Fashion has changed for Pakistani brides in the
past few decades. Brides would wear more traditional outfits but nowadays
brides follow whatever trends are most popular. Their outfits are less
traditional, and they follow more international/western trends and make a blend
with the local trends. This is a short essay pointing out what trends have
changed for brides from the ’70s till now.
The actual wedding routine and ritual have remained
the same. All Pakistani weddings follow this routine where they start with the
Mehndi (henna) event. They wear yellow or green dresses with simple looks, then
you have the Nikkah, wedding day following that is the Walima that happens on
the next day. This is when the groom invites his friends and family to lunch or
dinner.
Overall, Brides in Pakistan wear red colors, but after a huge entry of fashion designers in the 1990s that has changed. Brides still prefer red or shades of red or combination with red. The brides are the most prominent person at the wedding, so their make-up and hairstyle are always different. In Pakistan, most of the brides cover their hair with a shawl or scarf, or dupatta, so their hair from the front is seen and in focus. They mostly focus on jewelry and heavy dresses or light dresses but with embellishments on.
The
1970s
The '70s were an interesting decade for wedding formals, some followed Kameez Shalwar (national dress) and some followed Ghagras and lehngas. Mostly bride wear red colors, the stuff they wore were Jamawar and scarf or Duppata that was of net, chiffon, or silk. The winged eyeliner, pink blush, messy braids, big tikkas, were the inspiration for weddings in the 1970s.
The
1980s
Ghagras got paired with short shirts, plain shirts were also liked, while dupattas were heavy with different ribbons and gottas. Jamawar was still the best choice. Wedding dresses colors were changed from deep reds to other colors. Women started experimenting with eyeshade, lip color as well as blush-on. A bright pout and colorful eye shadow became makeup essentials.
The
1990s
The 1990s was the time when fashion designers were the talk of the town. While hiring a designer was a big deal in the early 1990s. Professionally designed clothes were starting at this time. This decade was all about glamour. Smokey eyes and popping colors were the trends.
The
2000s
The 2000s was the brand-new era that brought many
opportunities with it. Ghagra and Choli paved their way into our world from the
Indian movies and everyone wanted to rock that look. New fashion designers such
as HSY, Maheen Kardar, Nomi Ansari, Maria B, and Kamiar Rokni gained the
spotlight for wedding formals. Brides wore beautiful lehngas with
waist-length cholis, barely covering their slim waists. A one-tone red
dress from top to bottom was considered supreme. Another color that made its
way to the top was ‘Peach’. Peach or tea-pink gave a nice soft look for brides
on their Walimas.
The
2010s
Different color combinations with heavily
embroidery dresses were in. A lot of fashion designers were in the market, they
were giving their best to get a unique look, so it was the time where a lot of
designs and trends were in, including makeups and bridal wear. It was the
time when long, ankle-length shirts were also enjoyed along with golden eye
makeups.
2020-2021
Lots of pearls, intricate work, different embellishments, and textures are the new bridal trend. Moreover, colors such as slivers, pearl whites, peaches, deep reds, and dull gold are the new trend. The main cloth textures are chiffon and net for brides. As for makeup, the over-use of highlighters is in the trend nowadays for brides.
Before 1990, trends were fixed and focused, after
1990, mixing and matching are in the trend, now in 2021, light colors, with not
actually heavy makeup looks are in the trend, but spending money on the
clothes, makeup, photography, hiring designers is a huge and is important.
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