Pakistani Clothing is a great symbol of Asian culture and tradition. Across cultures of different types based in Pakistan, Designer clothing plays an important role in expressing a person's culture, religion, and economic status. Clothes are not just to wear something. Its benefit goes beyond covering the body and expressing your ethnic identity.
Pakistani Cultural Influence
The heritage of Pakistan goes back to ancient times since before it was sub continent. To put it simply, our Pakistani culture is a mixture of different cultures around Pakistan - namely Indian, Afghani, Chinese, Bangla, Punjabi, Malay, Russian and Iranian cultures. There is a lot of diversity and sense of style, the fusion of all cultures has made the dress code of Pakistan great and different. One that exudes elegance, sophistication and grace.
Shalwar Kameez as Pakistani Dress Code
Keeping our religion and customs in forefront, Shalwar Kameez has become the national attire of our Pakistani culture.
Pakistani Men Dress Code
Shalwar Kameez is proved to be the most worn fit for men around the Pakistan and in muslim world and its true that the love for Shalwar Kameez has transcended over generations to generations. The most common style is the slightly loose fitted Shalwar Kameez made up of cotton and wash n wear fabrics and supported through a ban collar. This style has been going over for decades and we can’t see anyone getting over it ever!
While such style of shalwar kameez is considered a daily comfortable fit, there are ways to make it appropriate to any occasion and obviously who doesn’t love comfort with fashion?
Shalwar Kameez with Waistcoat:
Any waistcoat over contrasting shalwar kameez screams decency. The right choice of waistcoat can elevate your Pakistani clothes instantly and make your look appropriate.
Shalwar Kameez with Shawl:
Another one of the most loved ways to style a shalwar kameez is with a shawl. Beige, brown or black coloured shawl with lighter color (or same color in case of Black) shalwar kameez will instantly make one look more powerful and intense.
Kameez with Dhoti Shalwar:
By changing the shape and style of one’s shalwar into dhoti style, one can easily change the whole look. Dhoti shalwar has been loved and appreciated over the years in india and Pakistan and its flowing style is very breathable compared to other clothes.
Pakistani Embroidered Sherwani:
Sherwani which is usually worn in wedding ceremonies, makes the bridegroom ignore others and make him look noble, notable and elegant. However, the love of Sharwani goes beyond borders. It's not just a piece of clothing to wear, but an artistic cultural product to keep in your traditional wardrobe inspired from Mughal and Marhatas culture.
Kameez Pant Trouser with Dupatta:
Over the years, people and culture have come up with various ways of styling in Pakistani women clothing . This outfit of modern kameez or shirt styles with trouser pants either cigratte pant, plazo or wide pants . These all changing the dynamics of the women fashion industry of Pakistan in recent times. Different dress styles and designs have utterly enriched our Pakistani culture with more elegance and diversity. Similar to men, women’s shalwar kameez attires can be styled in different ways to make it appropriate.
Short kameez with Patiala Shalwar:
A very traditional Pakistani dress which evokes the essence of cultural heritage. Patiala Shalwar has not seen any changes over the years since people like to wear it as it is and feel close to their indo Pakistan culture. Patiala shalwar or Punjabi shalwar are Perfect for a mehndi, mayoun and dholki events and girls adore these dresses pretty much and beautify themselves with good fit, grace and glance.
Pakistani Anarkali Style:
A traditional frock fitted from the bodice that extends into layers paired with a churidar pajama. Anarkali style shirts will undoubtedly never go out of style and fashion since they look gorgeous than ever on everyone.
A line Kameez with Shalwar:
Another one of the oldest forms of clothing is A line kameez which is fitted at the waist with a Shalwar and dupatta. This style was mostly worn by young women of the 1900s in Hindustan and however not in trend, but still makes some standout if worn the right way. However, it is to be noted that Dupatta draping holds a significant importance in making or breaking your asian Pakistani look. And it can be draped on your side, neck or taken over your head, the right kind of style will make your Pakistani clothing outfits effortlessly beautiful. The styles of dupatta currently trending in fashion of Pakistani clothes are:Organza Dupatta
Hand painted Dupatta, Kamdani Dupatta, Cut work Dupatta, Ruffle Dupatta, Digital printed Dupatta, Lawn Dupatta and Embroidered Dupatta.
If not limiting oneself to Shalwar Kameez, Pakistani culture has numerous other dress designs to wear which includes:
Lehenga Choli
Angrakha
Peshwas
Long and short frocks
Solids
Gharara
Sharara
Kaftan
Saree
Contemporary and Traditional Pakistani Suits
With the increasing amount of awareness of Pakistani culture and other cultures has resulted in an intermix of cultures in Pakistani fashion. Pakistani culture embodies intricate craftsmanship, customs and traditions and excellence which has revolutionized Pakistani designer clothes and made our asian attires an appreciated garment all over the world specially in UK and USA .
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