Sharara Suits: Shirt Length First, Then Fabric

How a sharara suit is put together

A sharara is a pair of trousers cut so wide from the hip that, standing still, it reads as a skirt; it moves as two legs when you walk or dance. It comes with a kameez, the shirt, and a dupatta. On many label designs the trouser hem carries its own embroidered border.

Shirt length decides the look

A shirt that stops above the knee shows the whole flare, the easiest choice for dancing. A shirt to the knee or below covers more and reads more formal, with the sharara showing as a band of fullness beneath the hem. If you want the shirt longer, ask before you order.

Fabric: how much swing, how much warmth

• Chiffon is the lightest and moves the most, often sequinned.
• Organza is crisp, so embroidery stands out and the flare holds its shape.
• Net, including zari check and tissue net, is sheer and usually lined.
• Raw silk, silk and tussar silk have more body; the sharara itself is often dyed raw silk or crushed jamawar.
• Velvet is the warm choice for a winter wedding.

When to wear a sharara

A sharara is made for movement, which is why guests often choose it for a mehndi or a dholki, and for Eid; see also our Eid outfits. For other shapes, see our guest wear for Pakistani weddings. Brides have their own ranges: bridal ghararas and shararas, Nikkah gharara sets and mehndi sharara looks.

Shop by colour: black sharara, blue sharara, cream sharara, gold sharara, green sharara, lilac sharara, orange sharara, pink sharara, red sharara, white sharara and yellow sharara.

Why choose Shadi Dress for sharara suits

Shadi Dress makes each guest sharara suit around those two choices. Along with your size, the product page asks for your height without shoes; ask for a longer shirt and, like any approved size change or feasible style change on guest sets, it costs nothing extra where the design allows. Sleeve lining is free where a design offers it, and before dispatch you can ask for a full video that shows how the sharara falls. Import charges are normally prepaid by us; if a courier ever asks you for customs, duty or tax, send us the receipt and we refund the verified amount.

Size, height and delivery

Depending on the design, pick a standard size from our size guide, the larger one if you fall between two, or Custom Size, stitched exactly to the measurements you send; our team contacts you after you order to collect them. Guest outfits reach UK addresses in up to 18 calendar days from the day after you order, stitching and shipping included. Rush Delivery and Super Rush Delivery are not normally available on guest wear, so if your date is close, message us on WhatsApp first. Other European addresses get the same times, priced in pounds, with the charge shown at checkout. Bridal shararas follow bridal delivery times, shown on their product pages. See our delivery information.

Sharara suit questions

What is the difference between a sharara and a gharara?

Where the flare starts. A sharara widens straight from the hip, so the fullness runs the whole length of the leg. A gharara stays fitted to the knee, where a gathered joint releases the flare. A sharara is the easier wear for dancing.

Can I return a guest sharara suit if it does not fit?

No. Each outfit is cut and stitched for one customer, so there are no returns or exchanges once it has been dispatched. Guest outfits can be cancelled within 12 hours of ordering for a full refund; after that, until dispatch, 35% of the amount paid is deducted.

How much does a sharara suit cost?

Every design shows its price in pounds, and you can sort the grid from low to high. Fabric and the amount of embroidery move the price most. The price is for the outfit stitched to your size, and approved size or feasible style changes add nothing to it.