Stylish personalities. 10 Stylish Ways Indian Men Can Dress Up This Festive Season

As the festive season is nearly upon us, it’s time to raise the style stakes by donning traditional Indian wear. Yes, daunting as it may seem, truth is ethnic wear has the potential to make a man look regal, handsome and fashionable at the same time. From long cotton suits to linen waistcoats to neo-traditional bandhgalas, there is a plethora of options available for men if they want to go the traditional route. Believe me, festive fashion has never been this fun. So, are you ready for a festive makeover?

1) This bespoke design from the master of art Rajesh Pratap Singh himself proves how you can rock n roll even during a festive season. And why not, after all, Navratri is a glamorous mix of culture, fashion and dance.  A heavily printed shirt, with upturned sleeves worn with a silk jacket with a lining of Ajrakh print inside the jacket makes for a heady ensemble. What really elevate the look are the loose pants tucked neatly inside the army styled boots. This grunge-meets-ethnic look is going to up your ante this festive season.

2) A sharp, crisp kurta with stitch detailing on the bandhgala jacket worn over is what is going to transcend your look from good to best.  Look for a well-fitted shirt kurta and ankle-skimming pant and complete the look with the must-have tan brogues. If you’re up for experimenting, opt for floral jackets that will certainly bring out the vivacity of the Navratri festival in your look.

3) Want to stand out from the herd of sherwanis and kurtas? Make this your go-to look.  A kitsch monochromatic ivory tee with lotus motif worn over ivory Jodhpuris and white and tan brogues will make sure you become the head-turner at the event. However, the hero of this look is the deconstructed ivory quilted jacket that’s, although a little OTT, but is completely wearable.

4) An embroidered cream sherwani with brown churidaar is always a safe and smart option. Something that’ll make sure you look dapper, come what may. But, you can add a twist to the outfit by adding a light floral shawl with contrasting navy blue border for those colder nights. You can complete the look with Jodhpuri chappals or tan shoes. 

5) Crisp white shirt with black pants and black shoes. Sounds boring, right? How about you add a bright red bandhgala shirt-length jacket with an equally bright velvet lining. There you go, that’s an interesting outfit for you to wear while reveling in the festivities. 

6) Nehru Jacket is the single most versatile piece of clothing in any guy’s cupboard and come the festive season, it becomes your best friend.  We think a guy in a Nehru Jacket done right is a guaranteed swoon material. Colourblock it with the rest of your ensemble. Pick the aforementioned colors but instead of a plain jacket, go for a contrasting-colored Nehru jacket.

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7) This one is for those who are traditionalists at heart and think a man looks the best in Indian wear. Dhoti pants are the evergreen ethnic attire that can be aptly worn while playing dandiya. Team with a bright kurta and a block-print Nehru Jacket, and you’ll be good to go. 

8) Trendy polo pants can also add an appealing touch to your overall look. Baggy from the waist to knees, and fitted from the knees to ankles, these pants, when worn with a light peach-colored shirt and Jodhpuri jackets that have an elegant zari work, or say a Pathani Jacket, will make you look uber-classy. 

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9) If going ‘minimalistic’ is your style mantra, you can wear a regular-sized sherwani with offbeat colours such as electric blue, bottle green or fuchsia with interesting motifs like peacock feather or lord Krishna. Look out for fabrics like linen, cotton or jute that will make your festivities classy as well as comfortable.  

10) Add an eclectic piece of pallazo pants with sherwani to give a versatile feel to the Indian ethnic wear. Take a cue from this look—a sherwani embellished with appliqué and moti work gives a perfect neo-Indian look.  

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