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Can You Wear Black to a Pakistani Wedding? A Winter Guide
Black at a shaadi is no longer an automatic no, but it isn't an automatic yes either. Here's where it works, where it doesn't, and how to make it feel festive rather than sombre.
Winter Dawat Outfit Ideas: What to Wear to Evening Dinners
Wedding season brings dinner invitations to aunts', in-laws' and friends' homes. Here's how to dress for a winter dawat so you look polished and stay warm without dressing like part of the wedding party.
Nikkah Guest Outfit Ideas for Winter Wedding Season
The nikkah calls for softness, not spectacle. Here is how to choose pastels, drape your dupatta for the ceremony and stay warm, without upstaging the bride.