I want your advice.. My friend’s wedding is coming up and I want your advice. I emailed one of the designer (i found here in Gupshup) asking about the formal outfits and my budget being pkr 32000 (aprox 300 usd). I never heard back. Which makes me wonder, is it too low for formal outfits? I don’t know what is the price range for a formal outfits. Here is what I am looking for:
Size Small
Long sleeve (not sheer)
Good stitching, fitting, quality craftsmanship
Don’t care how heavy the work is (I’m not competing with the bride) but need quality finish.
Budget around 32000 pkr.
Is this is a realistic expectation?
(PS: This account is being used by me and my friend so we may be starting / replying to different threads using same account)
That's reasonable. But it's shadi season in Pakistan. Best to find someone that works directly with designers. There are alot who work on Facebook- depends on where you are located.
Thank you very much for your reply. My problem is I live in usa therefore there's no way I can check the quality of the work. Can you recommend me some designer/zari house in facebook known for their quality? I prefer an original design over replicas but willing to entertain a well made replica.
32k rupees is enough. I've had formals for weddings made from Kapray Shapray for around 15k and she never disapoints with quality, stitching and craftmanship. Try contacting her, but she is on a bit of a break after returning from Hajj.
In 32k one can make really a very very well done dress. You can contact Aimen. She works very well or even catwalk. The following link is page of Aimen where you can see her work even.
I would love to have an outfit made by prototype. She is always very busy....it's best to have some pics that the designer can work off. You have to give guidelines, perfect measurements and a strong sense of what you are looking for. Otherwise you may not like the outfit. There are tons of pics online....on Facebook. Find something you like and you always change color combination, etc.
Thank you everyone for the suggestions. I did contact Prototype (didn't get to contact Aiman yet) and she was very prompt with her replies.
as much as you can afford without using the pilaashTik [credit cards] :D
Haha that so was so funny. I do buy mostly with my pilaashtik (incl. groceries/gas etc). But as long as I pay off the bill in full, I don't have to worry about interest.
Off topic: Any one has experience with Sana Abbas? I saw some of her outfits and the prices are very reasonable. I just want to know about the actual quality of fit and finish when the product reaches to the actual customer.