and are praying
fervently that the cousins remember to bring from some 'phoren' land. The best
part is that even your friendly neighborhood darzi will do a great job of
stitching a salwar kameez. Advantage # 4: Size no bar The salwar kameez is one outfit which will bring out the best in you
no matter what your vital statistics. A loose kameez is the perfect camouflage
for those extra layers and vertical prints produce a slimming effect. A small
bust can be enhanced by embroidery at the neck or other embellishments such as
wooden buttons, beads or bright yokes. Then again, if you consider yourself a
little too 'well-endowed' then round simple necks, Chinese collars and work done
at the bottom of the kameez is the best bet. Advantage # 5:
Doubles as a safety device Lastly, in case your aircraft is about to crash the
salwar can double up as a parachute!! You can tie the ends together and hold on
to the 'nada' for dear life. Instead of plummeting to the ground at a 100
miles/hr, you'll find yourself gliding to safety as the wind fills up this
contraption. After putting before you the many merits of this very versatile outfit, in true
democratic spirit, I declare that finally it's up to you guys to decide which
article of clothing will occupy maximum space on your cupboard shelf (sincerely
hoping that the 'shelf life' of you salwar kameez will reduce somewhat and it
will see the light of day more than just once a year, that being the school or
college farewell or the odd wedding). As for me, I sleep soundly when I'm on a
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