The gharara is a traditional silhouette used to create dramatically flared two-legged pants for formal eastern wear. Worn by the Mughals in the olden historical era, they were the lower part of a 3-piece suit that had a short shirt and long dupatta. Women would have both casual and formal versions of the gharara pants that were made in various fabrics depending on the occasion.

Casual Dresses

Ghararas have evolved over the decades and are now part of everyday wear available in almost all fashion retailer stores in Pakistan. They are made with cotton, lawn and cambric in the summer months to keep women feeling cool during hot summer weather. They are paired with long and short shirts along with stylish fusion Kurtis. They can be bought as a separate item in white or black to match with multiple outfits or perfectly matched with a shirt and dupatta as a complete 3-piece suit. 

Ethnic Fashion 

The printed gharara pants have traditional motifs that are highly colourful and embellished with statement embroideries on the hemline. The retro or vintage look of gharara pants is considered very contemporary and minimal in high fashion runway collections. It can be used in so many different ways that it has made an entire comeback to every casual, formal and wedding wear designs. 

Wedding Wear 

The traditional gharara is worn as a bridal ensemble for main reception, mehndi or even valima ceremonies. The bridal designs are expensive and heavily decorated using banarsi, jamawar, chiffon or silk material as the base fabric. The gold threadwork and stonework is often used to create motifs and patterns on the gharara pants. It has a wider hemline than casual or evening wear gharara designs this is to ensure there be a glamourous trail behind the bride that looks closer to the voluminous skirt.