A Modern Touch To The Traditional Pakistani Bridal Dresses

Pakistanis permanently residing in foreign countries specially UK, Canada and USA organize their weddings with the same zeal and enthusiasm as the people located in Pakistan. The excitement of a perfect traditional bridal dress grows almost the same in the hearts of girls living abroad. However, these dresses, which are usually lehenga and choli, are marked by modern designs, cuts and embellishments by foreign Pakistanis. Although the bridal dresses are marked with a traditional look yet they carry an element of modernity and class. Usually a fish tail or a mermaid style lehenga is stitched for the bride. It resembles the tail of a mermaid at the bottom and gives an attractive look showing off the curves. Moreover, modern cuts of lehenga worn there also includes the A line style which is tight at the waist hem and flows in a flare to the bottom. This cut gives a slim as well as a classy look to the bride.

The blouse, also known as choli, is usually shorter in length just above the waist. It is in a fitted style and due to the liberal environment of those areas; it is widely worn and appreciated there. The blouse is usually backless or with cross “dori” style. The cross style gives a very elegant look to the blouse. Also the girls prefer sleeveless blouses there and it gives an overall attractive look to the entire bridal dress.

Owing to the modern atmosphere in those countries, there is lesser embroidery on the dupatta as the girls find it tedious to carry a heavy dupatta. The blouse is also designed with light embroidery and patterns. The stones used are also smaller. All in all, the tailors in those areas focus more on trendy designs and cuts in order to give the bridal dress a more stylish and modern final look.

Recently, red is moving out of fashion for bridal dresses worn by Pakistani foreigners. Lighter colors like olive green, ivory, white, and beige are widely being the choice of many brides nowadays.

However, lehenga choli is widely worn, yet those brides wish to wear this dress modified with a modern touch to it, which in itself makes a beautiful and stunning bridal dress.