The journey of the sherwani goes back several centuries – as a
matter of fact, the first versions of this now popular outfit goes back to the
late Mughal and early British periods. It is considered that the first sherwani was based
on the British frock coat, but it was made more appropriate for the Indian
subcontinent, in the sense that it would be worn over a kurta
pajama.
In the
years since, the outfit has seen several changes and what we see today is the
vision of several talented designers and the insistence of several fashion
forward men.
In the past few years, the manner in which the mens
sherwani are being
designed and worn has changed dramatically.
There was
once a time when the sherwani was
worn mainly with the pajama, but these days, they are being teamed with dhotis,
Patiala salwars, churidar and even regular formal trousers. Today, the sherwani
is the preferred choice for most grooms to be and even their best friends and
close family members. Not only does the attire proffer a sense of royalty, it
is also quite comfortable, especially when it has to be worn for long hours, at
a stretch.
If
you are looking to pick up a sherwani for a special occasion, such as your own
wedding or the wedding of a close family, keep a few things in mind. Start with
assessing your own body type, because your body structure will help you pick
out the best design.
If you
are on the taller side, you will be able to carry off most styles of sherwani
and you will be able to combine them with any kind of lowers. However, if you
are on the shorter side, then you might not be able to carry of the sherwani
with a dhoti, because it might make you look shorter.
While a lot of brides and
grooms like to colour coordinate on their special days, you might want to go
for a colour that is contrasting, yet complimentary. For instance, if your
bride is wearing maroon, you could go for a cream or beige, which will look
nice alongside the maroon.
What material you choose will be highly dependent on what
weather you are getting married in and where you are getting married. Velvet,
silk and cotton are the most preferred materials, but if you are looking for
extensive embroidery then cotton would be the best bet.
When you
are picking out a wedding day outfit, ensure that you pick out something that
is indo western sherwani, because that is what will
make you stand out.
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