What is the difference between palazzo pants and salwar pants in Indian fashion?

Palazzo pants are wide-leg, flowy pants with equal width from waist to ankle — creating a dramatic, sweeping silhouette. They are full-length, not tapered, and create a modern, fashion-forward look paired with kurtis or tops.

Salwar is the traditional Indian bottom — wide at hips and thighs, tapering toward the ankle with a gathered, slightly puffed shape. Tied with a drawstring at the waist.

In current wholesale market, palazzo-kurti sets are outselling traditional salwar suits in casual and daily wear categories in most Tier 1 and Tier 2 markets.