Today, even the groom has a wide range of options when it comes to dressing for his special day. He can wear Sherwanis, a jodhpuri suit, kurta pyjama or a formal suit. “Every groom wants to look regal and classy on his marriage day. Sherwanis were originally worn by nobles in the Mughal courts. Sherwanis spell beauty and style,” says designer Avesh Dadlani. It has now become more innovative especially when worn with a stole.“A sherwani adds lots of crisis and absolutely looks grand. It broidery which enhances the look of the clothing. It is regarded auspicious to have intricate stitched artwork on the marriage dress.A sherwani is the best arranged, comfortable Indian garment. It looks elegant, ethic and even a very simple basic one makes a great effect. “Men usually srick like bravo, antique gold, fawn, strong maroon which are the most common. On tone embellishment is most desired through the more experimental lot opts for rich zardozi, marodi, zari and aatri work says Ahmedabad-based developer Bhumika Shodhan of the ‘Shyamal and Bhumika’ label. Innovative new cuts, different designs of collars and use of fancy buttons make a lot of difference.

Kurtas are generally opted for pujas, sangeet, and mehndi features wherein the bridegroom needs to remain relaxed. The humble kurta has also become stylish and decorative. “Kurtas have seem all lengths in the past few years from the regular long ones to the joint lenght ones that are paired with salwars or pants, to the kurti length ending at the hip, worn with trousers,” states shodhan. The kurta is flexible and a developer kurta can be worn with a pyjama, churidar or even dhoti to give a conventional look.

Ads Dadlani,”Since theme marriages are the trend today, we have to consider the colours of the decoration and the bride’s dress to blend with bridegroom’s attire. Grooms today sport purple, baby pink, blue and even aqua blue!” The latest trend is of mid length closed neck overcoats along with patialas. Also, clients like western-style overcoats with Indian-style pants, mixing royal style with western culture.

The men’s ethnic wear section is growing fast and today’s groom is perfectly dressed. For the complete ethnic look, components are equally important. Turbans are getting more and more ornate with jeweled elaborations and tassel details. Grooms opt for velvet, tissue as well as brocade turbans. With Indian wear, ideally men prefer to use mojaris which are color harmonized with the attire. The turban is matched with a stole in a similar print out, design and cloth.

For the party the Western fit or the tuxedo is usually preferred, as it makes the bridegroom look  stylish. When choosing the fabrics for the wedding suit, consider the season/climate of the position. The suits organize well with pastel collared shirts stuff a folder handkerchief in the coat pocket to complete the look. If you opt for studs, gold, pears silver or diamond studded ones looks good. Whatever a bridegroom chooses to wear, he must ensure that it fits him well and the color supplement his skin tone, so that he looks charming overall!