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Mornings and afternoons

Its summer. Temperature is 42°C. Best wear is clothes made out of Lawn. Sweet thing. Romantic dressing of the 60’s is coming in as a breath of fresh air. Garara, Pishwaz, Angarkha, Chooli are being worn as everyday wear. Cotton Garara looks and feels great. For Office, its either a nicely tailored Shalwar Kamiz or an attractive Sari. Fashion in the 90’s comfort. Short sleeves are preferred, dresses are no longer worn loose , Dupatta is no longer an element of veil but a delicate symbol of femininity. Jeans and fashion trousers are making there way in.

Kameez: is a long top, shirt or tunic, with long side splits. It can vary length from waist level through to mid calf level. It may be full or half sleeves or may be sleeveless depending on style. The side seams/splits (also known as chaak) of the shirt open up at hip level and may range from 2 to 14 inches depending on the fashion, The chaak enable ease of movement. however when observed short kameez seem to be out and again the normal length is in.

Shalwar: A flared form of trousers, gathered at the waist in pleated format which falls gracefully and is worn under a long blouse. The top of the Shalwar has a belt area which sometimes has an elasticized back for ease of movement or a drawstring to tie around your waste (similar to track suit bottoms). The ankle region of the Shalwar (paincha) may be accentuated with embroidery, crochet or lace.Another modified form of shalwar that is getting popular is the one without plates and short paichaas. A form of shalwar that gives a slight look of tight pajama yet being sophisticated and pleasant

Evenings and Nights

Formal evenings include Lehnga, embossed Organza Shirt with Chooridar pajamas, Sleeveless Choli and Lenga, and a deep neck line. Designer industry conducts fashion shows, with top models like Eruj, Ayesha, Sonia, Bibi, Iffat Rahim cat walking through the long Isle. Big boost.

Haircuts

Hair are worn straight. Streaking is quickly becoming an expression. Working women prefer either short hair, knotted hair or a nice and comfortable Joura. In parties or elsewhere, straight hair with waves of steps dancing along the shoulder portrays a carefree look of the Pakistani woman of the 90's

Jwellery

Pakistani Gold Industry thrives due to its culture, nothing less than 22-Carat is acceptable! Extensive jeweler is bought for the bride as gifts (dowry.) Most of the designs depict the delicate designs of the Muslim heritage. Both religiously and traditionally, Gold is exclusively for feminine use. Jhumar, tikka, payal, Kara are local ornaments and have special meanings in different occasions. As far as hand craftsmanship, this industry creates masterpieces. Along with everything else, this industry is going through a revolutionary change. Latest tools are available and above all, Diamond craftsmanship is building.

Ins and Outs

• These days printed bell bottoms with plain shirts are in RED is always in being the  millennium color  it looks spectacular  specially with bell bottom

• Tang  pahincho ki shalwar  with  buttons and hooks is  again in.

• While selecting dresses keep in mind that in colours contrasting very much in

• In footwear flat slippers with strips are in while small heel delicate sandals also remain quite popular

• In jewelry artificial in again in. Antique and traditional jewelry is favorite now a days

• Beds and tattoo jewelry is out

Make Up

In make up shinny lip glosses are getting more and more popular so they are definitely in. while in lipstick shade more or less natural shades are in with a shinny glossy look. In eye shades pinks and blues are definitely in

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