For the brand-conscious crowd that wishes to pick dhoti pants, Indian names like Tarun Tahiliani, Krishna Mehta, Payal Pratap Singh and Masaba Gupta, and international fashion houses including Yves Identify, Ralph Lauren and DKNY have various designs on offer. Each has its own interpretation.
The best part about the garment is that there are hardly any fitting hassles as they are meant to be loose and free-flowing.
"As far as the fit is concerned, only the size (of the waist) has to be right for you and it will fit fine. These garments are primarily loose to let air flow easily and let your skin breathe; so fit is not of importance here," added Sharma.
Tahiliani, who is known nationally and internationally, has focussed extensively on variations of the dhoti at several fashion weeks over the years. From an elegant drape to a more structured version, he usually teams up the garment with ponchos, tunics and sometimes t-shirts.
But while all of it looks trendy on tall and slender models, does the look suit the girl-next-door variety as well?
"Dhoti pants, contrary to popular opinion, create a perfect balance between simplicity and fashion as they are not shape-appropriate. While they add volume to the petite women; dhoti pants work wonders for curvier women as well by taking away excess volume to the lower body if shaped appropriately," designer Krishna Mehta told IANS.
