"I believe there's actually 3 seasons in my country. The dry, the rainy and the wedding seasons." - @nuhevitaSeeing that caption yesterday and like "OMG, it's so true!". So, in this lovely wedding season, I would like to give you some tips on how to get your party dress, especially for hijabi. It probably not only for a wedding party but also for a graduation ceremony or birthday party as well.
Everyone might know the types of clothes we should wear for a party, from lace gown, kaftan, abaya, or probably kebaya for Indonesian party. But, where could you find your perfect clothes for a party? These are the 5 ways you might find your perfect lovely clothes for a party.
Sew Your Own Dress
Everybody knows it. Your party dress should fit you very well. And the best way to get the dress that suits you well is to sew it. You may sew it to the nearest tailor to your home. Or it could be a portfolio if you can sew it yourself!
You can design the dress yourself or simply give a picture of your favorite dress design to the tailor. It's your luck if you have a designer friend. Designing and sewing your party clothes yourself will be so interesting, especially when it turns out very good and your friends compliments you on the party (try it!). Self-help equals self-pride, which is happiness!
You can design the dress yourself or simply give a picture of your favorite dress design to the tailor. It's your luck if you have a designer friend. Designing and sewing your party clothes yourself will be so interesting, especially when it turns out very good and your friends compliments you on the party (try it!). Self-help equals self-pride, which is happiness!
Mix and Match
You have a sleeveless party gown you wore in your pre-hijab moments and don't know what to do? Pair it with suit or blazer, wear a turban. You're ready to get your androgyny party look.
Don't be afraid, old fashion trends do coming back. Open the wardrobes of your mother, your aunts, or even your grandmothers. Find something cool and pair it with the latest trend you have. Everything looks good with a good sense of mix and match!
Don't be afraid, old fashion trends do coming back. Open the wardrobes of your mother, your aunts, or even your grandmothers. Find something cool and pair it with the latest trend you have. Everything looks good with a good sense of mix and match!
Thrift Stores
Find the best second-hand shops in your city. Go there and you might find a dress that matches you, a dress that doesn't match the owner before and ready to be found by you. Not enough for a party look? You can give it to the tailor to custom it. You can buy pearls and apply them there. You get your party look, plus you can save more money!
Or, you could find a pair of elegant shoes or purse or any accessories for your perfect party look.
Or, you could find a pair of elegant shoes or purse or any accessories for your perfect party look.
Local Boutiques
It could be a little bit pricey, but you'll be so happy with the well-designed clothes and well-chosen fabrics. Save more money earlier before the party. Buy clothes from local designers in their boutiques. Now, you already support local designers and it's very good.
Buy Online
You're so busy and don't have time to do the 4 things I mentioned before? Buy online! Local designers have reached the online market and thrift stores as well. Marketplaces are everywhere on the TV and on the sides of your facebook pages. Plus, online stores usually will give you discounts! I did my research (a.k.a. online window shopping) yesterday and found an online web ZALORA, selling good choices of party dresses for Muslimah with good prices. You too, should try online window shopping and could find a perfect mate that suits you to come to a party. Anyway, below is the dresses that caught my eyes, in case you're curious, hahaha.
So girls, for you to find the perfect party dresses, it's practically everywhere! Good luck on finding a perfect dress!
xoxo,
Wardah
