Anarkali Salwar Suit is a combination of a long kurta and bottoms that are usually in the form of a churidar. The kurta is fitted on the bust and normally features large pleats flowing around the legs like an umbrella.
Anarkali dresses owe their name to Anarkali, a famous courtesan in the court of a great Mughal emperor. The story of Anarkali was immortalized because of her affair with the emperor's son, that ended in tragedy when Anarkali was buried alive behind a wall.
The styling of the dress has evolved over time, with trends ranging from floor lengths to normal length ones that end below the knees. Some newer Anarkali Salwar suits are short to suit the modern generation.