The bride's sisters are front and centre all day — in the photos, in the procession, on the dance floor. So your outfit can be genuinely glamorous, as long as it sits a step below the bride's. Here's how to choose and where to buy sister-of-the-bride outfits online wherever you are.

How dressed up should the sister of the bride be?

More than an ordinary guest, but not bridal. You can wear rich hand embroidery and a show-stopping silhouette — a lehenga, sharara, gharara or anarkali — in a striking colour. The two things to avoid are bridal red and heavy bridal gold (traditionally the bride's), and anything that reads as a full bridal lehenga. Beyond that, shine. Browse our sister-of-the-bride collection and the wider bride and sister edit.

Coordinating with the bridal party

Sisters often coordinate — matching each other, or complementing the bride's palette for a polished family look in photographs. This is where a true custom-colour service earns its keep: AÏNN London matches your exact shade from a library of 900+ hand-dyed colours, so sisters can be tonal or perfectly matched rather than “nearly.” Modest, hijab-friendly options work for every event too — see our modest collection.

What to wear to each event

For the mehndi, go colourful and easy to dance in — a sharara or gharara is ideal. For the nikah, lean elegant and a little more modest. For the baraat, this is your most glamorous moment, so a richly embroidered lehenga in a deep jewel tone is perfect. For the walima, polished and contemporary works beautifully. For more on guest etiquette by event, see our wedding guest outfits guide.

Buying online by region

UK: ordering from a UK-based label means no import duties, faster delivery and pricing in pounds, with delivery included over £500. Canada: orders ship duties-included (DDP), so customs charges are handled up front and nothing is held at the border. USA: US orders ship duties-unpaid, so US buyers pay import duty/customs on arrival (usually collected by the courier before delivery) — budget for it. AÏNN London ships to both by tracked, insured courier. US and Canadian dress sizes run about two sizes below UK numbers, and Pakistani sizes smaller again, so made-to-measure is the safe choice. Our guide to buying from abroad covers shipping, duties and sizing in full.

Timing

Order early enough to coordinate. In-stock pieces ship in around 10–12 days, made-to-order takes about 4–6 weeks, and heavily embroidered pieces take longer — so if sisters are matching custom colours, give yourselves a few months. Klarna and Clearpay are available through our buy now, pay later option, and you'll receive a video of the finished outfit before dispatch.

Frequently asked questions

What should the sister of the bride wear?

A glamorous lehenga, sharara, gharara or anarkali in a jewel tone or metallic — dressed up, but avoiding bridal red, heavy bridal gold and full bridal silhouettes so you complement the bride.

Where can I buy sister-of-the-bride Pakistani outfits online?

From a label that offers custom colour and ships internationally, like AÏNN London — UK buyers pay no import duty, Canada ships duties-included (DDP), and US buyers pay their own import duty on arrival.

Can sisters coordinate or match their outfits?

Yes — with a 900+ hand-dyed colour library you can match sisters exactly or coordinate tonally with the bride's palette for a polished family look.

How early should I order?

In-stock pieces ship in around 10–12 days and made-to-order takes about 4–6 weeks. If you're matching custom colours across sisters, allow a few months.

Explore the sister-of-the-bride collection, match a shade in the colour library, or get in touch to coordinate the bridal party.

Last updated: June 2026