Dress to impress: How to personalise your panjabi for the perfect Eid flair
The holy month of Ramadan is nearly over, and you know what that means — Eid-ul-Fitr and all the things we do that make it memorable: good food, and plenty of invitations and outings. This is the time to put on our best dresses and showcase our style. For men, shopping for that perfect panjabi this season, the fashion industry is more exciting than ever before with numerous brands doing a fantastic job at coming out with new and exciting panjabi collections, but there's always that risk of someone else wearing the same panjabi as you.
How do you avoid that eventuality? You add a touch of yourself to your outfit and make it unique and stand out, of course! Sure, waistcoats immediately spring to mind when thinking about outfit customisation, but they are overused at this point. Let's explore a few other ways you can accessorise your Eid panjabi this season.
Summer shawls
Yes, typical shawls are not ideal for summer, but did you know there is such a thing as summer shawls? Much more lightweight than their winter counterparts, these shawls are crafted from breathable fabrics like cotton or linen and can add an extra layer of sophistication to your overall attire. A tastefully draped shawl with embellishments and motifs that complements your panjabi's design will help you set yourself apart from the rest.
Custom buttons and cufflinks
Arguably the simplest and easiest way to make your panjabi stand out would be to add customised buttons and some cufflinks to the mix. Regardless of how cool your panjabi is, swapping out the stock buttons for some custom ones will instantly elevate it even further. Islampur Market is the place to go to look for exquisite buttons. There are various other shops in Uttara, Banani/Gulshan, and Malibagh that can also help you in this quest.
Cufflinks will be the real star of the show, of course, because while some consider bespoke buttons, very few will consider cufflinks to spice up their panjabi, so you will be in uncharted territory. Not any cufflinks will do though, so you need to make sure your cufflinks and panjabis match or complement each other. Also, your panjabi's cuffs will need some customisation to make them fit.
And speaking of customisations…
Piping
Piping is the process of embellishing the seam of your panjabi with different fabrics to add more dimension to it. The idea is to border the collar and cuffs of your panjabi with different materials and have them folded in a way to make that material visible to make the outfit come to life.
Just pick a pattern of your choice and take it to your tailor and he will know how to make the magic happen. Now, this will work best if you have a solid coloured panjabi, but you can also make it work with patterns too, as long as the end product is not too much on the eyes. We would recommend opting for floral patterns as they will resonate with the season and give your panjabi that extra oomph.
Watches
For our final pick, we were torn between watches and shoes. However, upon realising that shoes are a pretty widely discussed topic, we went for the former. Plus, shoes are an essential piece of the puzzle anyway.
An empty wrist will most definitely make your outfit look incomplete. So, a classy watch will not only add a touch of sophistiqué to your outfit but will also elevate its overall aesthetics.
Whether you opt for a traditional steel/leather-strapped timepiece or choose to go for a chunky and colourful watch to fit your larger-than-life personality, there are plenty of options to suit every taste and preference.