The little black dress (LBD) is a black evening or cocktail dress, cut simply and often quite short, designed for the western world. Fashion historians ascribe the origins of the little black dress to the 1920s designs of Coco Chanel. 

It is intended to be long-lasting, versatile, affordable, and widely accessible.

The LBD is meant to be a wardrobe essential that you can style and wear in lots of different ways. 

The Little Black Shalwar Kameez Suit is exactly the same.

Why not buy a plain black fabric, and sew yourself a straight cut kameez, you can buy extra fabric and make a shalwar, straight pants, and churidar all in the same black fabric.

You now have endless options for endless outfit ideas! 

Your kameez will have a different look with each different shalwar

• You can add pops of colour to your outfit as you now have a plain black canvas to work from
• You can add amazing wide dupattas 
• Or pashminas printed or plain 
• You can wear coloured jewellery
• You can wear heels, flat shoes or pumps
• You can have your hair up or down or even wear a full hijab in a colour of your choice 
• The Little Black Shalwar Suit can also be suitable for meetings and other sombre events and you won’t feel too flashy and easily blend into the background
• The options for a plain shalwar kameez doesn’t have to stop there… you can make a plain Shalwar Kameez in any of your favourite colours and use the same above tips. I would go for a white linen in summer or a dark maroon/burgundy in winter… all you need to do is think of what colour suits you best, and what colours make YOU FEEL GOOD. 

All the best in creating your very own little black Shalwar Kameez and remember to send me all your photos:

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Lots of love and Prayers Rizwana Yunus