*Sharara: The Lehnga with a join at or below the knee level. The skirt area below the knee is very full (trumpet skirt) in flare and resembles an open umbrella. The Sharara is floor sweeping ( farshi) and is worn with a kurti and with one or more dupattas. When two dupattas are worn, one is usually used as a veil and the other is draped on the shoulders. This is a very formal attire extremely ornate and best suited to weddings. The origins of the Sharara are said to be in the design aesthetics of the moghul princesses. Wide culottes are not the Sharara as may be listed on other sites!
*Gharara: The Sharara split in two! Originally the attire of the Nobility of Lucknow, is now the wedding ensemble of most Pakistani brides. It is extremely elegant and very full in flare at the knee area(two trumpet skirts constructed like pants). The Gharara has a concentration of work at the knee also known as the goat. It is worn with a kurti and full dupatta. It can also be layered with a kurti and an transparent organza gown, duster or overlay.
*Lehnga: The bias cut full length skirt. The Lehnga is usually worn as formal or party wear and comes in all fabrics and styles. It has a generous flare and touches the floor for added grace. It is usually worn with a blouse (choli), short shirt (kurti) or a skimpy top blouse layered with a below-the-knee gown.
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