Be fashionably patriotic

On the Diamond Jubilee of Pakistan’s Independence, get some fashion inspiration from top Pakistani celebrities and celebrate the momentous occasion with grace, confidence and style

This August, Independence Day celebrations will be particularly special since Pakistan is going to mark its Diamond Jubilee, commemorating 75 years since the Partition of the subcontinent into two countries: Pakistan and India.

While the monsoon season might be disturbing our day-to-day affairs, it hasn’t stopped vendors from setting up stalls across the nation selling Pakistani flags, badges and other such items. It’s only a matter of time before the green flags dominate the landscape in each part of the country.

And of course, wearing the right outfit on Independence Day is equally important as on this occasion the whole nation comes together to celebrate the moment with national spirit and fervour, donning hues of green and white.

In case you have no clue what to wear this 14th August, BOLD brings you a round-up of the best-dressed Pakistani celebrities on Independence Day to make it easier for you to find your perfect outfit for the day!

1) Mahira Khan

An all-white outfit can never go wrong on Independence Day. The superstar looked elegant yet chic in this solid white pleated shirt paired with a white pair of pants. Wearing her hair down to the left, she accessorised the outfit with a small Pakistan flag badge on the right-side of her shirt, ensuring a perfect blend of panache and patriotism to flaunt on 14th August.

2) Ayeza Khan

Dressed in a white chikan kari pishwas with front button-down closure and white lace, Ayeza Khan managed to boast a new level of elegance. The outfit is so gorgeous that you don’t need flashing jewellery to stand out from the crowd. To showcase her love for Pakistan, Ayeza, like Mahira Khan, accessorised her outfit with a Pakistan flag badge. We are absolutely in love with this look!

3) Maya Ali

If you wish to exude a more traditional look this Independence Day, Maya Ali has the perfect outfit for you. The diva looked breathtakingly bewitching in this deep green lehnga and shirt with gold embellishments and gota work paired with an organza dupatta of the same colour.

4) Humayun Saeed

Humayun Saeed is not just a pro at playing a wide range of characters since he also knows how to rock every outfit that comes his way. Keeping it traditional yet stylish, he turned heads wearing a white shalwar suit and a dark green waistcoat accessorised with a white pocket square. This is a perfect outfit for all the men out there looking to channel their inner patriotism for the country.

5) Fahad Mustafa

Known for his extravagant fashion sense and ability to always amp up the style game, Fahad Mustafa is a sartorial inspiration for men looking for a formal but trendy outfit to wear on Pakistan’s 75th Independence Day. The multitalented star wore a solid white shalwar suit and paired it with a fancy off-white coat and a deep green silk pocket square. With a wristwatch on one hand and a beaded bracelet on the other, Fahad denotes the most dapper look men can go for this Independence Day.

6) Mehwish Hayat

Keeping it simple yet chic on Independence Day, Mehwish Hayat was spotted wearing a white chikankari shirt as she posed for some stunning pictures under the Pakistan flag to inundate social media feeds with some awesome contents.

7) Feroze Khan

Most men can’t pull off a dark green coat, but Feroze Khan is an exception. The Khuda Aur Mohabbat star looked dapper in a white button-down shirt paired with a solid green coat; another style inspiration for Pakistani men this 14^th August.

8) Mawra Hocane

What’s more comfortable and equally stylish than wearing a lawn kurti with a plain shalwar? Mawra Hocane looked adorable in this green-and-white digitally printed kurti, which she paired with a white tulip shalwar as she posed in front of the Pakistan flag to showcase her love for the country.

9) Ali Rehman Khan

Take Pakistan’s diamond jubilee celebrations up a notch by wearing a white silk sherwani with an embroidered green pocket square. Ali Rehman Khan effortlessly flaunted this beautiful outfit, raising the fashion bar for all the men out there.

10) Zahid Ahmed

Zahid Ahmed may just have the perfect look for all those men who want to don a patriotic outfit, which is both cool and stylish. Wearing an impeccable white button-down shirt over a green T-shirt, Zahid was spotted flashing a pair of glasses and a beaded bracelet on one hand as he posed outdoors with the beloved green flag.

With some fashion inspiration from top Pakistani celebrities, you may also come up with the perfect Independence Day outfit to ensure that you celebrate the momentous occasion with grace and confidence.