Sharara Sets for Women
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A sharara set is what you reach for when a lehenga is too much work and a kurta set too little. The flare sits in the trousers rather than a skirt, so you can sit, eat and dance all evening. Our range runs from lightly worked sets for a house puja to densely embroidered ones for a wedding evening.
What is a sharara suit, and what comes in a sharara set?
A sharara is wide-legged trousers, fitted through the hip and thigh, then released into a deep flare from around the knee. Standing still it reads as a skirt; in motion it separates. A sharara set pairs those trousers with a kurta and traditionally a matching dupatta. Kurta length sets the character: short shows off the flare, floor-skimming turns the same trousers formal.
Gharara vs sharara: what is the difference?
People use the words interchangeably; they are not the same garment. A sharara flares in one continuous line from the knee down, a single sweep of cloth. A gharara is fitted to the knee, then joined at a horizontal seam called the gota, below which a separate gathered piece bursts out — that seam is the tell. The gharara is the older Awadhi garment, and the heavier. For the drama of a lehenga without a skirt, wear a sharara; for ease, a co-ord set or a palazzo kurti set, cut wide from the waist.
Which fabric is best for a sharara set?
Fabric decides how the flare behaves. Georgette and chiffon are light and fluid, so the leg swings and settles — the safest pick for summer and long evenings. Silk and art silk give the flare structure and a sheen that photographs well under evening light. Organza and net stand away from the body and read sculptural, but want a lining. Velvet belongs to winter weddings alone. Cotton breathes and does not cling in humidity, which suits daytime wear, though it will not swing.
Which sharara silhouette suits your body shape?
The flare adds visual width from the knee down, so balance it above the waist. If you are petite, keep the kurta short or mid-length — a floor-length kurta over a sharara cuts you in half. If you carry weight through the hip and thigh, choose one that stays fitted to mid-thigh before it opens, with a straight kurta that skims.
Getting the hem right
The hem matters more than any other measurement. A sharara should clear the floor by a whisker in the heels you intend to wear, or it will drag and fray. Buy the footwear first.
Sharara for wedding: which colour for haldi, mehndi, sangeet, reception and puja?
Match the shade to the function. Yellow, marigold and mustard are the haldi colours, and the ones you will not mourn when turmeric lands. Mehndi mornings take green, teal and lime. Sangeet is the night for a real colour — rani pink, red, wine — since dark neutrals lose detail in photographs. Receptions reward restraint: beige, ivory, champagne, or a jewel shade with the work kept to the border. Pastels, peach and white belong at a puja or a daytime function.
How to style a sharara set
The dupatta is the real styling decision. Pinned at one shoulder it keeps the flare visible; draped across both shoulders it calms a busy outfit. Keep jewellery above the waist, since the trousers are already talking — jhumkas or chandbalis, a maang tikka if the neckline is high. Footwear should be high and closed, because a flat sandal lets the hem drag. Carry a potli or a clutch, not a shoulder bag, whose strap fights the dupatta.
How to wash and store a sharara
Have embroidered and mirror-worked sets dry-cleaned; a machine drum snags threads and pops mirrors off their stitches. Printed cotton and rayon can be washed cold, inside out, then dried in shade, since direct sun fades printed cloth. Iron through a thin cotton cloth, never directly over embroidery, a mirror or an organza panel. Store festive sets on padded hangers in a breathable cotton cover rather than polythene, which traps moisture.
Why buy sharara sets from Shree Shivam
Shree Shivam has been an Indian ethnic and bridal wear house for over a decade. Sharara sets sit alongside our wedding clothing, gowns, sarees and indo-western range, with girls' ethnic wear for the whole family. We ship free across India and offer seven-day returns.
FAQs
What is the difference between a sharara and a gharara?
A sharara flares in one continuous line from the knee down, cut from a single sweep of cloth. A gharara is fitted to the knee and then joined at a horizontal seam called the gota, below which a separate gathered piece of fabric bursts out — that visible seam is the quickest way to tell them apart. The gharara is the older Awadhi garment and is traditionally heavier and more ceremonial; the sharara is easier to walk, sit and dance in.
What is a sharara set, and does it include a dupatta?
A sharara set is the wide-legged sharara trousers sold together with a matching kurta, and traditionally a dupatta cut and coloured to go with them. The kurta length sets the mood: a short kurta shows off the flare and reads younger, while a floor-skimming kurta turns the same trousers into something quieter and more formal. Always check the individual product page to see exactly which pieces that set includes.
Which fabric is best for a sharara suit?
It depends on whether you want movement or structure. Georgette and chiffon are light and fluid, so the flare swings and settles — the safest choice for summer and for long evening functions. Crepe drapes with more weight and less bounce. Silk and art silk give the flare structure and a low sheen that photographs well. Organza and net stand away from the body and read sculptural but need a lining, and velvet is warm enough that it belongs only at winter weddings. Cotton breathes and does not cling in humidity, which suits daytime wear.
