Formal vs Semi-Formal Attire: Full Style Guide
Formal attire is the dressier of the two codes. It usually means a tuxedo or dark suit for men and a gown or an equally elegant…
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Style Guides
Practical guides to dressing for South Asian & Global occasions: what to wear to a wedding as a guest, how to plan outfits for festivals, and how to wear the pieces themselves.
What to Wear to a Cocktail Wedding
For a cocktail wedding, wear a dressy knee-length or midi dress, an elegant jumpsuit, or an evening trouser suit. Pair it with polished flats or heels…
What to Wear to a Sangeet: Outfit Ideas for Women and Men
A sangeet is a pre-wedding night of music and dance, so wear something festive, colourful and easy to move in. For women, that usually means a…
How to Wear a Dupatta: 10 Drapes, Step by Step
A dupatta is a long scarf, usually around 2.25 to 2.5 metres, worn with shalwar kameez, kurtas, lehengas, shararas and ghararas. How you wear it depends…
What to Wear to a Pakistani Wedding as a Guest
What you wear to a Pakistani wedding depends on which event you are attending, because most Pakistani weddings are a series of functions, not a single…
Sharara vs Gharara: What’s the Difference?
A sharara and a gharara are both wide, flared trousers worn with a kurti or kameez and a dupatta, and both are divided into two legs.…
10 Best Work Bags for Women: Stylish Handbags for the Office
A work bag has to carry a laptop, survive a commute, and look right in a meeting. These ten bags cover different needs, from a daily…