It looks like the new tend is the ghaghra choli and saree. I find it very awkward for Pakistani to wear it as much as I have always consider it as an Indian wear. (or Karachi wear for some).
I follow lots of famous pakistani photographer pages on FB and it seems that wearing a half choli showing skin is not an issue anymore for the common pakistani people
Sleeveless suits had become very usual for the past few years and now we see the backless and small choli or saree blouse that are slowly becoming a norm as well.
Now personally, if i ignore the religious factor in all this skin show, I am not fond of this new trend only because I think Pakistani designer have so much potential and it is a shame that most designers are now showcasing ‘manish malhotra’ style clothes lines. There was a time where all the Indians started wearing Pakistani styles outfits and now it seems like we are going opposite.
When i look at the wedding pictures from Irfan Ahson or Umair Ishtiaq, I feel most girls have lost the elegant Pakistani charm with chic attires. All I see is the ghagra choli or the cropped top lining under net long shirt.
What is your say on this latest trend? Liking it, not liking it?
Maybe I'm weird but I think the "Indian" thing is taken a bit too seriously.. People all over the world are influenced by the styles of those in other countries.. Having Bengali blood I'm used to the shorter Indian style tops already but I'm open to any style if I personally think it looks nice on me..
I've noticed that a lot of Indians also seem fond of the longer, flowy and more covered-up Pakistani looks too..
I second you @parisbynight. Religious aspect aside , they dont even have trimmed abs to show (its all jiggly no matter how thin they are ) neither do the designers make a good fit of the choli’s at the waist :halo: its all wiggly and loose edge there, yet to see a perfect fit wali choli worn by the ‘elites’
Maybe I'm weird but I think the "Indian" thing is taken a bit too seriously..** People all over the world are influenced by the styles of those in other countries*.. Having Bengali blood I'm used to the shorter Indian style tops already but I'm open to **any* style if I personally think it looks nice on me..
I've noticed that a lot of Indians also seem fond of the longer, flowy and more covered-up Pakistani looks too..
I believe each country should keep a good percentage of their own culture in terms of dressing. Being inspired by other countries could be changing the prints of kameez and shapes of shalwar and pajama or even the material used.
In Pakistan, the dupatta has lost its value in the traditional outfit. Most gown style clothes do not require a dupatta. It is funny how there are 'dress up of desi style' day in Pakistan colleges. It is like the UK adopting pakistani clothes and then you have these random 'dress up in pant shirt' day.
I believe each country should keep a good percentage of their own culture in terms of dressing. Being inspired by other countries could be changing the prints of kameez and shapes of shalwar and pajama or even the material used.
In Pakistan, the dupatta has lost its value in the traditional outfit. Most gown style clothes do not require a dupatta. It is funny how there are 'dress up of desi style' day in Pakistan colleges. It is like the UK adopting pakistani clothes and then you have these random 'dress up in pant shirt' day.
The bit in bold is where we differ.. I don't mind adopting more elements of foreign style.. If people want to wear the more traditional style good for them but if others want to mix it up a bit or go for something more different nothing wrong with that either imo..
My social circle doesn't wear these as we're more conservative but they look nice on some people. However, I'm a firm believer of, if you're gonna do it , do it right. Most of the cholis I've seen have been half-assed attempts. Like they couldn't get the courage to do it all the way so there's a tiny sliver of stomach exposed--it makes it look like their wearing a poorly fitted choli. There was 1 picture I remember seeing where the girl went kind of too far with it and it looked more like she was wearing a super short sari blouse instead of a choli so that was the other extreme. I wouldn't wear it, but it's cute on some people.
Yes, this trend is really much IN and looks like tht will be followed more, in 2015... but the main issue with this style is the cut and fitting of the blouses...and then the body type of the wearer. Me like it with the addition of sheer top over it....than those bollywood version
Karachi trend? I don't know? Isn't Karachi part of Pakistan? I am from Karachi anyway. But do agree about the exposure bit. The half choli in the picture is a bit too much for most of Pakistan. Regarding jiggly bits etc. people can wear whatever they want and it's no ones business. Maybe if it's public exposure or very indecent then yes, people have a right to say something but not what the other person's perception of a perfect body is anyway. In my perception a woman's body should be soft but I don't impose my views on anyone. Don't body shame any one please.
Funny thing is - I'm Indian but never was a fan of the short tops or anything which shows too much skin. My fav designer is Sabya and his work most often is very covered up anyways. It's not really influenced by religion either just personal taste. I also keep up with style and noticed that many Indian designers were getting influenced by typical Pakistani looks as well so I think it goes both ways.
I don't really see anything wrong with that though to be honest, fashion is a form of art to me and I think if designers do change it up once in a while and work with different styles, colours and patterns it's not necessarily a bad thing. I still see Pakistani outfits worn by Indian girls and vice versa when I attend weddings or any other formal events.
) neither do the designers make a good fit of the choli’s at the waist :halo: its all wiggly and loose edge there, yet to see a perfect fit wali choli worn by the ‘elites’