A wedding in Pakistan is not a combination of two hearts; instead, it is a party full of culture, colour, and traditions. It could be that you are invited to a big wedding in the UK, or you are going to attend a colorful wedding in another country; the task of selecting what to wear can be thrilling and at the same time overwhelming. How can you dress appropriately according to the event without being sloppy, comfortable, and abusive to the culture?
Let's take the process of dressing with grace, style and a small bit of glamour to suit any occasion.
Honouring Tradition with Timeless Outfits
Traditional dresses are always safe yet fashionable to wear to an event held in Pakistan, especially the wedding. These traditional clothes come with some culture behind them and are loved because of their grandeur.
Saree
The saree can be described as the ultimate form of grace that is admired due to its flowing nature as well as flexibility. It is often selected to take place at nikkah or even valima times, which is an event that offers elegance and beauty to the event. The material (soft chiffon to rich silk) and what the material is draped on can be tailored to present both modern and conservative tastes. The border is neatly embellished in embroidery or pallu with sequins, giving it a bit of festival touch.
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Shalwar Kameez
The shalwar kameez, as a true classic, earns praise for being comfortable and culturally rich. It fits every generation and can be dressed in a modest or trendy way. The tailored trousers or palazzos, straight kamee, are a common guest attire. It can be applied in mehndi or day functions and is quite adaptable and does not lose grace.
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Anarkali
The anarkali captivates royal drama and movement inspired by the Mughal aesthetics. It is a long frock-style dress with a very beautiful flare, which makes it a perfect fit on the main wedding day or baraat. The look is enhanced by embellishments such as gota, zar, or mirror work. Worn with churidar and dupatta, it produces an elegant and balanced figure.
Kaftan
The kaftan is the last trend, the optimal combination of comfort and fashion, which is best adapted to the pre-wedding dinner or evening on the terrace. Its casual shape is flattering but trendy when decorated with embroidery or beads. It is also often dressed up with big earrings and heels, creating a casual but high-end feel. Best suited to those who have stylish guests without being too formal.
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Statement Styles for a Festive Spark
The Pakistani weddings are characterized by celebrity and joyous marriages, particularly in the mehndi and baraat. Here is your opportunity to experiment with colour and get wild.
Lehenga Choli
Lehenga choli is a lively, popular item at baraat night and mehndi night. It is a flared skirt, fitted blouse, and dupatta that form a show-stopping silhouette. Here, it is strong colours as well as elaborate mirror or thread work, full of celebration. Wear it together with jhumkas and bangles to be really festive.
Sharara / Gharara
Shararas and Ghararas add vintage style to bridal ensembles in all their flairs. If they are worn with the short kurti or peplum tops, they can be worn in parties with lots of dancing involved or events such as dholkis or mehndis. It is possible to move and yet be dignified with the playful structure. Colourful embroideries on decorative clothing add more value.
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Pishwas / Farshi Pajama
High and heavy, pishwas or farshi pajama bridal outfits are part of South Asia bridal history. They are graceful in their free-flowing hemlines and traditional embroidery designs and suitable for bridal rites. These styles attract guests who want to make a sophisticated and, at the same time, cultural impression. The grand silhouette is supplemented by dupattas with heavy borders.
Modern and Traditional combined
The conventional wedding visitors are now mixing east and west and making their own exclusive style rendition. Fusion attires suit the visitor when he/she wants to respect the culture and be stylish at the same time.
Saree-Style Jumpsuit
The jumpsuit is saree-style blending old draping concepts with modern convenience. It provides the style of a saree but with no need to pleat it, which makes them the perfect choice of mehndi or reception. This fusion style is daring, elegant and artsy with embroidered edging and trimming, etc. It is ideal to those guests who prefer comfort with style.
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Cape-Style Ensemble
Modern Pakistani weddings have fast fallen in love with the Cape-style attire. They give immediate drama and depth whether over a straight kurta or a gown-style base. The sheer or lightly decorated cloaks induce fluidity and elegance. It is a perfect style of evening events or elegant indoor receptions.
Embellished Gown
A decorated dress in the style of traditional silhouettes is very appropriate on valima or pos-wedding ceremonies. These dresses are floor length and usually have delicate embroidery, pastel shades or low key metallics. The marriage is the western outline mixed with Eastern artistry. With a simple bun and only minimal jewellery, it becomes a classy statement.
What About the Men?
The Pakistani weddings have also intensified their male fashion. Although traditional black suits are appreciated, typical clothes help provide a much more celebratory and appropriate appearance.
A raw silk or jacquard sherwani with little or a lot of embroidery, depending on occasion, is classic. Combine it with churidar pants and khussa footwear to have the royal look.
During casual or day activities, a shalwar or straight trousers with a kurta is the most comfortable and classy style. You may make it further up by a waistcoat or plain brooch.
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Choosing the Right Fabric and Colour
The kind of fabric that you decide to use is such a notable thing about the overall comfort up to luxuriousness of the clothes. Warmer occasions can be chiffon, organza or net: they are light, airy and simple to wear in. Velvet, raw silk or jamawar add depth and richness to a winter wedding or more formal evening party.
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The choice of the colours depends on the event:
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Mehndi:Light colors such as mustard, lime green, orange and pink
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Baraat:Dark colours Maroon, Navy, Emerald green
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Nikkah:subtle tones-ivory, mint, peach, or gold
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Valima: pale pastels, dusty rose, silver or steel blue
Such embellishments as zardozi, mirror work, gota or sequins range on a scale of subtle to excessive, so it is all up to your comfort or the tone of the event.
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Styling and Accessorising the Look
There is no such thing as a complete outfit without appropriate accessories. A gauzily hung dupatta or even a dupatta with border work gives grace and poise. It accessorizes any look whether worn over one shoulder or pretty as a cape.
The jewellery that can be worn can be as little as jhumkas to an entire bridal themed set in case of close relatives. In case of women, maang tikka, passa, or chandbalis are just some of the accessories that add ethnic touch. Male guests have the opportunity of sporting pocket squares, brooches, and even turbans to larger events.
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Shoes ought to be fashionable with applied practicality. On the part of the female, flats with embellishments or block heels can be used when putting in much time, whereas the male can wear khussa, loafers, or embroidered shoes.
Hairstyle and make-up must relay that mood of an outfit. A low-key bun with flower or messy curls or plaits looks wonderful, and make-up can be anything from wet-glowing to dramatic and full-on.
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Wedding Event Outfit Planner
Planning was made simple with these quick reference table:
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Wedding Event |
Outfit Suggestions |
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Mehndi |
Kaftan, Sharara, Saree-style jumpsuit |
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Baraat |
Lehenga Choli, Anarkali, Pishwas, Sherwani (men) |
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Nikkah |
Saree, Straight-cut Kameez, Gown, White Kurta (men) |
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Valima |
Embellished Gown, Pastel Saree, Sherwani or Suit (men) |
Final Thoughts
One of the most important things about dressing to a Pakistani wedding is being traditional and yet injecting your flavour into it. Not only should it look good, but also that it should also respect the cultural background of the celebration and give the confidence when you dress in a certain style. The aim should be to respect the situation by thinking and tasting with a heavy lehenga or a minimal Kurta.
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