Wedding Dresses & Festive Collection for Women in Pakistan

Sha Posh festive collection and wedding dresses are stitched, ready-to-wear outfits for Mehndi, Nikkah, Barat, Walima, Eid, engagements and dinners. Choose from maxis, 3 piece suits, shararas and ghararas in organza, net, Korean raw silk, tissue and chambray katan, finished with tilla and adda embroidery. Order with cash on delivery anywhere in Pakistan, or visit one of our 60+ stores to see the fabric.

What Is Festive Wear in Pakistan?

Festive wear is dressy clothing for celebrations: Eid and Chand Raat, Mehndi and Walima, engagements, family dawats and even birthday dinners. It sits a step above everyday pret, with richer fabric, embroidery that catches the light, and silhouettes like the maxi, sharara or gharara.

People often mix the terms, so here is how they differ. Festive wear is the broad category. Formal wear is dressier clothing for evening events and weddings. Semi-formal is lighter, for dawats and engagements. Bridal wear is for the bride herself. Our formal collection is the wider home for formal outfits, and the bridal collection is for brides.

Every outfit on this page is stitched and ready to wear in standard sizes, so there is no tailor and no waiting.

What Should I Wear to a Pakistani Wedding?

Pakistani weddings are a sequence of functions, and each has its own mood. This is a guide, not a rule. Spellings vary (Mehndi or Mehendi, Nikkah or Nikah, Barat or Baraat, Walima or Valima), but the functions are the same.

Mehndi and dholki. This is the bright, playful, easy-to-dance-in event. Lean towards ferozi, mustard, orange or lemon, in a sharara or a lighter flared outfit. The ferozi organza 3 piece maxi with tilla embroidery and raw silk trousers is a good example of a colour-forward festive piece.

Nikkah. Soft, graceful and understated. Peach, lilac, cream and soft pink in organza or net suit the mood. The peach tilla and adda work net maxi fits this kind of ceremony.

Barat. The showstopper. Deeper colours such as maroon or black, with heavier embroidery in net, tissue or Korean raw silk. See the Korean raw silk tilla maxi or the maroon Korean raw silk sharara suit.

Walima or Valima. The most formal, reception-style event. Think off white, mouse grey and soft tones in organza or net maxi. The off white tilla and adda net maxi is the kind of piece people reach for.

Engagement and family dawat. Dressy without bridal weight. A burnout tissue 3 piece suit or a net 3 piece suit works well. If you still want something lighter, browse semi-formal suits.

What to Wear for Eid and Chand Raat

Eid falls in a different season each year, so check the fabric weight as well as the look. A summer Eid wants light organza in pastel or mid tones. A winter Eid can carry heavier net, tissue or velvet. For a daytime lunch, pick something comfortable you can wear through prayers, visits and long hours. For an evening gathering, step up to richer colours and a shinier fabric. Chand Raat gatherings suit a festive 3 piece in a colour you'd happily be photographed in.

What to Wear to a Birthday, Anniversary, Dinner or Party

You don't need a wedding-weight outfit for a party. A burnout tissue or net 3 piece, or a lighter frock, keeps the festive feel without the bridal drama. For a dressier dinner, a raw silk sharara is a safe pick.

What If I'm the Bride's Sister, Groom's Sister, Cousin or Mother?

Close family usually dresses a notch above guests, but never in the bride's colour. Sisters and cousins often choose a maxi, sharara or gharara for the big functions. Mothers and elders often prefer a full-length 3 piece with a generous dupatta. If you know what the bride is wearing, avoid the same colour. If you are ordering for several family members, see the bulk section below.

Day or Evening? Match the Fabric to the Hour

A simple test: if the venue is lit by sunlight, go lighter, with organza in peach, cream or lilac. If it is lit by chandeliers, go richer, with tissue, raw silk or net in maroon, black or ferozi.

Which Silhouette Suits the Occasion?

Maxi. A long, flowing shirt with trouser and dupatta. Best for Barat, Walima and evening events. See maxis and gowns.

Gharara. Fitted to about the knee, then flaring out, often with a decorated joint. A traditional pick for Mehndi and heritage-style functions.

Sharara. Flares from the hip or waist, so it is lighter and easier to move in than a gharara. Good for dancing.

3 piece suit. Shirt, trouser and dupatta. The most flexible option for Eid, Nikkah and dawats.

Frock. A shorter flared kameez for parties and birthdays. See frocks.

Choosing a maxi by height. Check the length against your height and the heels you plan to wear. If you are petite, look for a length that won't pool on the floor. If you are tall, check that the hem reaches where you want it.

Festive Fabrics Explained

Organza. Crisp, light and sheer, and it holds embroidery well. A favourite for Nikkah, Walima and daytime events.

Net. Sheer and detailed, popular for Barat and bridal-guest outfits. It usually looks best over a slip or lining.

Raw silk and Korean raw silk. Structured with a sheen, popular for shararas and evening looks.

Chambray katan. A silky fabric with a formal finish .

Bindi badla. A metallic-detail work used on heavier festive pieces.

Which Colour Should I Choose?

Bright shades such as ferozi, mustard, orange and lemon suit Mehndi and daytime events. Soft shades such as peach, lilac, pink, cream and skin suit Nikkah, Eid and engagements. Deep shades such as maroon and black suit Barat and evening events. Neutrals such as off white, mouse grey and white suit Walima. This collection includes all of these colours. As a courtesy, avoid the bride's colour.

What's in the Festive Collection Right Now!

This is a snapshot of today's range at sale prices. Stock changes, so check each product page.

• Heavy embroidered organza 3 piece suit with tilla embroidery: Rs. 19,950 on sale (regular Rs. 39,900)

• Burnout tissue 3 piece suit: Rs. 14,025

• Net 3 piece suit: Rs. 18,615

• Bindi badla maxi: Rs. 21,165

• Maroon Korean raw silk sharara suit: Rs. 25,415

• Off white tilla and adda net maxi: Rs. 30,515

• Peach tilla and adda net maxi: Rs. 33,915

• Korean raw silk tilla maxi: Rs. 38,165

• Tissue maxi: Rs. 39,950

• Chambray katan maxi: Rs. 41,650

• Organza gharara suit: Rs. 42,415

Discounts on this page currently run from about 15% to 50%. Want to see what well-known faces wear? Browse the celebrity-spotted edit, or check new arrivals.

Festive Dresses by Budget

Under Rs. 25,000. On this page, the burnout tissue, net 3 piece, organza 3 piece and bindi badla maxi all fall in this range at today's sale prices.

Under Rs. 20,000. The burnout tissue, net and organza 3 piece suits above stay under Rs. 20,000, and the formal collection has more.

Under Rs. 10,000 to 15,000. For a smaller budget, look at semi-formal suits and the crepe silk 2 piece suits, which sit around Rs. 4,700 to 4,900 on sale, plus raw silk and chiffon 3 piece suits from roughly Rs. 10,000 to 11,500.

Premium. Maxis and gharara suits sit between roughly Rs. 30,000 and 42,500.

Sale pieces cannot be exchanged, so check your size before you order.

How Early Should I Order a Wedding or Festive Outfit?

Order at least 10–14 days before your function. Here is why. Processing takes up to 24 business hours after payment confirmation. Delivery is usually 3–5 working days, and weekends and public holidays don't count. Remote areas can take longer. Your 14-day exchange window starts at delivery and must be used at a Sha Posh store, so ordering early leaves time to check the fit and swap if needed. For example, if your Walima is on the 30th, order by the 16th at the latest. Heavy embroidered pieces also sell out closer to the wedding season peak.

How to Choose the Right Size for a Festive Outfit

Pakistani brands don't share one sizing standard, so measurements work better than size labels. Our policy doesn't accept change-of-mind returns, and heavy embroidery is harder to alter, so check carefully.

1. Measure a festive suit you already own and love.

2. Compare it with the size chart on the product page.

3. Check the maxi length against your height and heels.

4. Check sleeve length and neckline on the product page.

5. If you are between sizes, message us on WhatsApp at +92 317 1570725 before you order.

How to Style a Festive Outfit

• Wear a slip or inner under sheer fabrics. Net and organza usually look best with a matching inner.

• Add or swap the dupatta. A plain chiffon dupatta can lift a simpler outfit.

• Re-wear the pieces. Extra bottoms let you wear the shirt again a different way.

• Pick the right jewellery. Jhumkas, stacked bangles and a potli bag are the classic Pakistani festive pairing.

• Choose shoes you can dance in. Block heels or embellished flats.

How to Care for Embroidered Festive Wear

Always follow the care label. Embroidered, net, organza and tissue pieces are usually best dry cleaned. Keep them away from direct perfume, avoid tumble drying, and store them hanging in a breathable garment bag instead of plastic.

Festive Wear for Girls

Want the whole family to match the occasion? See girls' frocks, kids maxis and the full kids formal collection, which echo the same fabrics as the women's range.

Ordering for a Bridal Party or Several Family Members

Dressing a group of sisters, cousins or a whole bridal party? Use our bulk purchase form, or message us on WhatsApp so we can help you coordinate colours and sizes.

Ordering Festive Wear From Abroad

Planning a wedding abroad or sending an outfit to family? We ship internationally by courier. Our site shows prices in PKR, AED, AUD, CAD, EUR, GBP and USD. International orders are paid by card in advance, and courier charges depend on weight and box size, with no hidden service fees. Customs duties and taxes are paid by the customer, and we can't offer refunds if customs doesn't clear a parcel.

Full details are on the shipping and payments page.

Payment, Delivery, Exchange and Claims

• Payment in Pakistan: cash on delivery, debit/credit card, bank transfer. COD orders above Rs. 50,000 are confirmed by phone first.

• Delivery: usually 3–5 working days after processing, longer for remote areas.

• Free shipping: orders above Rs. 4,000 within Pakistan.

• Exchange: regular-price items within 14 days of delivery at a Sha Posh store, if unused, unwashed, unaltered and with tags, packaging and receipt. Sale items and change-of-mind returns aren't eligible. See the exchange and refund policy.

• Damaged, wrong or missing items: report within 24 hours of delivery with your order number, photos and a full parcel-opening video.

Why Shop Festive Wear at Sha Posh

• A Pakistani brand based in Gujranwala

• 60+ stores in 40+ cities, so you can see fabric in person

• Cash on delivery across Pakistan

• Free shipping above Rs. 4,000, with no hidden service charges

• Clear policies, stated plainly before you buy

• Styles spotted on well-known faces