You, the guy, are standing in front of your closet, pondering what else he can wear on a hot afternoon beside one of his favorite tees from the previous season. Have you heard about all the commotion around town? The rumor is that the Indian men’s apparel scene has recently gotten a lot cooler, with ethnic dress becoming more commonplace rather than reserved for special occasions. This evolution might be credited to the humble kurta for men. It’s time to rummage through your and your father’s closets for all the men’s kurtas you can find and style them to become fashion icons. There aren’t enough kurtas? Then go shopping because we’re about to show you how to turn a men’s kurta into a fashion statement.
Chikankari – Never Goes Out of Style
When it comes to kurtas with elaborate Lucknow chikankari work, chikankari is something that appeals to both men and women. Elegant and regal are two terms that come to mind when describing the elegance of this embroidered work, which has long been a favorite on the fashion circuit. You can wear them with your loose lounge pants or rigid jeans, and the result will be regal meets stylish in both cases. They’re mostly made of cotton, so they’re incredibly comfortable in the heat, and when worn in pastel colors, they’re ideal for a lunch date. Darker-colored men’s kurtas with this work can be worn out at night for a casual get-together with friends.
The Pathani Kurta – A Traditional Indian Dress
A knee-length Pathani kurta looks stunning over straight slacks or even a pair of jeans for just about any event, so don’t save it for special occasions. If you want a more formal look:
1. Match a light blue or any cool-colored Pathani kurta in linen with a beige or off-white dhoti salwar.
2. Put on your sunglasses and jootis, and you’re ready for an Indian wedding’s haldi or mehndi ceremony. You can get one with pockets, like the original Pathani Kurta, and wear it with a loose salwar.
3. Keep the color tone as pastel or as contrasting as possible.
Button-Down Bandgala Kurta
Depending on the season, you can wear a Bandgala made of cotton or silk. Keep it knee-length and wear it with an Aligarh pajama or jeans, depending on the occasion. For daytime, choose corals and light pinks, while for dinner events, choose bottle green, dark blue, and charcoal grey.
Summer Wedding Attire at its Finest
Use lively colors like intense orange and scarlet tones on the upper half of the room and white or cream on the lower half. Keep the kurta calf-length to show off your Jodhpuri or dhoti salwar.
The Kurta is Embroidered
This season, it’s all about keeping the embroidery simple on the kurtas. Please keep it to the neck area only, with a smidgeon of it on the rest of the kurta. Choose a cotton kurta, which will be ideal for the upcoming summer months. You may keep it simple with an orange kurta and mustard churidar, or keep it contrasting with an orange kurta and mustard churidar.
Khadi – A Product Created in India
Khadi is the new sexiest thing on the block. This season, Khadi should be in every man’s closet for men’s kurtas. It gives the Indian man a rustic look while maintaining the cultural spirit.