mohit malalkar asked
My sister’s wedding is coming up. Please suggest me what to wear to it & what are the best ideas for my sister marriage dress?
Shilpa Ahuja answered
Hi Mohit!
There are so many ideas in menswear for family weddings. You can go for sherwani, a heavy kurta, bundhgala, dhoti, tuxedo or suit. If you want something traditional, sherwanis are my personal favorites for immediate family weddings because they are statement outfits, show-stealers and also suit most body types! For western-wear, my recommendation is a tuxedo because it’s a classic wedding choice.
Sherwani:
The latest trend in sherwanis include shoulder and sleeve embroidery, unique duppatta colors and bold patterns. The trendiest colors include black and gold, wine, burgundy and pale gold. Navy and violet are also very popular. Here are some latest sherwanis we saw on the runways this year:
- Rohit Bal SS16 Collection
- Manish Malhotra SS16 Collection
- Shantanu & Nikhil
- Rohit Bal
- Shantanu & Nikhil
- Manish Malhotra
- Rohit Bal
- Manish Malhotra
You can find the latest sherwani trends here: Designer Wedding Sherwani for Men
Bundhgala:
The second best option is bundhgala. You can choose something with bold botanical motifs, or with all-over embroidery. If you want something less heavy, you can even go for something in silk, but without any embroidery or handiwork.
Wear the sherwani and bundhgala with black or white chooridar or salwar. Add a pair of matching jootis or black patent leather loafers.
- Manish Malhotra
- Manish Malhotra
- Rohit Bal
- Rohit Bal
- Shantanu & Nikhil
- Manish Malhotra
Classic/ Indo-Western Suits:
You can either go for a classic two or three-piece suit, or an Indo-western style. Velvet jackets, velvet lapels in contrasting colors, embroidered jackets are all very trendy, and were seen in Manish Malhotra’s latest Menswear collection 2015.
- Manish Malhotra
- Rajat Tangri
- Manish Malhotra
- Rohit Bal
- Burberry
- Manish Malhotra
Also check out: Latest Men’s Designer Suits for Winter 2016
Tuxedo:
Black, white or navy tuxedos are also great options to wear to your brother or sister’s wedding! They look so classy and sophisticated. Pair a well-fitted one or two-button tuxedo jacket with a matching pair of trousers and black patent leather Oxford shoes. You can also add a pocket scarf and a bow-tie for a more formal look.
- George Clooney
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Henry Cavill
- Daniel Craig wearing whole-cut oxfords
Also check out:
Men’s Tux Shoes: A Simple Guide to Pairing Shoes with a Tuxedo
Best Tuxedo Looks at Oscars 2016
11 Ways to Wear a White Tuxedo Every Man Needs to Know
Kurta:
Heavy designer kurtas are a good option if you want something simple, easy-to-wear and traditional and not as heavy-duty as a sherwani. Go for an embroidered one and pair it with a matching silk duppatta and white chooridar. You can even pair your kurta with a dhoti for an experimental look.
- Nivedita Saboo
- Manish Malhotra
- Manish Malhotra
- Manish Malhotra
Also check out: Indian Wedding Guest Outfits for Men: Kurtas, Indian Designer Suits
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Shilpa Ahuja the editor-in-chief of ShilpaAhuja.com, which she founded with the goal of inspiring confidence in the modern working woman through fashion. Other than defining the direction of the magazine, she also writes about fashion & beauty trend forecasts, industry analysis, and opinions.
Shilpa’s work has been published in the University of Fashion blog and Jet Airways magazine. She is also an artist, illustrator and cartoonist. She is also the creator of Audrey O., a comic series that represents the lifestyle of millennial women. She enjoys creative writing and world travel. Her art has been exhibited at Harvard Graduate School of Design and the Aroma Hotel, Chandigarh and been published in Chandigarh Times.
Originally from Chandigarh, Shilpa also has a degree in architecture and has worked in interior project management. She is also the author of the book “Designing a Chinese Cultural Center in India”. Shilpa has a Masters in Design Studies degree from Harvard University.
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