Shalwar kameez is not just traditional dressing — it’s about self-expression.

Whether or not you’re preparing to get dressed up for a wedding, Eid, Jummah prayers, or just an outing, having a decent flow and shape of your clothes to your figure is what it is about.

Our Bin Rasheed philosophy is quite simply: Each man deserves to feel great about what he’s wearing, regardless of his figure. That’s why we’re firm believers in respecting our heritage in “Style in Heritage” — taking traditional Eastern dressing and redefining it into thoughtful, bespoke-inspired clothing that is flattering to any man’s figure.

Now, let’s move on to practical, easy-to-follow style tips for individual figures so that you feel proud, correct, and graceful in your shalwar kameez!

1. Athletic physique: Emphasis on muscles

If you possess an athlete’s physique — broad shoulders, defined chest, bulging biceps — your shalwar kameez needs to be fitted to highlight your muscles but not tight or restrictive.

Things to Focus On:

Tailor-made kameez with fitted sides naturally molds your upper half.

Use slightly more rigid materials such as wash-and-wear or cotton mixtures — these hold form and won’t stick to you excessively.

Opt for slim collars and straight-cut plackets to emphasize your overall figure, rather than emphasizing an individual feature.

Don’t over-accessorize — your figure speaks for itself.

Style Tip:
Wear a charcoal gray fitted kameez and a waistcoat of different color in dark hue such as navy or black. This is an elegant look and yet allows your figure to speak for itself in it.

2. Lean Body: Volume Building

If you are lean, you want to add shape and bulk to your figure without getting weighed down by clothing.

Things to Focus On:

Use textured fabrics like karandi, khaddar, or linen – these provide visual bulk on their own.

Go for slightly relaxed or straight cut kameez in long lengths — more presence is established

Pair loose or semi-loose shalwars to achieve balance on the lower half of the body.

Intricate designs or embroidery on the chest or shoulder can be used to create an illusion of depth.

Style Tip
Use lighter colors like ash gray or cream and complement them with an unadorned waistcoat in a slightly darker hue like mocha or olive. Such pairings add character and presence to your look.

3. For Tall Figure: Accepting Proportions

Tall men generally share one main issue — keeping proportion so that the clothing isn’t looking stretched or too large. The secret is to subtly break the vertical line.

Key Points to Emphasize

Opt for knee or mid-thigh kameez — it balances both parts of your outfit nicely.

Add horizontal elements like shoulder stitching or chest pockets to minimize the appearance of being stretched.

Wear heavy or formal materials to not reveal a “flowy” look that will add to you looking even taller.

Try contrasting waistcoats or color-blocked layers to break up the visual height.

Style Tip:
Go for two-toned look — e.g., light gray kameez paired with dark gray waistcoat and dark colored shalwar. This breaks the line and unifies everything.

4. Petite Body Type: Incorporating Vertical Elements

If you’re petite, you want to do something contrary to what you’d normally think: create an illusion of height and stretch out your silhouette. It’s about the details — defined lines, verticality, and no distractions.

Points to Focus On:

Wear a slightly tight, straight kameez that is not below the knees.

Go for vertical self-prints or plain colors — not something super loud or overwhelming

Use narrower shalwars or tapered pants (also referred to as cigarette pants or churidar pajamas) to create vertical flow

Avoid excessively large collars, large buttons, or loud embroidery that might overwhelm your figure.

Style Tip

A monochromatic outfit in dark blue or traditional black paired with shoes of matching hue is lengthening and makes you look taller and more elegant — crisp, fresh, and confident.

Styling essentials for every body type

Regardless of your build, there are certain golden rules that every man has to adhere to while dressing up in a shalwar kameez:

Fit Over Fashion Fashion may change, yet well-fitted clothes never go out of current trends. Whether you are athletic or slim, tall or short, get your clothes tailored to your figure, not to that dummy!

Choose Your Fabric Wisely Based on Your Climate & Comfort Do not suffer for fashion. We equip you with a variety of comfortable, easy-to-maintain fabrics such as cotton, boski, khaddar, and wash-and-wear to enable you to look smart year round.

Don’t Be Too Overenthus Classic buttons, plain collar, and neat stitching sometimes speak volumes where flashy embellishment is not necessary. Let personality and fit be what dictates appearance.

Footwear is critical Complete the appearance by accessorizing it with shoes that match your outfit’s color. You can add a touch to your Eastern wear with leather sandals, simple loafers, or even Peshawari chappals.

Lastly: Confidence is the Best Fit Our shalwar kameez is not one that you put on and forget. What you receive at Bin Rasheed is not merely good quality Eastern clothing, but guidance on what to do with it, based on tradition and sense. The shalwar kameez is not an off-the-rack experience. It stretches and shrinks to grow up or down to you.

So whether you’re hitting the gym or staying lean, standing tall or living compact — there’s a shalwar kameez style for every man.

Remember: True style doesn’t chase trends. It honors who you are.
Bin Rasheed – Style in Heritage