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Pakistan and India might be acrimonious rivals on the political field, but not when it comes to fashion.
Pakistani serials have taken the nation by storm, and so has their style statements. Not only are characters of Indian serials sporting Pakistani suits, but now, even the masses are ditching their kalidars and going for the 'it' outfit this season.
Anupriya Dutta Gupta, a fashionista, says, "I am short and was, therefore, skeptical about wearing long kurtas. But I was amazed to see that these suits actually made me look taller. Shorter women should wear the suit with fitted and straight pants, while taller women can opt for palazzos and shararas."
Earlier, the influence of Pakistani fashion could be seen in North India. But the popularity of Pakistani serials like Zindagi Gulzar Hai and Humsafar have made the fashion common across India, and now, actors in serials such as Beintehaa, Humsafars and Shastri Sisters, too, wear it. Earlier, people were just stuck to anarkalis. But now, both young and old women want to experiment.
The trend has been on the ramps for a year, but it has trickled down to the streets only now. The straight cuts make you look tall, but the flared palazzos make you look stocky. The silhouette suits tall and hefty ladies, as it shapes the body. The most important thing about Pakistani suits is the embroidery, which should be intricate threadwork. The surface embellishment does all the talking, so the silhouette is basic and is given an easier palette of colours.
Not only are the suits comfortable, but they are also stylish. The suits flatter the Indian figure and is chic and classy. The fitted look makes a woman appear slimmer. You can play with various colours, but it looks best in hues such as emerald green, dark red and dark blue, which show off the embroidery. It can be paired with shararas, palazzos and even a ghagra.
The suits are much in demand this wedding season, which is why store owners are keeping a ready stock. Sometimes, clients confuse the suits with a straight-cut long jacket, but when they see the whole look, they are amazed.
It has been a natural progression after the palazzos stormed the market. Now, people want to put the palazzos to good use and when they see what can be done with them, they readily get the suits made.
The new trend has opened the Indian markets to e-commerce from Pakistani designers. Indian designers have also taken note of this and are making it a part of their collections. Hopefully, the suits will help us bridge the India-Pakistan divide!
The embroidery threadwork in Pakistani suits should be intricate and the surface embellishment does all the talking.
Straight and simple:
As compared to regular kurtas that come in various lengths — short, knee-length and long — the straight-cut Pakistani suits are lengthier and make you look taller and slimmer.
Forget churidars and boring salwars. Pakistani suits are normally worn with straight pants.
Taller women can also go for palazzos and shararas
Pakistani suits rely more on intricate threadwork or similar prints and laces.
Another specialty of these suits is that they are loose and airy. Since fabrics used are mostly light lawn cotton, they can easily hide your flab and flatter every Indian figure.
@nair @levina @SpArK @Stealth @GURU DUTT
Fashionistas wake up to Pakistani suits - TOI Mobile | The Times of India Mobile Site
Pakistani serials have taken the nation by storm, and so has their style statements. Not only are characters of Indian serials sporting Pakistani suits, but now, even the masses are ditching their kalidars and going for the 'it' outfit this season.
Anupriya Dutta Gupta, a fashionista, says, "I am short and was, therefore, skeptical about wearing long kurtas. But I was amazed to see that these suits actually made me look taller. Shorter women should wear the suit with fitted and straight pants, while taller women can opt for palazzos and shararas."
Earlier, the influence of Pakistani fashion could be seen in North India. But the popularity of Pakistani serials like Zindagi Gulzar Hai and Humsafar have made the fashion common across India, and now, actors in serials such as Beintehaa, Humsafars and Shastri Sisters, too, wear it. Earlier, people were just stuck to anarkalis. But now, both young and old women want to experiment.
The trend has been on the ramps for a year, but it has trickled down to the streets only now. The straight cuts make you look tall, but the flared palazzos make you look stocky. The silhouette suits tall and hefty ladies, as it shapes the body. The most important thing about Pakistani suits is the embroidery, which should be intricate threadwork. The surface embellishment does all the talking, so the silhouette is basic and is given an easier palette of colours.
Not only are the suits comfortable, but they are also stylish. The suits flatter the Indian figure and is chic and classy. The fitted look makes a woman appear slimmer. You can play with various colours, but it looks best in hues such as emerald green, dark red and dark blue, which show off the embroidery. It can be paired with shararas, palazzos and even a ghagra.
The suits are much in demand this wedding season, which is why store owners are keeping a ready stock. Sometimes, clients confuse the suits with a straight-cut long jacket, but when they see the whole look, they are amazed.
It has been a natural progression after the palazzos stormed the market. Now, people want to put the palazzos to good use and when they see what can be done with them, they readily get the suits made.
The new trend has opened the Indian markets to e-commerce from Pakistani designers. Indian designers have also taken note of this and are making it a part of their collections. Hopefully, the suits will help us bridge the India-Pakistan divide!
The embroidery threadwork in Pakistani suits should be intricate and the surface embellishment does all the talking.
Straight and simple:
As compared to regular kurtas that come in various lengths — short, knee-length and long — the straight-cut Pakistani suits are lengthier and make you look taller and slimmer.
Forget churidars and boring salwars. Pakistani suits are normally worn with straight pants.
Taller women can also go for palazzos and shararas
Pakistani suits rely more on intricate threadwork or similar prints and laces.
Another specialty of these suits is that they are loose and airy. Since fabrics used are mostly light lawn cotton, they can easily hide your flab and flatter every Indian figure.
@nair @levina @SpArK @Stealth @GURU DUTT
Fashionistas wake up to Pakistani suits - TOI Mobile | The Times of India Mobile Site
