Hi Guys,
Need ides for a nice looking formal, elegent, bit expensive looking(i know i know I am desi too 
), for slightly heavier frame.
pls post pics. Thanks.
Re: Nice looking formal for slightly heavier frame
I dont think you should look at how "heavy" the person is but rather their shape/figure. Most styles that flatter a "smaller" pear shape will flatter a larger person who's..pear-shaped. get what i mean?
It would depend on the formal as well. Do you want western wear? Like a skirt or dress? If you’re on the heavier side, stick to an A-line skirt or dress.
Or do you mean desi formal wear? Well, there are sooo many possibilities. You can wear an elegant sari, shalwar kameez, lehnga, sharara, what have you!
Even in the choices for shalwar kameez, there are so many varieties in style and design. If you’re also looking to create a more slimming look, then opt for darker colors because they make the frame appear more narrow. Black is a nice example. So is a deep purple. Plus, darker colors look nice for an evening event. If you opt for a deep square-shaped or V-shaped or scooped neckline…it will also create a slimming look. Also look for designs/patters that go in a vertical (up to down) direction because they create a slimmer and longer look. For jewelry…long chandelier earrings create an illusion of length so that helps to create a slimmer look as well.
If you click on the links below, you’ll find examples of desi formal wear:
D841 Lajwanti Pakistan Fashion Brand Show in New York, USA Evening Wear
D542 Jamawar Shalwar Kameez Suit, Designer Pakistani Dress Party Wear
D1903 Shalwar Kameez East London Stores Salwar Kameez East London Evening Wear
D1483 Cromer England Shalwar Kameez for Eid Best Salwar Kameez for EID Shalwar Kameez online shop Evening Wear
D1237 Shalwar Kameez Salwar Kameez Online Stores Shops Brooklyn, New York, Coney Evening Wear
D2077 Maroon Shalwar Kameez For Evening Party Functions New Arrivals
D2060 Anarkali Dress, Anarkalee Dresses, Anarkeli Dresses UK, USA, Canada Think Pink
D2054 Anarkali Dress USA, Anarkali Dress Canada, Pishwaas USA, Canada Online Shop Party Wear
D2052 Pishwaas, Pishwas, Anarkali Dress, Anar Kali Pishwaz Dress Party Wear
D652 Pakistani Haute Couture Dresses, Designer Trouser Suit Dress to Impress
And here are some sarees:
D1328 Pakistani Sari in Champagne and Beige Marble Dye Amazing Pakistani Saree Sarees
D957 Pakistani Bridal Dresses Manhattan, New York Sarees
D854 Viloet Orchid Top and Sari 100 percent hand embellished Sarees
D1419 Kyles Collection Series Wedding Saree Lehenga Sari Lehnga Wedding Lehenga Saree Sarees
D2111 Iridescent Gold Crepe Silk Shalwar Kameez, Salwar Kameez Crepe Silk Pakistan New Arrivals
Re: Nice looking formal for slightly heavier frame
Oh i should also point out. stay away from shiny shiny fabrics. as well as the stiff, net type outfits. they just dont suit anyone and are uncomfortable nad paindu-style as well.
Re: Nice looking formal for slightly heavier frame
Thanks for suggestions gals!!!! :)
typical salwar kameez styles seem to suit a thicker person, don’t go for a short top, don’t go for churidar pants and the other girl was right about shiny fabrics just say no. below is a pic i found on jang’s fashion page and the outfit didn’t flatter the bride, it could have if she had sleeves (make sleeves as long as the widest part of the arm) the short top didn’t add length to her body which could have slimmed her frame, also if she wrapped her dupatta to hide how wide her waist was it could have helped. the lengha is straight through her hips and just shows how big her thighs are, instead go for a regular round cut lengha and if you want to add some sparkle to it do one of those outfits where a pop of another color layers out at the bottom. do not go for puffy sleeves it’ll only add weight to your upper body frame which may not suit you and make u seem to have broader shoulders.
anyhow here’s the pic of what you don’t want to do:
also some anarkalis tent out from the top, don’t do that if you go for an anarkali get one that’s fitted at least 2 inches under your bust and then flares out (your rib area is always somewhat smaller and that gives off the illusion of everything below that being small as well even if it may not be).
also some anarkalis tent out from the top, don't do that if you go for an anarkali get one that's fitted at least 2 inches under your bust and then flares out (your rib area is always somewhat smaller and that gives off the illusion of everything below that being small as well even if it may not be).
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That is the best advice ever.
Re: Nice looking formal for slightly heavier frame
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