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Casual Pakistani & Indian Clothes for Women: Daily Wear Suits and Kurtis

Most of what Shagufta sells is made for ordinary days: soft cotton and viscose kurtis, light lawn suits, linen co-ord sets, warmer khaddar for winter, and plain shalwars and pants to wear underneath. These are the pieces for work, errands or a weekend visit to family. Indian shoppers might call them daily wear kurtis or everyday salwar suits; Pakistani shoppers say a casual shalwar kameez or simply a lawn dress. Most list their size and measurements in inches.

56 pieces $13 to $45 Ships across the US

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Everyday wear in two vocabularies

Look for Indian casual wear and you'll mostly see kurtis, kurta sets and simple salwar suits. Look for Pakistani everyday clothes and you'll see lawn suits, 2-piece sets and khaddar dresses. They are close cousins, and this page mixes them on purpose.

A kurti here is a tunic top you can wear over jeans or a shalwar. A 2-piece is a matching shirt and trouser, the same idea as an Indian co-ord set, and a 3-piece adds a dupatta. None of it needs dressing up: these are the clothes you put on without thinking and still feel put together in.

Fabrics for every season

Lawn and cotton are the warm-weather fabrics: thin, breathable and easy to wash. Viscose feels smooth and falls softly, which is why so many everyday kurtis are made from it. Linen is crisp, cool and relaxed all at once.

When the weather turns cold, khaddar is the one to reach for. It is a thicker, slightly textured cotton, and the branded khaddar pieces here include long maxi dresses and a floral suit with a matching shawl. If the fabric names are new to you, the guide to lawn fabric compares lawn, cotton and khaddar.

Sizes and fit for daily wear

Clothes you wear all day should never pinch. Measure across the chest of a kurti that fits you comfortably, double the number, and choose a piece that gives you a little room over that. Sizes on this page run from XS to 2XL, and the size guide shows the whole method.

Lengths vary more than people expect. The cotton peplum top is just 31 inches long, most kurtis sit at 36 to 39 inches, and the lawn maxi dresses are a full 50 inches, so check the length on each listing against your height.

Wearing it to work, errands and family visits

A cotton kurti with jeans is the easiest everyday outfit, and it works at the office with straight trousers too. A lawn or linen suit is right for a family lunch or tea at a friend's house, and the black cotton pants with lace trim or the white tulip shalwar with lace make a plain kurti look finished.

Everyday pieces are easy to buy together: put a kurti, a shalwar and a dupatta in your bag and send the list to Shagufta in one WhatsApp message. She confirms the order, the shipping cost and how you'd like to pay before anything leaves Jersey City.

Prices: Casual Pakistani & Indian Clothes for Women: Daily Wear Suits and Kurtis

PieceFabricSizePrice
Cotton Embroidered 3-Piece Pakistani Suit with Monar DupattaCottonM$33
Cotton Party Wear DressCottonL$39
Mustard Cotton Embroidered Dress with Monar DupattaCottonXS$38
Viscose 3-Piece Flare DressViscoseM$35
Doria Lawn Embroidered Maxi Dress with Doria DupattaLawn$36
Doria Lawn Maxi Dress with Embroidered MotifLawn$35
Doria Lawn Embroidered Maxi Dress with Doria DupattaLawnS$36
Kotail Linen Shalwar SuitLinen$34
Linen Embroidered 3-Piece DressLinen$37
Yellow Thick Cotton Stitched Dress with Organza DupattaCottonXL$35
Cotton Party Wear Palazzo DressCotton$42
Cotton Party Wear Dress with Organza DupattaCotton$35
Branded Cotton Lawn 3-Piece DressLawnM$35
Stitched Lawn 2-Piece Pakistani Suit / Co-ord SetLawnL$28
Lawn Stitched 2-Piece Suit / Co-ord SetLawnL$28
Lawn Farshi Shalwar Suit with Chiffon DupattaLawnM$30
Pink Floral Branded Khaddar Embroidered DressKhaddarL$45
Viscose Embroidered Kurti / TopViscoseL$25
Bin Saeed Stitched Khaddar 2-Piece Pakistani Maxi DressKhaddar$27
Peach Cotton Embroidered Dress with Monar DupattaCottonM$33
Brown Cotton Embroidered KurtiCottonM$25
Lawn Embroidered Dress with Chiffon DupattaLawnS$25
Beige Linen Neck Embroidered DressLinenXS$32
Viscose Embroidered Chikankari Kurti / TopViscoseM$25
Linen Embroidered DressLinen$35
Pink Floral Branded Khaddar Suit with ShawlKhaddarXL$40
Green Viscose Embroidered Kurti / TopViscoseM$25
Brown Branded Khaddar DressKhaddar$30
Floral Linen Stitched 2-Piece Suit / Co-ord SetLinenXL$30
Viscose Chikankari Kurti / TopViscoseM$25

Questions people ask

What is casual Pakistani and Indian wear?

Casual or daily wear means comfortable everyday pieces in breathable fabrics like cotton, lawn, linen and viscose: simple suits, kurtis and shalwars you can wear to work, the shops or a family visit.

Which fabric is best for everyday wear?

Cotton and lawn are the coolest for warm days, linen is breathable and relaxed, viscose is soft and drapes well, and khaddar is warmer for cold weather.

How do I check my size?

Lay a kameez or kurti that fits you flat, measure straight across the chest under the arms and across the hips, and double both numbers. Compare them, and the length from shoulder to hem, with the measurements on each listing.

Can I wear a kurti with jeans every day?

Yes. Cotton and viscose kurtis are made for it. A hip-length kurti looks neat with slim or straight jeans, and a longer one balances wide-leg jeans or palazzo pants. Add a light dupatta or scarf when you want a more traditional look.

What should I wear on cold days?

A khaddar suit is the usual Pakistani choice for winter because the cotton is thicker and warmer. You can also layer a cotton or linen kurti over warm leggings and add a cardigan or long coat.

Do you sell shalwars and pants to go with a kurti?

Yes. The trousers section has cotton shalwars, tulip shalwars, palazzo pants and slim cotton pants in black, white and blue, so you can turn a single kurti into a full outfit.

Every piece $11 to $45

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Indian and Pakistani suits, kurtis and dupattas, shipped across the US.

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