Every girl’s wardrobe is full of the latest trending clothes and accessories. But when it comes to ethnic wear, there are some ethnic staples that are essentials and must-haves! You can mix and match these ethnic staples and be function-ready instantly. And even if these essentials are basic, they help to create your last-minute ethnic look.
Check out these ethnic staples and essentials that can make you function-ready instantly –
Go-to Blouse
No matter what pattern or style, there has to be a golden, silver or a metallic blouse/crop-top in your wardrobe.
Tips:
- Firstly, style it with a simple or designer saree.
- Match it with a gorgeous Banarasi skirt.
- Wear it as a crop-top over your festive palazzo and pair a long jacket with it.
Traditional Accessories
It is best to own a few traditional jewellery that can be easily styled with any outfit. For instance, a pair of jhumkas, a statement necklace, bangles, Maangtika or kadas.
Tips:
- A statement neckpiece made of polki, stones or kundan can be easily paired with saree.
- Multicolored bangles (glass or metallic) go with literally anything!
- Opt for golden, German silver or dual-toned jhumkas to pair with your kurta.
Statement Dupatta
A contrast colored statement dupatta will instantly increase your style quotient.
Tips:
- Shop for Phulkari, Chikankari, Bandhani, Banarasi, Velvet or any other embroidered dupatta.
- Pair it with a basic or any neutral kurta, Anarkali or palazzo set.
- Best to keep it contrast!
Comfortable Festive Kurta
It is important to have a stylish festive kurta that can be function-ready. For instance, Kurtas like Banarasi, silk, velvet or any other heavily embellished ones.
Tips:
- Style your kurta with leggings, ankle-length pants, straight pants, Palazzo, sharara and even skirt!
- Also, mix and match your same colored or contrast bottom-wear and dupatta to make it look stylish.
Silk Saree
There’s nothing that can beat the grace of a silk saree. Own at least a couple of silk sarees like kanjeevaram, Chanderi, or Banarasi. They are a basic wedding outfit and an ethnic staple for your wardrobe!
Tips:
- If you don’t own a saree, raid your mom or your grandmother’s wardrobe!
- Pair your go-to golden or metallic blouse with any saree if you have trouble finding a matching one.
Desi Footwear
Desi footwear like Kolhapuris, flats or juttis can never go wrong! In fact, they literally go with any ethnic outfit and are comfortable for your feet as well.
 Tips:
- Instead of investing in heels and stilettos, buy a pair of multicolored desi footwear.
- Pick embellished, embroidered Kolhapuris or juttis with ghungroos that can match any outfit!
Banarasi/Brocade Skirt
A Banarasi or Brocade skirt is extremely multi functional and versatile! Moreover, you can style it from traditional to contemporary as you want.
Tips:
- Style your go-to blouse, dupatta with the skirt to make it a lehenga.
- You can style it as fusion wear with modern tops and blouses for a cocktail party look.
- You can wear it with a crop-top and a long shrug as an indo-western outfit too!
 So, do you know any other ethnic staples apart from the above-mentioned ones? Let us know!
