Engagement in May where to find outfit in UK?!!!

[Tahiya]

Re: Engagement in May where to find outfit in UK?!!!

@SoniaA

I HATE Gul’s style. The man is a fool.

He only occasional delivers good pieces to clients. My friend Amna had hers made from him, it was ok. She is a stunning girl anyway combined with kyle’s jewellery and amazing make up she looked gorgeous.. but i wouldn’t have picked those clothes for her.

Gul’s style has had the same pieces for the past few years, i wetnt to the bridal show this year , last year and year before his work is the same. I remember seeing the red dress now turned white now turned green in his shop several times!!

DON’T GO HERE!! he is just pakistani nothing pakistani about him!!!

Tahiya, the thing you need to remember is there is no ‘pakistani’ or ‘indian’ kaam. There are specific styles though, Pakistani think long loose fitted flowy , Indian more short and fitted.

Go shopping around everywhere , when you find something you like , i.e an anarkali which is short ask them to remake in the longer version. Every shop can adapt and re-make you things!!

Thanks Sonia

My aim is to visit Southall and Green Street/Ilford Lane first to get an idea of colours etc. I have heard that Gul is a total rip off etc becuase I’m on a tight budget of £250 as it’s only going to be a small ceremony and I don’t want to fork out thousands of pounds on a simple engagement outfit.

I really like the whole Manish Malhotra flowly anarkali style with his velvet borders but I’m not sure if any of the shops in the UK can do this? Some people are saying go to Mongas and get something designed but I’m a bit apprehensive…

I will definitely keep you guys all posted on how my shopping trip turns out Inshallah.