Salwar kameez (also spelled shalwar kameez or shalwar qameez) is a traditional dress worn men and women in South Asia. Salvars shalvars or are loose pajama-like pants. The legs are wide at the top and narrow at the bottom. Kameez is a long shirt or tunic. The side seams (known chaak) are open under the beltline, which gives the wearer greater freedom of movement. Afghanistan and Pakistan, the garment is worn either sex. India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, it is mostly women's clothing, but this was passed around
