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The most popular places to buy Indian wedding guest outfits online in the USA, UK and Canada are Lashkaraa (affordable, fast US delivery), Kalki Fashion (huge wedding range), Utsav Fashion (value prices and custom tailoring), Aza Fashions and Pernia's Pop-Up Shop (designer labels), and smaller makers like Bahe Kurtiz (made-to-measure from Jaipur with duties paid). Before you order, check four things: who pays import duties, how long custom stitching takes, whether custom pieces can be returned, and the total price including shipping.
By the Bahe Kurtiz team, Jaipur. Yes, we are one of the shops on this list, so we have kept the comparison factual and linked each brand's own policy pages. Policies change often, so always confirm at checkout. Information checked in November 2026.
The 4 things that matter most when buying from abroad
- Duties and taxes. Some shops ship "duties paid" (DDP), so the price you see is the price you pay. Others ship "duties unpaid" (DDU), and the courier asks you to pay import duty before delivery. With current US tariffs on Indian clothing, this can add a lot to your cost.
- Lead time. Made-to-order and designer pieces can take weeks. Order at least 3–4 weeks before the wedding, and much earlier for designer labels.
- Returns on stitched items. Almost every shop treats custom-stitched or altered pieces as final sale. Read the return policy before choosing custom fit.
- Fit. Indian sizes run differently. Use each shop's size chart, or choose a shop that stitches to your measurements.
Comparison at a glance
| Shop | Best for | Custom fit | Duties to USA | Typical Anarkali price | |---|---|---|---|---| | Lashkaraa | Affordable designer look, fast US delivery | Stitching options on some styles | Mostly prepaid (check their duties page) | From around $100 | | Kalki Fashion | Big wedding range | Premium styles, about +20% | Customer pays | Around $200–$800 | | Utsav Fashion | Value prices, many tailoring options | Yes, on marked items | Duty-free delivery to the US per their policy | Around $90–$400 | | Aza Fashions | Designer labels | By request | Check at checkout (pages differ) | Designer pricing | | Pernia's Pop-Up Shop | 500+ designers, New York and London stores | Tailoring in store | Customer pays | Designer pricing | | Bahe Kurtiz | Made-to-measure from Jaipur, duties paid | Free | Included (DDP) | Around $50–$60 |
The shops in detail
Lashkaraa
Good for: guests who want a designer look on a budget and quick delivery.
- Ready-to-ship styles are dispatched in about 1–2 days.
- Free shipping on larger orders to the US, UK and Canada.
- Their pages describe duties for US orders as prepaid, with a small per-order fee. Check their duties page for the current amount.
- Custom or altered pieces are usually final sale.
Kalki Fashion
Good for: the widest choice of wedding Anarkalis, lehengas and shararas.
- Free shipping on orders over a set amount to the US and UK, per their shipping page.
- Customers pay import duties.
- Customisation is available on premium styles for about 20% extra, per their customisation page.
Utsav Fashion
Good for: value prices and made-to-measure tailoring on many styles.
- Their shipping policy describes duty-free delivery to the US.
- Stitching adds a few working days. Delivery to the US is about 1–2 weeks on average.
- Returns of stitched items are limited; see their return policy.
Aza Fashions
Good for: designer labels from top Indian designers.
- Many garments are made to order, so allow several weeks before shipping.
- Customised styles cannot be returned.
- Their pages differ on duties, so confirm at checkout. See their shipping page.
Pernia's Pop-Up Shop
Good for: designer shopping, with physical stores in New York and London.
- Customers pay import duties (DDU), per their shipping page.
- Returns are short-window and for store credit; custom items are not returnable.
- The New York store offers tailoring.
Bahe Kurtiz (us)
Good for: guests who want a made-to-measure Anarkali or kurta set from Jaipur with no customs bill.
- Free custom fit: send your bust, waist, hip and height and we stitch to your measurements.
- Duties paid (DDP) to the USA, UK, Canada, UAE and Australia, with free tracked shipping.
- Made-to-measure pieces take about 5–7 working days, then 5–10 business days for delivery. Order 3–4 weeks ahead.
- We send photos of your actual piece before it ships, and we confirm your dispatch date on WhatsApp. See the Bahe Promise.
- Honest limits: we are a small Jaipur maker with a smaller range than the big marketplaces, and we are newer to selling online.
Which shop should you choose?
- Wedding in less than 2 weeks: choose a ready-to-ship style from a shop with fast local delivery.
- You want designer labels: Aza Fashions or Pernia's Pop-Up Shop, and order early.
- You want the widest choice: Kalki Fashion.
- You want it stitched to your size with no customs bill: a made-to-measure shop with DDP shipping, like Bahe Kurtiz.
- Your budget is tight: compare the total price including shipping and duties, not just the item price.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to pay customs when buying Indian clothes online in the USA? It depends on the shop. Some ship duties paid, so there is nothing to pay on delivery. Others ship duties unpaid, and the courier collects import duty from you. Check the shop's shipping or duties page before you order.
How early should I order an Indian outfit for a wedding? At least 3–4 weeks before the wedding for made-to-measure pieces, and 2–3 months for designer labels.
Can I return a custom-stitched Indian outfit? Usually not. Most shops treat custom and altered pieces as final sale, although some will fix the piece if it does not match the measurements you sent.
What size should I order in Indian clothes? Indian sizes are based on bust measurement. Measure yourself and use the shop's chart. See our guide on how to measure yourself for a custom kurta set and our Indian size converter.
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