Washington, DC · United States
Washington dresses a little more formally than most American cities, and the wider DMV has four distinct seasons to dress for. The Gilded Seam stitches women’s kurtas, salwar kameez, co-ords and Western pieces to your measurements in Pakistan and ships them to you, whether you live in the District, in the Maryland suburbs or in Northern Virginia.
InspirationLocal notes
Sizes, customs rules and sending fabric from the USA: ordering from the USA.
Government, policy, law and embassy work all lean toward a tailored look. A kurta with a band collar or a neat round neckline, cut to hip or knee length over straight pants, sits comfortably under a blazer. Darker cambric, cotton silk and plain khaddar look sharp in a meeting room, and a matching co-ord takes the thinking out of a busy morning. Tell us the dress code in your design notes.
DC summers are humid, winters bring cold spells and some snow, and spring and fall sit comfortably in between. A small wardrobe covers the whole year:
Eid moves about eleven days earlier each year, so over time it lands in every season. If you are sending your own fabric, it travels to Pakistan and the finished outfit travels back to you separately, so give us your date on the quote form and start early; the Eid outfit timeline helps you plan. Production time and shipping costs are confirmed in your written quote.
Custom stitching · Custom design · Washington, DC
Washington dresses a little more formally than most American cities. Instead of hunting for a Pakistani tailor in Washington, DC who cuts with that in mind, you can order from us: polished kurtas, abayas for the office and Pakistani clothes for Eid, stitched to your measurements in Pakistan and shipped to you in the District, the Maryland suburbs or Northern Virginia.
Start with a design from the photos below and tell us your dress code. A dark abaya in crepe with a neat collar works under a winter coat, and our work abayas show more ideas. A kurta can be cut to sit under a blazer, with a band collar and straight pants. If you have your own design, send a photo of it. Cutting waits until you have approved a written quote that shows every detail and the full price.
8 designs shown
£96Regular £120· 20% offDesign previewSale20% OFFtwo-piece · party
A black shirt with a gold leaf vine down the front and on the cuffs, with fine gold piping, over wide trousers with a matching vine at the hem.
£84Regular £105· 20% offDesign previewSale20% OFFtwo-piece · everyday
A terracotta kameez and matching trousers, with ivory and gold embroidery at the neckline, sleeves and hem.
£60Regular £75· 20% offDesign previewSale20% OFFfrocks · everyday
A mint cotton frock with a square neck, a short button front, lace-trimmed puff sleeves and a deep lace border at the hem.
£76Regular £95· 20% offDesign previewSale20% OFFfrocks · eid
A scarlet frock with gold kiran lace on the sleeves and around the hem, a round neck and a flared calf-length skirt.
£76Regular £95· 20% offDesign previewSale20% OFFdresses · everyday
A lilac tiered midi dress with a round neck, long gathered sleeves and a floral embroidered bodice, finished with an embroidered scalloped hem.
£120Regular £150· 20% offDesign previewSale20% OFFabayas
An open pleated abaya in taupe, embroidered with cream acacia blossom and grey leaves down both front edges and above the pleated sleeve ends. Comes with a matching scarf.
£157Regular £225· 30% offDesign previewSale30% OFFjackets · party
A cherry red racer jacket with corset-style curved panels at the waist, a band collar, centre zip and a gently flared hem.
£96Regular £120· 20% offDesign previewSale20% OFFtops · everyday
A relaxed white shirt with a chest pocket, embroidered with trailing blue flower vines over one shoulder and up from the hem on the other side.
For Washington, DC
Custom design, fabric, stitching, fancy work and customisation, all arranged online and shipped to Washington, DC.
Searched in Washington, DC
The styles people in Washington, DC search for most on Google. Each is made to your size or measurements in Pakistan and shipped to Washington, DC.
Two ways to order
Both are made to your measurements in Pakistan. The minimum order is one suit, and we don’t offer free samples.
We supply the agreed fabric and make your outfit to your measurements. One parcel: the finished outfit shipped to you.
You supply suitable fabric, such as an unstitched suit, and we cut, stitch and finish it.
FAQ
Also in United States
Yes. Tell us the dress code in the design notes, choose a collar or a simple neckline, and give your preferred length in inches. A knee-length kurta with straight pants and a blazer is an easy starting point.
Yes. The finished outfit is shipped from Pakistan to your address anywhere in the DMV, and your written quote includes the shipping cost and any US import charges, so there is nothing extra to pay on delivery.
No, although a friend with a soft tape helps. Our size guide shows where each measurement is taken, and inches are fine.
Ready when you are
Tell us the garment, the service option and your city, and add a photo if you have one. We reply with a written quote in euros, US dollars or pounds, whichever you choose, including delivery and import charges.
No commitment until you approve your written quote.
