Mehndi event is a popular event in Pakistan celebrated one day before barat is series of wedding functions. Mehndi function has much significance in Pakistani weddings especially girls celebrate this function with lots of traditions. On this day every girls shines with colorful dresses and gives the most prominent look throughout the function. That’s why girls are very conscious for choosing mehndi dresses. Although it also has a big cultural and traditional importance of Mehndi dresses in eastern companies.
As a Pakistani female I will share own experience and deep research about wearing Mehndi dresses and most closely discuss about the trends and styles of mehndi dresses and where to buy. Mehndi dresses come in various styles and combinations in different colors. While if we go few years back there was a trend of traditional yellows and greens, specifically for mehndi dresses, but now the trend has been totally changed. Yellow color is mostly dress up by the girls on mayon functions that is mostly held before mehndi function.
Popular Styles in Mehndi Dresses in Pakistan
Here are some popular styles on trend these years. Most of these styles are fusion of traditional and fashionable Designs.
- Traditional Lehenga Choli dress
- Gharara and Sharara.
- Anarkali Frocks with churri pajama.
- Peplum Tops with Plazo.
Tips to choose a Mehndi Dress
Here I will discuss some points that one should keep in mind while choosing a mehndi dress. I also consider these points while choosing for myself.
Color Choice
- From last 5 to 6 years trend has been changed, now mehndi dresses come in contrast of different colors
- The most trending color combinations are orange, pink, and neon shades.
Fabric Selection
It’s up to you for choosing fabric, most recommended fabrics according to latest fashion
- Chiffon
- Silk
- Pure
- Organza
- Valvet
Embellishments
Mehndi Dress embellishment is most prominent part while choosing mehndi dress. It must me embellish with Gota work, mirror work and thread with beads embroidery.
Comfort and Functionality
Your mehndi dress must be comfortable and easy to carry that is most important thing to dress up for mehndi function. Mehndi function is specialized for dancing and halla gulla that is only possible if you are comfortable with your dress.
Weather Consideration
You must have to choose light and breathable fabrics for summer mehndi function like georgette or bamber pure stuff on the other hand if function is in cold weather choose velvet or heavy stuff or choose to wear velvet shawl with lightweight stuff.
Budget
Don’t cross the limit while you can also make your dress in the budget to by choosing an elegant outfit and make it ready by tailors and embellishment specialist. If you have a good budget go to you favirote dress and make an order for the dress.
Mehndi Dress Trends in 2024
- Top colors for this year are Neon colors including Orange and Light green
- Latest embellishment and design trends are Gotta work and Sitari work
- Popular silhouettes of this year is wearing extra-long shirt with palzo
Where to Buy Mehndi Dresses in Pakistan
After complete discussion about mehndi dresses, next question arises in mind that is Where to buy Best mehndi dresses in Pakistan? Choosing a right mehndi outfit within the budget is a big target for every girl. There are a number of options to buy mehndi dresses may be go to most popular market of you own city or consult your favorite designer or shop by brands that offer latest dresses according to latest fashion ideas.
From Top Designers
Here enlisted below are the top Fashion designers in Pakistan offer Mehndi dresses according to latest and upcoming trends. You can also order customize dresses according to your choice from them.
- Ali Xeeshan
- Tena Durrani
- Zara Shahjahan
- Sania Maskatiya.
From Top Brands
- Maria B
Online Stores
- Saffana (Specialized Store for mehndi dresses)
- Laam.pk,
- Sanaullah Store
- Fashionflare.pk
- Zara hoor Studio
- feebee.pk.
Ready-to-Wear vs. Custom-Made Options
You have both options to get ready your mehndi dress, but there are some advantages and disadvantages of both custom made dresses and ready to wear dresses
Ready to wear Mehndi Dresses
Advantages
- In ready to wear dresses you can get on time order or even shopping from outlet.
- Ready to wear dresses are exact match of the product that you actually liked and choose to buy.
- You have more variety and options in ready to wear collection.
- Ready to wear mehndi dresses are relatively less expensive than custom made.
Disadvantages
- May be loved and wear by some others
- Less variety in color combinations
- Sometimes not available in your size exactly.
Custom Made Dresses
Advantages
- You can make any dress according to your choice of color, style and size.
- It will be exact of your size that you provide at the time of order.
- Your dress will be unique among all according to your own choice.
Disadvantages
- It takes more time to be ready, you have order even months before
- Sometimes you don’t get the same article that you actually order for
Tips for Accessorizing Your Mehndi Outfit
To make your last look extraordinary by wearing best matching Jewelry with kundan style and complete the dress with matching khussa that is the best contrast for mehndi function. Hairstyling ideas like paranda wearing or chuuti is the best hair style for mehndi function will add complement in your overall Mehndi look.
Conclusion
I have mentioned about all things related to mehndi dresses in Pakistan from tips to buy to jewelry suggestion hope now there is no confusion in choosing a mehndi dress for mehndi event in Pakistan. Both custom design and ready to wear options available on each above discuss store while shopping for mehndi dresses in Pakistan. . You must choose your mehndi outfits that directly reflect your style and choice while keeping in mind about traditional elements. Don’t forget to write suggestion in comment section related to above article.
