Walima dresses: your most grown-up look

The walima is the most grown-up look of the week: one saturated colour done properly, a sculpted silhouette, quality over sparkle. If you own one serious outfit a season, wear it here.

It's usually the biggest guest list, so it's the outfit most people will see you in. Worth getting right.

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Questions people ask

What should a guest wear to a walima?

One colour done properly, whether that's a deep teal, a blush or silver-and-pearl. Choose quality of fabric and cut over sparkle.

Is walima the same as valima?

Yes — the same reception, hosted by the groom's family after the wedding. Both spellings are common.

How do delivery and returns work?

Lahore: free delivery, 1 day after dispatch. Open parcel: the courier shows you what's inside at the door, and if you don't like it, hand it back, free. Rest of Pakistan: ₨350 delivery, 2–4 days after dispatch. If you don't like it, refuse it at the door; a ₨1,000 return charge applies. Once a parcel is accepted it's yours; returns are at the door only.