You're looking at an outfit online and it says unstitched, but what does that mean?

When a shop/seller is selling an unstitched outfit, this means they will sell you the fabric, and then you will need to get the outfit made from that fabric.

For this reason, we recommend you watch for stitched outfits, which come pre-made (or "ready sized") or your specific measurements will be asked for.

If a seller/store/website asks for your specific measurements, you can use the following websites below to help guide you! (Tips: you'll need a tape measure, and pen/paper to write the measurements down, you may need to covert from inches to centimeters, if you are going to wear heels and don't want them to show add your heel length to your total height).

Ladies:

https://varnatantu.com/2014/09/23/how-to-take-measurements-for-indian-outfits/

Gents:

https://sherwanistore.ca/pages/size-guide#:~:text=Your%20shoulder%20point(s)%20should,hold%20your%20breath%20while%20measuring.

Anarkalis (or "Gowns") are long Maxi/Midi length types of dress. Usually one piece but often times come with a skirt or pair of pants to wear underneath, and a scarf for ornament. Can come with varying sleeve styles and neck lines. (Click on the pictures to see them closer!)

A lehenga (or lehenga choli or chaniya choli) is a two piece outfit consisting of a blouse and a skirt. The skirt is usually waist to floor length, and the blouse can come in various designs of sleeve length, neck line, and length of crop. These also come with a scarf for ornament. (Click on the pictures to see them closer!)

Salwar Kameez outfits are generally two piece outfits that come with a top and pants. The top can vary in design, sleeve length, neckline, and crop length. The pants can be skinny, straight, or dhoti (like genie pants). These outfits also come with a scarf for ornament. (Click on the pictures to see them closer!)

Saris/Sarees are 3 piece outfits that consist of a blouse, a petticoat/underskirt, and a 9 yard embellished fabric piece which is the fabric you pleat, wrap, and drape around you to create the Sari Outfit.

Any one wanting this kind of look is more than welcome to buy; however, it will take lots of patience, practice and safety pins!

But Pre-stitched/pre-draped options are now becoming more available.

(Click on the pictures to see them closer!)

Kurtas are a simple men's outfit that consist of a tunic like shirt and pants that can be either skinny, straight, or dhoti (genie pants). They come in a variety of materials, colors, and designs. A kurta without a vest is more casual, with a vest is more semi-formal. (Click on the pictures to see them closer!)

Sherwanis are essentially just like Kurtas, but for fancier occasions. They are usually made of thicker/heavier fabric and are more embellished in design. (Click on the pictures to see them closer!)