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Pakistani wedding dress guide

Pakistanis dress in various ways, according to the colors and fabrics used (silk, chiffon, cotton, etc.). These dresses are cultural clothing for the Pakistanis and the Indians. This cultural clothing has significant significance to Pakistani culture, demographics, and religion. The national clothing in Pakistani is the shalwar kameez that is dressed by both genders. The Shalwar Qameez is worn differently in each province.

Men in Pakistan like shalwar kameez with certain extra accessories, such as a Pakistani Waistcoat, Achkan, or Sherwani, worn with the shalwar kameez or with Churidar Pajama. With Shalwar Kameez, Jinnah Cap, also known as Karakul, Fez, Rumi Topi, and Taqiyah (cap), is worn. With shalwar kameez, khussa is a fashionable shoe. Traditional shawls made of Pashmina or other warm textiles are popular among men, especially in northern regions.

The wedding attire in Pakistani and its tradition

Pakistani wedding gowns are stunning! They're elaborate, colorful, and stunningly beautiful. Even the most ornate Western-style white wedding gowns pale compared to Pakistani wedding shalwar kameez and sarees. Also, no tux can compete with the attire worn by Pakistani grooms.

Why traditional Pakistan wedding dresses may differ

A fascinating aspect of folk wedding attire is how it varies from place to region and from individual to person. The clothing worn by a family is determined by several elements: the family's social position and financial capabilities. Even the poorest brides and grooms do their hardest to appear beautiful for at least one day - their big day. However, the bottom line is that these dresses are stunning despite the province, from shalwar kameez to gharara. 

Here are some Pakistani outfits that have existed and are still prevalent in the contemporary world.

1. Sari

This fit is more common among the Indians. It is made out of a form-fitting bodice, a dress, and a long rectangular material artistically wrapped over the body.

2. Shalwar kameez.

A shalwar kameez is a matched pair consisting of baggy pants, fitting pants, straight pants, and a long top. A dupatta - an elaborate shawl worn over the head and shoulders, tossed over one shoulder, or wrapped around the torso – completes the look.

3. Lehenga

A lehenga is a beautiful outfit consisting of a short and fitted blouse (or another corset) and a bell-shaped ankle-length skirt.

4. Gharara

A gharara, also known as a sharara, is a matched set consisting of a long skirt or ruffled pants and a blouse.

Grooms wedding attire

Grooms in Pakistan are almost as extravagant as their brides. Men may not wear as much jewelry, but they can wear the best textiles with gold embroidery, elegant shoes, eye-catching intricately-wound turbans, and gorgeous shawls wrapped across one shoulder.

Pakistani males are expected to wear "kurta" or "sherwani," knee-length jackets or coats. This clothing, in turn, constitutes the focal point of each groom's ensemble. They can be elaborate to the end of becoming ridiculous.

In conclusion, Pakistani wedding attire has lived for generations, and it may be the only culture that is not wiped out. These outfits have revolutionized in time, and designers of Pakistani dresses must ensure they keep coming up with creative additions to the extravagant dresses.