Stitched pieces carry the deepest cuts this November. Most of the ready to wear range in the 11.11 sale at Alkaram is 40% or 20% off, so it is tempting to fill the cart in five minutes. Spend those five minutes with a measuring tape instead. Sale pieces cannot be exchanged, and the 11.11 sale women ready to wear edit is selling fastest in the larger sizes. This guide shows how to measure, how each cut fits and where the best value sits right now.
Why the Right Size Matters More in a Sale
Three points from the FAQ page on alkaramstudio.com shape how you should shop this sale:
- Sale items are not eligible for return or exchange.
- Alkaram does not offer alteration services.
- On Cash on Delivery orders, you pay the rider before you open the parcel.
Put simply, the size you order is the size you keep. Any tailor can shorten a sleeve, but a shirt that is tight across the chest is hard to save. If standard sizes never fit you well, unstitched fabric may be the smarter buy, and the 11.11 unstitched sale has more than 270 designs to choose from.
11.11 Sale Women Ready to Wear: Sizes 12 to 16 Are Going First
When this guide was written on 6 November, the sale had more than 470 stitched pieces, almost all in sizes 6 to 16. Sizes 6, 8 and 10 were still available in more than 80% of designs. Sizes 12, 14 and 16 told a different story, with each one already sold out in close to half of the designs.
If you wear size 12 or above, buy the pieces you love first and browse later. Use the size filter so you only see designs still available in your size. A small group of pieces, including the abayas and some shirts, comes in S, M and L or in one free size instead of numbered sizes.
Measure in Five Minutes
- Pick your best fitting shirt and spread it on a bed with no folds.
- Run the tape straight across the chest, just below the armholes, then multiply by two.
- Measure the length from the top of the shoulder seam to the hem.
- Repeat with a trouser or culotte you like: the waist across, then the length from waist to hem.
- On the product page, tap View Size Chart and pick the size closest to your numbers.
Between two sizes? Go one size up if you plan to wear a thermal or sweater underneath this winter. Stay with the smaller size for fitted western cuts that are meant to sit close to the body. Buying for your husband or brother as well? Men's stitched pieces come in sizes S to XL, and some go up to XXL.
Know the Cut Before You Pick the Size
Each cut fits a little differently, so the same size can feel different from one piece to the next. Here is what the sale holds, with sale prices from 6 November:
- Kurtis: 44 pieces, all 50% off, from PKR 1,395 to PKR 2,995. They are shorter than a regular shirt, so check the length if you like more cover.
- Shirts: about 105 pieces from PKR 995 to PKR 5,843. Focus on the chest measurement, since you will pair them with bottoms you already own.
- Shirt and culotte sets: 76 sets from PKR 2,495 to PKR 5,993. Culottes are wide and cropped, so the waist matters more than the length.
- Shirt and trouser sets: 82 sets from PKR 2,645 to PKR 10,872. Straight trousers sit closer to the leg, so check the hip as well as the waist.
- 3 piece suits with a dupatta: 38 suits from PKR 3,845 to PKR 13,592, and almost all are embroidered.
- Separates: trousers from PKR 875, culottes from PKR 995 and bootcut pants from PKR 1,040.
- Abayas with a stole: 13 pieces at 30% off, from PKR 4,473 to PKR 5,803.
Fabrics and When You Will Wear Them
Most stitched pieces in the sale are light to mid weight. Cambric leads with about 100 pieces, followed by Irish, jacquard, yarn dyed, dobby, cotton silk and raw silk. Only a handful are khaddar.
That makes them easy to wear indoors this winter under a shawl or cardigan, and on their own once February warms up. For dawats, look at cotton silk, raw silk, cotton satin and lurex jacquard, which carry a soft sheen. For office days, cambric, Irish and dobby stay neat through long hours. If a wedding is on your calendar, start with these fabrics, since they are the dressiest stitched pieces in the sale.
Where the Biggest Discounts Sit
- 50% off: about 180 pieces, led by all 44 kurtis, around 40 shirts and more than 30 shirt and culotte sets.
- 45% off: about 180 pieces, mostly shirts, shirt and culotte sets and 3 piece culotte suits.
- 20% to 30% off: a smaller group that includes many formal 3 piece suits, shirt and trouser sets and the abayas.
For every stitched discount in one place, open the 11.11 ready to wear sale and filter by category and discount. If you only want half price pieces, set the discount filter to 50%. Working to a fixed amount? Use the price filter and fill your cart from the lowest band up.
Quick Answers Before You Check Out
Can I exchange a stitched piece bought in the 11.11 sale?
No. According to Alkaram's FAQ page, sale items are not eligible for return or exchange, which is why measuring first matters so much.
Will Alkaram alter a stitched piece for me?
No. Alkaram does not offer alteration services, so any changes need to be made by your own tailor.
How long does delivery take?
Standard delivery takes 3 to 5 working days for most of Pakistan. A flat delivery charge of PKR 250 applies to orders nationwide, unless a free delivery offer covers your order.
Measure Once, Shop With Confidence
Ready to wear is the quickest way to a full wardrobe, and the 11.11 prices make it even more tempting. Measure a shirt that fits, check the size chart, choose the cut that suits your day and move quickly if you wear the larger sizes.
Measure today and shop your favorites before your size sells out.
