Top 7 Block Print Dresses Every Woman Should Have in Her Wardrobe

Block printing is an art of doing the prints by hand. The designs are carved on wood and then printed on clothes using dyes and colors. The technique is widely used throughout India and other countries. The patterns can include any type of design that can be of animals, gods, mughal motifs, flowers and leaves, etc.

The art has been used since centuries and is still in high demand. Block printed kurtis and dresses are very common in warm weather. The technique can be done on any fabric but when done on cotton fabrics it looks very attractive. They are literally an eye catcher. The technique can be done on outfits like sarees, salwar suits, kurtis and skirts.

Some Block Print Dresses To Complete Your Wardrobe

1. Anarkali Block Print Dress:

A floor length block print anarkali kameez is every girl's choice. A light coloured tunic with amazing dark colour prints is a perfect choice for a party. Long kurti paired with a narrow pant, legging or a salwar will give you an awesome look. A simple round neck is the speciality of anarkali kurtis, they have a heavy pattern at the bottom so a simple and classical neck matches very perfectly with this style of kurti.  

2. Straight Block Print Dress:

A simple and elegant straight cut kurti consisting of beautiful block prints is enough to give you a traditional look. Flaunt the Indian culture as well as your ethnic outfit to look glamorous. A straight kurti can vary in lengths, it can be knee length, medium length or floor length having side slits. A best pair for straight kurtis is to pair it with straight pants or a palazzo salwar, for a slim and tall look pair it with a churidar salwar.

3. Slit Block Print Dress:

Nowadays slit kurtis are getting very popular among young girls. It is the best pick for modern as well as ethnic wear. It can be floor length or medium length and may have one or two slits depending upon the pattern and design of the kurti. You pick a middle slit kurti or a side slit kurti both are going to give you an amazing look. The trend is to pair it with blue denim jeans or else it can also be paired with sharara pants, palazzos or straight pants.

4. Long Block Print Dress:

For a perfect traditional look long dresses are the best option. The attire is available in many different patterns and designs. The long patterns are highly trending nowadays, pair them with different types of pants or salwars.

A long cotton kurti detailed with intricate block prints and a flared salwar having some work at the bottom of salwar paired with a ravishing dupatta is an outfit that is loved by every girl. Wear it on any special occasion and look like a diva on that occasion.

5. Short Block Print Dress:

A short length kurti or a top paired with a flared skirt or a palazzo salwar can be a good match for a hot and summery day. Amazing block prints such as animal prints, small and big motifs, geometrical prints and some traditional prints increases the beauty of this dress.

A frock style kurti or a straight short kurti matched with a printed dhoti or a patiala salwar is so alluring, for a traditional look pair a designer dupatta with this dress or you can also ditch the dupatta if you wish. 

6. Collar Neck Block Print Dress:

A collar neck dress with different types of collar designs such as stand collar, high neck collar or a collar with simple round neck or a v-neck is very pretty. The neck collar can be customised in anarkali suits, long suits, straight suits or slit suits.

The neck and sleeves are one of the attractive parts of any outfit and a collar neck provides more beauty to the attire. Pair it with a churidar salwar or a leggings you can also pair it with a palazzo salwar. 

7. Angrakha Style Block Print Dress:

It is a style of outfit that has a unique wrap up design. It has an overlapping neck that is in v-pattern. It is a unique and old pattern that is famous since the Mughal period. This wholesalecotton dress material that has a front tie up with beautiful teasels at the end.

It comes in different lengths and patterns. It can be a straight angrakha, an anarkali style angrakha or an a-line hem angrakha. Beautiful block prints can make the outfit look more amazing. Pair the long one with palazzo, legging or churidar to get a perfect and classy look.

You can also pair some beautiful accessories:

Some traditional accessories can make you look more attractive.

Rings: A beautiful small ring with studded stone or a diamond can increase the overall look of your attire. A gold ring, a silver ring or an artificial ring with some colouring stones is a best match for any attire that can be modern or ethnic. 

Earrings: This small piece of attire is a very beautiful piece of accessory. Earring is a daily wear accessory for every girl. They can be small or big, long or short. For daily wear women prefer small earrings and with a heavy outfit they pair big and bold earrings.

Necklace: A necklace can be long or short and has many varieties. A traditional kundan hair looks perfect with a heavily embroidered saree or a salwar suit. A colourful necklace looks best with a floral print dress. 

Bangles: This jewellery is loved by every girl. They are available in different metals and glass. They are broad and thin, having some intricate designs drawn on it. Stones and diamonds studded on bangles makes it look more attractive.  

Footwear: A beautiful footwear will complete your entire look. You can choose a heel for a tall look and if you are convenient with your height then you can wear a flat mojari or a flat sandal with your dress.