Banish that embellished sherwani and glossy suit and say no to pointy shoes and oversized kurtas. Sonal Ved speaks to Pune-based designer Nivedita Saboo about four rules that men must follow this wedding season
Own a politician's jacket
One must-have for every baraati and the groom is a politician-style jacket. This one needs to be supremely well-fitted, well-structured and subtly coloured. The politician jacket is a hot favourite this season because of its effortless ability to jazz up any event in a jiffy. Focus on double collars, zipper detailing and printed shirt plackets. Wear it over your shirt to a mehendi or cocktail night or even over a semi-formal t-shirt for an outdoor pool party. Opt for the jacket in lighter fabrics such as linen or cotton with some leather or felt fabric highlights.
Stay away from: Oversized kurtas and ill-fitted pyjamas
Yes to colour, no to embellishments
From deep tones of grey, burgundy, burnt orange to bright pop colours – this season men can embrace colours in suits and tuxedos. However, when it comes to embellishments, over-the-top crystals, beads and diamonds are on their way out. Opt for military brooches, ivory buttons, printed pocket squares, statement making lapel pins and cuff links. If you want to make a statement, do so by using luxurious fabrics such as silk velvets, Bhagalpur and slub silk. These add dimension without appearing crass. Go for deep tones for evening functions and lighter shades, even pastels, for day affairs.
Stay away from: Matching the colour of your outfit with your bride (yikes!).
A combination of structure and drapes
While structure is stunning, flow and ease is also essential. An ideal groom's couture should be combination of structure and drapes. This means pair a cowl or Jodhpur pant with a structured suit or team a made-to-measure bandhgala kurta with a flowy dhoti. This will add some fun to your overall look. Try not to add too much colour or print while doing this experiment and focus on getting the fit right.
Stay away from: Traditional sherwanis and boring suits
Invest in shoes
If you haven't heard it already, shoes can make or break your look. Stay away from conventional pointy, over-shiny black or brown boots and knock yourself out with the array of colourful brogues. While sporty shoes are out of bounds, you can add a dash of colour to your outfit by going for kicks in colours such as teal green, sea blue, navy blue, indigo and gray. Closed shoes with a rustic finish
work well with kurtas as well.
Stay away from: Open shoes
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