Growing up I used to dread attending graduation parties because I had to dress up in Pakistani clothing. We definitely used to overdress then and I love how casual and simple everyone has become. Dresses are cute too, but they look better with heels and definitely not when are heels getting stuck in the grass. Now I look forward to busting out my lawn outfits for summer outdoor parties because of how perfect they are for the occasion. The material is so light and breezy, you can eat comfortably and you look great! What more do you want?
Top: I love this super soft satin top from Cross Stitch in Karachi. It was on sale too so I grabbed it for a casual summer top that actually looks better than I thought! You can dress this top up many ways and I believe I’m wearing it the most formal way possible. I love it’s kimono style sleeves, its style is perfect for a hot summer day. Pair this top with different colored pants to achieve different looks from super casual to formal!
Bottoms: in order to make this more for a dressy look, I paired this kimono style kurti with a pair of white shalwar pants that I grabbed from Khaadi. These pants are so light, it literally feels like I’m wearing nothing and that’s what I love most about them! I can’t get hot. Stay tuned for more looks with this top with different colored pants such as jeans, nude pink and black!
Hat: I love sunhats and have a collection of a variety for summer vacations and outdoor events. If you haven’t started one yourself already, I can’t stress how much you need to do it! You may feel like you’re being extra, but they provide great protection from the sun (which is exactly my main reason for wearing them) and they make your outfit look so elegant! Invest in a couple!
Shoes: I recently bought these black slides from Zara on sale. They’re perfect for the desi casual outfits as well as the Western casual looks! They’re not super comfortable to run around in, but I can definitely hang in them for a walk.
