The salwar kameez is a Southeast Asian traditional dress, but the term actually refers to a wide variety of clothing styles from a variety of countries. A salwar kameez is excellent for formal occasions and weddings as well as work and daily life because it can be extremely simple and comfy or quite complicated and ornate. The salwar (tapered pants) and kameez (length tunic or blouse) are the two essential parts of any salwar kameez, but many ladies also don a dupatta (a scarf).While wearing a salwar kameez is easy and very comfortable, choosing the right one for the right occasion, color, and material can be a little more challenging.

Put on your usual innerwear. This could be pantyhose, a bra, a camisole, or any other clothing that you usually like to wear underneath your clothes. On the off chance that your salwar kameez is straightforward, you might need to wear a nightgown or tank top under.

Put the pants on. The salwar will by and large have either a drawstring or flexible midsection. If there is a drawstring on the pants, it goes to the front. Your hands should be able to slide easily and naturally into the pockets when the pants are on the right side, so you can also use pockets to tell front from back.

Pull the dress on. The shirt is the second part of the outfit, and putting it on after the pants is always easier. You may have to pull the shirt over your head, you may be able to slip it on and button it down the front, or the shirt may come together with loops in the back, depending on the style.

Put on your shoes. The salwar kameez is typically worn with heels and sandals, so your shoes may simply slide on. But if you're walking in sandals, make sure the straps are properly fastened and tightened so they don't fall off.

The dupatta can be worn with any dress. There are a lot of different ways to wear the dupatta, or scarf, that is usually worn with the salwar kameez, and your choice may depend on the occasion.

For religious events, cover your head with the dupatta. Hold the dupatta like a scarf and drape the material over your hair so that the center is on your head and the ends are hanging in front of your chest when you wear it for a religious ceremony or ritual. Cross either of the finishes of the dupatta over the contrary shoulder.