Wedding Outfits For Men
In the vibrant landscape of Indian weddings, the traditional outfits are a powerful symbol of our heritage and traditions. With the vast amount of options available these days for men, we should not forget the array of styles and clothing used in traditional looks that are also available, which can be used to make many fusion styles.
Designer Sherwani
The designer sherwani is a traditional outfit worn by men in many shapes and sizes. Worn mostly in India or Pakistan, it is a long elegant attire that looks like a fusion of a jacket and a shirt. The sherwanis can be made from different luxurious fabrics such as velvet, silk or brocades. The sherwanis are mostly worn at weddings or some big festivals such as Diwali etc.
Types of Sherwanis
- Anarkali Style
This style of sherwani has a flowing floor-length silhouette with intricate embroidery and other fancy embellishments that make the outfit look regal and perfect as a wedding outfit. it can be paired with a fitted churidar for a fine look. If you want to make it into the trending list, then this outfit is perfect for you.
- Achkan style
This style of sherwani oozes out the feel of royalty and finesse with its flowing silhouette, detailed embroidery and rich fabrics. The outfit’s key characteristics are a long coat design and a mandarin collar. Wear this outfit if you want to feel like royalty on your wedding day.
- Angrakha Style
This style of sherwani has an extravagantly embellished neckline with overlapping flaps and ornately embroidered borders. It is a fusion of traditional and modern elements, making it perfect for a variety of celebrations. Wear this style if you want to look different with grace.
- Chipkan Style
This particular type of sherwani is worn only by the groom for his wedding function. It’s intricate embroidery and bold colours are a distinctive element for this kind of sherwani. The Chipkan style features asymmetrical cuts and stylish draping which will surely turn heads.
- Jodhpuri Style
The jodhpuri style sherwani has some key features like its rich velvety fabric, intricate gold embroidery and classic cuts. It also has some traditional elements like the mandarin collar and is traditionally paired with loose pants for a complete look.
- Embroidered Sherwani
This outfit is characterised by its ornate and elaborate embroidery work done on the collar, cuffs and hemline. The various types of embroidery used here are cross stitch, crewel and aari and can have patterns and motifs such as floral, animals, birds or paisleys.
- Bedecked Cream Coloured Sherwani
This type of sherwani is typically embellished in either gold or silver threads. The sherwani is usually made with silk or brocade and the base colour usually remains cream hued. It can be decorated in beadwork or sequins which makes it an ideal choice for weddings.
- Straight Style
This long coat-like outfit reaches the ankles which are fastened at the front by buttons. This straight-cut sherwani is a simple outfit made from silk or brocade and embellished with embroidery or beadwork or any other embellishments. It is usually worn with a churidar.
Traditional dhoti kurta
Another type of traditional outfit worn by men during their wedding, the dhoti is a piece of rectangular cloth that is wrapped around the waist and legs and tucked into the waistband. There can be many styles of wearing a dhoti which can create different outfits for many occasions. Some people prefer to drape it with simple folds while others prefer to drape it in intricate styles.
- Kochano Style
This is a traditional dhoti style in West Bengal. It is worn by wrapping the dhoti around the waist and the legs with pleats that are tucked in the front of the waistband.
- Dhotar Style
This type of dhoti oozes grace and elegance with its long flowing cloth draped over the shoulder and then wrapped around the waist. It is available in many vibrant colours with intricate patterns.
- Dulangi Style
This style of dhoti is draped around the waist and legs and can be styled in many ways. Its versatility makes its draping style graceful and sophisticated.
- Dhotra Kachche Panche
This style of dhoti is worn with a tucked-in scarf along with the traditional dhoti style. This fusion of two cultural styles is stylish and unique and is a must-have in your wardrobe if you want to look different on your wedding day.
- Pancha Style
This style of dhoti is a versatile outfit that can be styled in five different ways. The word “Pancha“comes from the Hindi word panch which means five, hence the five different styles. This elegant style of dhoti is a must-have for every groom who aspires to be different.
Conclusion
India is a vast country with different styles of traditional clothing and the sherwanis and dhotis are just a small part of it. The different styles of sherwanis and dhotis that we talked about here have hopefully helped you to understand and plan a unique outfit for your wedding.
