The Softness and delicacy of Eastern attire

The daintiness and softness that eastern attires exhibit with all their shades and demure cuts compliments the feminine figure in such a delicate way, which is undoubtedly not found in any other culture.

The magnificence of the eastern culture is truly depicted through the dress code of its people, and women in particular. The perfect blend of the colors and cuts in the attire of an eastern woman enhances the elegance and sophistication yet adding style to her personality. Whether it is shalwar kameez, saree, gharara, sharara, churridar or lehanga, the dress of an eastern female, has a luxury and flair of its own.

The art-work and designing on the dresses has as huge variety of style and color as one can think of; from laces to minute thread-work, from sequins to beads and fancy buttons, and from appliqué to heavy gotta on the bridals; eastern woman has a variety to show-off her grace and style with.

The most popular dress among women is shalwar kameez and dupatta that completes the outfit. Shalwar kameez is equally popular among women of all ages, on all occasions; casual, semi-formal, formal and even weddings. It changes its style and cuts over the years, in terms of its length and volume. The art-works, prints and colors have a huge variety to choose from.

Saree has been in style since forever. It is its fashion and class that has made it popular not only in the east but west as well. It is specially admired on formal occasions. The beauty of a saree is that it can be dressed in many different ways. Its minute art-works on the pallu and the petticoat are immensely popular among eastern women.

Churridar is another graceful dress that has been known since ages and hasn’t lost its worth since then. It is worn with a long flared and voluminous frock. These days it is more popular among young girls on traditional occasions.

Gharara, sharara or a lehanga are a must for a bride on her big day. All of them are immensely voluminous, worn with a kurti, yet loaded with heavy art-work, which makes them even heavier. Very few colors were popular in the past; however, different colors, their combinations and contrasts are in fashion now.

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Pakistani Fashion Trends 2011

2011 is a start to a new decade, ‘fashion’ one of our favorite and most used term is in full swing. We all want to know what Pakistani fashion trends 2011 are all about. Winters are coming to an end and we all are gearing up to refresh our wardrobes for spring and summer 2011.

Ladies white is the new black, if you think it will not look gorgeous on you then you are sadly mistaken. White is for everybody from fair to wheatish complexion. You will be amazed how white is so elegant and graceful, don’t forget to wear your pearls along to enhance it. White is easy to carry whether in the form of a Kurta that you can wear on your jeans or a long dress along with Churidar Pajama, which is our desi version of skinny jeans.

Churi Pajamas are the traditional fitted Pajamas being worn in India and Pakistan for a very long time. A point came when our new generation was completely alien to what this is and found skinny jeans very hip and in. This is the time when Churidar Pajamas came back in to fashion. They look exquisitely elegant with the kind of long Kameez’s that are in these days. I know what the next question is? Where do we get these since the tailors drive us insane? These days almost every boutique is making ready to wear Churidar Pajamas. Unbeatables and Funk Asia have one of the best ones.

Pakistani fashion trends 2011 make you realise how you should never throw your old wardrobe away, as fashion always repeats itself. Your grandmothers will definitely have the vintage wayfarer sunglasses that you can borrow, even if they don’t they are very easy to find since they are so in these days. As for older women maybe it’s time to look back at your favourite movie star Audrey Hepburn and the kind of sunglasses that she used to wear.

How can we miss out on accessories, we all are so immensely attracted towards them since we were little, always copying our mothers and wanting to wear their rings and pieces of jewellery. Fashion 2011 brings in another piece of jewellery because of the high rated gold. Kundan, the most traditional jewellery in our culture is catching up its pace again. It is one of those things which will never go out of fashion. It looks elegant with whatever you are wearing; it can be in the form of big chunky rings to small earrings. To have a piece of this jewellery you definitely not need to be rich as Kundan is very affordable yet gives a royal look.

Pakistani fashion trends 2011 also give you a free reign over your fashion sense. You always have the liberty to bring out your own fashion. Always remember you look the best in what you are comfortable and know how to carry around. You can wear skinny jeans under a traditional Kurta with funky long necklaces, bangles and yet look very stylish. But in case you are a hard core fashion follower then Pakistani fashion trends 2011 is all about bright colours such as cherry red and fuchsia pink. Enjoy 2011 wearing those bright colours with matching accessories and having your confidence. Bright colours make you feel younger and look gorgeous.

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