It’s all nice and easy, you pick up a casual tee-shirt for the day, and throw on the denims you haven’t laundered in weeks. You tell your girlfriend how she’s always late, wait for another half hour, and eventually make it to dinner. Well, things get real when you have to dress up for a wedding, and an Indian wedding at that! Ahem! Welcome to our world, men. That’s how everyday for us is like. And mind you, we dress up for ourselves *scoffs*.
Well, don’t worry! We are here to solve all your woes; how to style for a wedding woes atleast. Read on to know about some style tips for the wedding season, what to wear, and how to not look boring.
Now, be at ease because we will not tell you to wear anything that makes you sweat, it;s going to be cotton and linen, sheer kurtas layered with jackets, cool and soothing summery shades such as aqua, ivory, pale mustard, and fun hues such as magenta to make a style statement. Keep your look unpredictable with asymmetrical kurtas teamed with Aligarhi pyjamas, manarkalis (anarkalis for men), and flared pants teamed with structured jackets. Here’s some quick and handy style inspo to help you put your best foot forward in various wedding functions, even as the mercury continues to rise.
Choose White
Guys, please get over the black shirt and beige pants! It’s White that’s doing the talking this season. A very simple way to be party to the trend is opting for a kurta in any shade of white. You can team it up with pyjamas or denims if you are going for pre-wedding functions, and add a printed half jacket in the same tone or in floral to keep it stylish. Don’t go overboard with a dupatta, unless you can really pull it off!
Join the Anarkali wagon
Okay, a little heads-up, if you are someone who is really fashion forward, give the Anarkali a try. A white frock -style kurta with chudidaars, teamed with mustard sherwani is all you need to be the dandiest groomsman at your friend’s wedding. Often termed as a ‘Manarkali’, this looks amazing as long as you have the heart to pull it off! We recommend, going astray staple pieces a bit, and giving the Manarkali a chance.
The Pastel & Floral Trends
Pastels are an absolute refreshing choice for the scorching heat. While they look great on the Indian skin tone, a pastel kurta is also quite a trendsetter in 2019. They keep you cool, they look amazing, and are superbly easily to pair up.
Talking of florals, you can always team up a nice floral jacket to compliment your look. Go for a simple silk kurta if you would and add on a floral short jacket to finish the fuss-free head turning look. Or look enticing in a bold aquamarine kurta and a floral jacket in the same hues.
Go Indo-Western
In a mood to wear something traditional but not overdoing it? Take inspiration from actor Ayushmann Khurana, who is looking dapper in this black asymmetrical kurta teamed with a long jacket and trousers. The groomsman can sport this look for a cocktail event or for the reception, either way it’s a classy choice which is offbeat too!
Paisley ties for the win
Paisley print ties are vibrant and oh-so-trendy! They instantly catch the eye, and if you are someone who’d pick a tuxedo over something more traditional, a paisley tie is what you should pick to spruce up your outfit and add the right amount of festive vibe. You can always pick tan shoes or black ones whatever go with your overall look.
The humble Dhoti
Don’t panic, a dhoti can be paired in many ways to make a right statement. As much as they are easy-breezy, they make for a perfect option for a Summer event. You can pair your sherwani with a dhoti and style it with a bright stole. Also make sure that you wear a well-fitted Sherwani which will compliment the loose, flowing dhoti.
Chikankari & sheer
Both of these are a hot trend in 2019. From women wearing Chikankari, and layering outfits with sheer, Men can take cue and incorporate the trends in their Wedding outfits. You can go for a sheer kurta with chikankari, or an ice blue kurta and sherwani with white trousers and black ankle boots to complete the look.
These were few of our curated ideas to help you balance the trends of 2019, and also make heads turn. Male fashion doesn’t have to be boring or bizarre, we hope the above points gave you enough cues. With so many events to attend, crazy dancing and, delicious food, we want you to be comfortable and at ease instead of tugging at the uncomfortable fabrics or sweating profusely. We want to end by giving you some tips that you can keep in the back of mind to strike the right chord when it comes to dressing up for an Indian Wedding!
Avoid Overdressing – Keep the theme of the wedding in mind and don’t over dress. Keeping it simple is the key.
Dress comfortably – Indian Weddings are a grand three-four day affair. Make sure you choose outfits and also do a dry run before actually sporting them on the actual functions.
Keep the funky dressup for another day – By no means are shorts, flip flops , sleeveless tees or any casual wear okay to wear to a wedding. Its best to stick to Indian traditional clothing in order to compliment the overall vibe of the wedding.
Don’t shy from Blinging it up – Sport that expensive watch you’ve meaning to wear for “something special”, go for cuff links that have bling on them, or accessorize your ethnic jackets with a gorgeous brooch.
We hope you enjoy the Big Fat Indian Wedding, gorge on delish food, while you make a statement and look your absolute best!