Quick answer: Buying Pakistani clothes online from abroad comes down to three things — shipping and duties, delivery time, and sizing. Order from a seller that ships duties-included (DDP) so buyers in Canada and most countries avoid surprise customs charges (UK buyers ordering from a UK label pay none) — the main exception is the USA, where orders ship duties-unpaid and US buyers pay import duty on arrival. Allow around 10–12 days for in-stock, 4–6 weeks for made-to-order and 3–4 months for heavy bridal; and choose made-to-measure, since Pakistani sizes run smaller than UK, US and Canadian sizes. AÏNN London handles all three and sends a video before dispatch.
Whether you're in London, New York or Toronto, buying Pakistani clothes online from abroad is straightforward once you understand how shipping, duties and sizing work. This is the master guide — use it alongside our region- and occasion-specific guides linked throughout.
Shipping and duties: the part that catches people out
The single most important question to ask any overseas seller is whether they ship duties-included (DDP) or duties-unpaid. With duties-unpaid, your parcel can be held at customs until you pay import duty, sales tax and a courier handling fee — a nasty surprise that can add up. With duties-included (DDP), all of that is handled up front, so the price you pay is the price you pay. AÏNN London ships duties-included to the UK and most countries (the USA is the exception — see below), by tracked, insured courier, with delivery included on orders over £500.
How this plays out by region: UK buyers ordering from a UK-based label pay no import duty at all and get the fastest delivery (UK buyer's guide). Canadian buyers' orders ship duties-included, so GST/HST, duty and handling fees are handled up front (Canada buyer's guide). US orders ship duties-unpaid, so US buyers pay import duty/customs on arrival — budget for it on top of the order price (US buyer's guide).
Delivery timelines, wherever you are
Production time matters more than shipping time. As a guide across all regions: in-stock pieces ship in around 10–12 days; made-to-order takes about 4–6 weeks; and a heavily embroidered bridal piece takes 3–4 months, because bridal embroidery can involve 800+ hours of handwork (partywear is lighter at around 200 hours). If your event is soon, choose in-stock; if you want a custom colour or design and have time, choose made-to-order. Bridal buyers should map it out with our shopping timeline.
Sizing across the UK, US, Canada and Pakistan
Sizing is the other thing to get right from abroad. US and Canadian dress sizes share the same numbering, which runs about two sizes below UK numbers — and Pakistani sizes run smaller than all of them, so a UK 12 is often a Pakistani Large or XL. Rather than convert across systems, choose made-to-measure: provide your measurements and the outfit is cut to your body, with a 3–5 inch alteration margin so a local tailor can fine-tune it. Use our measuring guide and UK vs Pakistani sizing guide.
Colour, payment and seeing it before it ships
Two things make buying remotely feel safe. First, a real custom-colour service — AÏNN London matches your exact shade from a 900+ hand-dyed colour library, so you're not stuck with stock shades. Second, a video of your finished outfit before dispatch, so you approve it before it travels. You can also spread the cost with Klarna or Clearpay through our buy now, pay later option.
Find the right guide for your occasion
Once you know how shipping and sizing work, browse by what you need: party wear, wedding guest outfits, or mother-of-the-bride outfits — each with region-by-region buying advice. If you're ordering directly from Pakistan rather than a UK label, read how to order from Pakistan and our safety guide on ordering online first.
Frequently asked questions
How do I avoid customs charges when buying Pakistani clothes from abroad?
Order from a seller that ships duties-included (DDP), like AÏNN London, so import duties and taxes are handled up front. This applies to the UK and most countries (UK buyers pay no import duty at all). The USA is the exception — US orders ship duties-unpaid, so US buyers pay import duty on arrival.
How long does it take to receive Pakistani clothes ordered online?
Around 10–12 days for in-stock pieces, about 4–6 weeks for made-to-order, and 3–4 months for heavily embroidered bridal pieces — consistent across the UK, US and Canada.
How do I get the right size ordering internationally?
Choose made-to-measure and provide your measurements. Pakistani sizes run smaller than UK, US and Canadian sizes, and a 3–5 inch alteration margin lets a local tailor perfect the fit.
Can I see the outfit before it ships internationally?
Yes — AÏNN London sends a video of your finished outfit before dispatch, so you approve it before it travels.
Which countries does AÏNN London ship to?
AÏNN London is UK-based and ships to the UK, the US and Canada (among other destinations) by tracked, insured courier. Duties are included for the UK and most countries; US orders ship duties-unpaid, so US customers pay import duty on arrival.
Start with the collection: browse bridal, party wear or the in-stock collection, find your shade in the colour library, or get in touch.
Last updated: June 2026
