RIWAYAT

Riwayat Embroidered Silk Blend Suits That Dress You Up Without Weighing You Down

Riwayat is Esra's collection of embroidered silk suits in Pakistan, made for the events that sit between everyday wear and full formal wear. Each stitched 3 piece suit has an embroidered silk blend shirt, a matching trouser and a light dupatta. The fabric has a soft shine. The embroidery is enough for a dinner, an engagement or a family gathering, but never so heavy that the suit feels like a wedding outfit. Every design is ready to wear in sizes S to L, and most designs are on sale right now. We deliver across Pakistan and provide worldwide delivery.

Why Silk Blend Is the Smartest Fabric for Semi Formal Wear

Silk blend is silk mixed with another fibre. This small change makes a big difference. You keep the softness and shine of silk, but the fabric becomes stronger, holds its shape better and is easier to look after.

Here is how silk blend compares with other fabrics for semi formal wear in Pakistan.

• Lighter than raw silk, so it is comfortable through a long evening
• Less delicate than pure silk, so it does not snag or mark as easily
• Does not crease as much as pure silk in a car or at a dinner table
• Falls smoothly on the body and catches light softly
• Holds embroidery well without feeling stiff or heavy

For a Pakistani woman who wants to look well dressed at a dinner or engagement without worrying about her outfit all evening, a silk blend suit is the most practical choice.

Inside Every Riwayat Suit, Shirt, Trouser and Dupatta All Stitched

You do not need a tailor. Each Riwayat suit arrives stitched and ready to wear.

• Shirt: embroidered silk blend with traditional motifs on the front, sleeves or hem
• Trouser: matching silk blend, cut to pair cleanly with the shirt
• Dupatta: light organza or matching fabric, easy to drape or pin
• Sizes: S, M and L, with a size chart on every product page
• Price: sale prices from around PKR 8,300, with 20% to 30% off most designs

Because the suit is ready to wear, there is no waiting for stitching and no risk of a tailor changing the look. What you see on the product page is what arrives at your door.

The Semi Formal Gap, Too Dressy for Lawn and Too Light for Net

Most wardrobes in Pakistan have two kinds of outfits. Lawn for daytime and casual wear. Net, chiffon or velvet for weddings. There is often nothing for the events in the middle, and those events happen more often than weddings do.

Think of these moments.

• An engagement where you are a guest, not family
• A dinner with your husband's colleagues or your own
• A milad at a relative's house
• A Friday family lunch during wedding season
• A dholki or a small mehndi at home
• An Eid lunch with extended family

Riwayat is made for exactly these occasions. These ready to wear silk suits look more polished than lawn and feel lighter than formals. You look right for the event without looking like you tried too hard.

Style One Silk Suit Two Ways, From Daytime Lunch to Evening Dinner

A good silk blend suit should work for more than one event. Here is how to change the look without changing the outfit.

For daytime gatherings, wear the dupatta loosely over one shoulder or around the neck. Keep jewellery small, such as studs and a thin bracelet. Flat sandals or low block heels keep the look relaxed. Let the shine of the fabric do the work.

For evening events, pin the dupatta at one shoulder so it stays in place. Choose earrings with a little weight, such as jhumkas or drops. Add heels and a small clutch. Darker shades in the collection look best under indoor lights, while lighter shades suit garden and daytime events.

Classic Colours and Embroidery Made for Pakistani Gatherings

The Riwayat palette follows the shades Pakistani women reach for when they dress up. Deeper tones for evening dinners and indoor events. Softer tones for daytime lunches and outdoor gatherings. Each shade is paired with embroidery in a matching or gently contrasting thread, so the detail shows without shouting. The result is a suit that photographs well, sits well in a room full of other guests and still looks like you.

Find Your Fit in Sizes S to L With a Chart on Every Product

Every Riwayat suit comes in S, M and L. Each product page has a size chart with the shirt and trouser measurements. Measure a shirt you already own and compare it with the chart before you order. If you sit between two sizes, choose the larger one, as silk blend does not stretch. If the fit is not right, exchanges follow our Refund and Exchange Policy.

Silk Suits Delivered Across Pakistan With Worldwide Delivery

Esra delivers to every city in Pakistan, including Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan, Peshawar, Hyderabad, Sialkot and Gujranwala. Order early if you have an event coming up so there is time to try the suit on and exchange it if needed.

We also provide worldwide delivery. Customers in the UK, USA, UAE, Canada, Australia and many other countries order Riwayat for events abroad. When your order is dispatched, we email you a tracking number so you can follow your parcel. Please see our Shipping Policy for full details on international delivery.

Keep the Shine With Simple Care for Silk Blend Suits

Silk blend is easier to care for than pure silk, but a few habits will keep it looking new for years.

• Dry clean when possible. It protects both the shine and the embroidery.
• If you iron at home, use a low to medium setting on the reverse side. Place a thin cotton cloth over the embroidery.
• Do not spray perfume directly on the fabric. Alcohol can leave marks on silk blends. Apply perfume before you dress.
• Store the suit on a hanger inside a cloth cover, away from direct sunlight.
• If the suit gets a small spill, blot gently with a dry cloth. Do not rub.

Shop More From Esra, Lawn for Day and Net for Weddings

Riwayat covers the middle of your wardrobe. For the rest, Esra has you covered too. For daytime events in summer, the Festive Lawn collection has embroidered lawn with silk dupattas. For full formal wear such as barat and walima, the Nazaqat collection has embroidered net. The newest silk blend designs appear first in New Arrivals, and every Riwayat suit is also part of our Ready to Wear range.