Kajol to Kareena Kapoor: Suit trends inspired by Bollywood

Feb 21, 2023Kajol to Kareena Kapoor: Suit trends inspired by BollywoodGunjan Verma

Bodycon suits

It was not just style, it was a rage. Body-hugging salwar suits changed the way women dressed up in Indian wear. instagram

Short ananrkalis

Short anarkalis with salwar became a trend in the late 80s. From Meenakshi Sheshadari to Sridevi and Juhi Chawla every leading lady of Bollywood donned this style and made the style popular. instagram

Bandhgala suits

It gave a farewell to the low necklines and sweatheart necks. Bandhgala suits with salwar or chudidars became popular in the early 90s. instagram

Frock suits

Made popular by Madhuri Dixit's look in Hum Aapke Hain Koun, embellished frock suits became a hot trend in the late 90s. instagram

Cape suits

One of the most popular trends in Indianwear were the cape suits that were brought into the spotlight by Kajol in the movie Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya. This trend went on for almost a decade. instagram

Halter necks

The salwar suits that Madhuri Dixit donned in Dil To Pagal Hai gave a hint of 'sexy' to this Indian wear. The halter necks ruled the fashion industry for quite some time in the early 2000s. instagram

Lacy silhouettes

Lacy silhouettes of the salwar suit worn by Shilpa Shetty in Dhadkan gave a new personality to the otherwise 'Indian' outfit. instagram

Kitsch & Collar

Rani Mukerji's look in Bunty and Babli was a fresh take on this outfit which gave it a young and vibrant twist. The collars and kitsch look gave the salwar suit a different era. instagram

Short palazzo

Kurta with ankle-length palazzo and a scarf instead of dupatta became the style of a smart, confident working woman inspired by Deepika Padukone's role in the movie Piku. instagram