Last Updated on 4 years by Naveen Kumar
Do you know why women love palazzos and why the once upon a time trendy leggings were ditched in favor of the former? Because palazzos combine both comfort and fashion.
They are extremely versatile, that you can pair them up with anything from crop tops to kurtis with so much ease and style.
And so this post is dedicated to women’s new best friend, the palazzos!
(All image sources have been duly credited at the end of the post).
Common Types of Palazzo Pants for Women
Now that palazzos have become extremely popular and women likes to wear them to almost every possible occasion, different styles have evolved in palazzos.
This is a simple guide telling you about the most popular styles in palazzos and how to style them fashionably.
Straight cut or Regular Palazzo
The most common and basic type of palazzo is the straight cut palazzo that comes with a regular flare and is usually found in neutral or solid colors. These suit almost all body types and are very comfortable. If you haven’t yet experimented with palazzos, these are a great way to test the waters.
Tip: Ideally, petite and very short women should not opt for palazzos since they can make them look swamped in such loose wide pants.
Pleated Palazzo
These types of palazzos have thin and close pleats on the entire pants and are much more flared than the regular palazzos. Accessorize it well and when paired with the right top, it can completely transform the whole look.
Pleated palazzos might not be as simple as jeans to style, but with a bit of creativity, it can be styled to create some beautiful and elegant outfits.
Pleated palazzos can be worn with blouses, crop tops or even simple tees and can be styled like a pleated maxi skirt.
Flared Palazzo
Flouncy and flamboyant, flared palazzos are very loose, flowy and wide right from below the waist, and most importantly, are extremely comfortable. Just as the name suggests, this style of palazzos have very wide flares and resembles a wide skirt. Suits almost all body types but not recommended for short women.
Layered Palazzo
Extremely stylish, these palazzos more or less looks like a flared dhoti; it looks like a dhoti draped above a pant. They may have a single or more layers, depending upon the style of palazzos. Most often, layered palazzos are of ankle length, unlike the usual long ones.
Wear them with crop tops and tie up your hair in a easy messy bun for the ultimate casual look!
Trouser Palazzo
Combining the best of both worlds, trouser palazzos are firm like the trousers yet have a small flare like the palazzo. Not compromising on the comfort factor, these are quite commonly worn on semi formal and formal occasions. Unlike the usual drawstring or elastic waist, these have buttons.
These palazzos are not just casual and can be worn with blouses and shirts to office as well; just make sure to choose them in solid dark shades.
Tip: Ideally wear pumps or heeled shoes with trouser palazzos.
Slitted Palazzo
The only difference in this style of palazzo is that they have side slits and are perfect to crete a statement look. And these side slits might appear in a regular or wide flared palazzos and the length of the slit may vary from knee to calf.
Tip: Choosing the right waist is key. When wearing high waisted palazzos, ideally, opt for crop tops or sheer tops that can help accentuate the beauty of what you are wearing. Long tops or kurtis go well with low waisted palazzo pants.
Palazzo Suit
Swap your salwars and leggings for these! Of course, these are fast replacing the usual leggings and salwars and are perfect to be paired with kurtis, palazzo suits can help create a boho-chic look. The flare may vary from normal to wide.
Today, you would find most bridal and party wear included palazzo as part of the ethnic outfits.
Culottes
A fancier term for palazzos that are of calf or knee length, and more or less resembles a mid skirt. The flare may vary from regular to wide, though most often they have a slightly wide flare. An absolute trendsetter, you can look effortlessly stylish with culottes.
Read more on styling palazzos with crop tops here.
So, finally its time to ditch the oldies and opt for some fun and swanky palazzos!
Image Sources:
www.glamour.com/gallery/how-to-wear-culottes-palazzo-pants-gauchos
www.outfittrends.com/28-modern-ways-to-wear-palazzo-pants-with-other-outfits/
www.outfittrends.com/indian-celebrities-in-palazzo-pants/
