Living in Toronto, Manchester, Dubai, or Houston does not stop a cousin's shaadi invite from landing in the family WhatsApp group. The real challenge starts after that: finding the right outfit when the nearest Pakistani market is hours away, or the options feel limited. At Askani Group, we ship authentic Pakistani fashion from Gul Ahmed, Asim Jofa, Sapphire, Guljee, and other trusted names to customers around the world, with checkout in your local currency. Our Wedding Collection is where most overseas families start their shaadi shopping. In this blog, we cover what to buy for every wedding function and for Eid, how to handle sizing from abroad, and how to plan your order on time. Start your list here. Choose embroidered chiffon or organza for mehndi and baraat, and lighter jacquard or silk for walima and dholki.
Embroidered lawn or jacquard suits work best for Eid day, while men usually pick a crisp cotton or wash-and-wear shalwar kameez.
What to Wear for Each Occasion
Occasion | Women | Men | Mood |
|---|---|---|---|
Dholki | Printed lawn or light kurta | Kurta pajama | Relaxed, colourful |
Mehndi | Embroidered suit with gota or mirror work | Kurta with waistcoat | Bright, festive |
Baraat | Heavy embroidered chiffon or net | Sherwani or prince coat | Grand, formal |
Walima | Jacquard, silk or pastel embroidered | Suit or waistcoat set | Elegant, soft |
Eid day | Embroidered lawn or jacquard | Cotton or wash-and-wear kameez | Fresh, traditional |
Pakistani Clothes for Weddings: Function by Function
A Pakistani wedding is rarely one event. Most families plan three to five functions, and each one has its own dress code. Planning outfits by function saves you from last-minute panic abroad.
For dholki and mayun, keep it simple and comfortable. Printed lawn or a light kurta with a colourful dupatta works well for singing, dancing and sitting on the floor. Mehndi is the night for yellows, greens, oranges and pinks, so look for gota work, mirror detailing and flowing silhouettes.
Baraat is the most formal event of all. Heavy embroidery on chiffon, net or organza, in deep reds, maroons, emeralds or golds, fits the occasion. Walima is softer and more refined, and pastels, silver work and jacquard fabrics give a graceful look.
For walima or a formal dinner, the Gul Ahmed Embroidered Jacquard Shirt with Embroidered Chiffon Dupatta FE-42018 offers a rich finish without the weight of full bridal wear.
Pakistani Eid Clothes for Families Abroad
Eid abroad often means morning prayers at the local mosque, then a long day of visits, lunches and family photos. Your outfit needs to look festive but stay comfortable for hours.
For women, embroidered lawn is the classic Eid ul Fitr choice, since it usually falls in warmer months. Jacquard and khaddar suit Eid in cooler months or in colder countries like Canada and the UK. For men, a well-pressed white, off-white, or pastel shalwar kameez with a waistcoat remains the favourite.
The Gul Ahmed Chunri Festive Three Piece Embroidered Lawn Suit CL-42074 is a strong Eid pick, with gold and lacquer printing and a pom pom dupatta that photographs beautifully.
Stitched or Unstitched: What Works Better From Abroad?
This is the biggest decision overseas buyers face, and both options have clear pros and cons. Ready-to-wear saves time and suits last-minute plans, but it needs careful size checking before you order. Unstitched gives you a perfect fit and leaves room to add your own design touches, and it packs flatter for shipping. The catch is that it needs a tailor, which can be hard to find abroad.
At Askani Group, we also offer a stitching service on selected unstitched fabrics. You share your measurements and design preferences, and our team handles the tailoring before shipping, which solves the tailor problem for many overseas families.
Choosing Fabric by Where You Live
Region | Climate at Event Time | Best Fabrics |
|---|---|---|
UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain | Hot, air-conditioned venues | Lawn, chiffon, light jacquard |
UK and Europe | Mild to cool | Jacquard, silk, khaddar for winter |
Canada and northern USA | Cold much of the year | Velvet, khaddar, layered formal wear |
Australia and southern USA | Warm to hot | Lawn, cotton, chiffon |
What to Check Before You Order
Sizing comes first. Measure a well-fitting outfit you already own rather than guessing from a size label, and for ready-to-wear, check the brand's size chart for each piece. If the outfit will be worn with layers in cold weather, leave a little extra room.
Then review the order details. Confirm whether the suit includes a shirt, dupatta, and trousers or only some pieces, and check the dupatta fabric, since it changes the whole look. Review your delivery options and order early for peak wedding and Eid seasons.
If you are shopping for the men in the family, our blog on Pakistani Mens Shalwar Kameez covers styles, fabrics, and seasonal picks.
How Early Should Overseas Pakistanis Order for Eid and Weddings?
Earlier than you think. International shipping, customs clearance, and tailoring all take time, and demand spikes in the weeks before Eid and the winter wedding season. Placing your order well ahead gives you room for any size exchange or stitching adjustments.
A good habit is to shop for Eid as soon as Ramadan approaches, and for winter weddings by early autumn. Our order tracking lets you follow your parcel from Karachi to your door, and worldwide delivery through TCS and SkyNet keeps the whole journey tracked.
Common Buying Mistakes
The most common mistake is ordering one heavy outfit and wearing it to every function. Guessing sizes instead of measuring an outfit that already fits well causes plenty of returns. Some families buy lawn for a winter wedding in Canada or the UK, then shiver through the evening. Others forget the men's and children's outfits until the final week, or leave the whole order too late for shipping and tailoring.
Key Takeaways
Plan one outfit per wedding function, from dholki to walima. Embroidered chiffon and net suit baraat, while jacquard suits walima, and embroidered lawn remains the classic choice for summer Eid. Pick fabric by your local climate rather than trend alone. Most importantly, order early and use a stitching service if tailors are hard to find where you live.
Eid is closer than it looks. Explore our Eid Collection and get your family's outfits sorted today.
