Men’s outfit ideas for India: office, kurtas, weddings, basics
Office, kurtas, weddings and the basics every man should own.
Updated · 9 questions
What should men wear to the office in India?
For most offices: solid or subtly patterned shirts (white, light blue, pale pink, grey), chinos or tailored trousers in navy, grey, beige or olive, a leather belt that matches the shoes, and loafers or derbies. In smart-casual offices, a polo or a plain knit tee with chinos works, and many offices welcome a cotton or linen kurta on Fridays. Fit is what makes it look expensive: shoulders that end at your shoulder, trousers that do not pool at the shoe.
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What kurta should a man wear to a wedding?
For the main ceremony: a silk or brocade kurta in ivory, gold, maroon, navy or bottle green, with churidar or straight pants, and a Nehru jacket or bandhgala if you want it more formal. For haldi and mehendi: cotton or linen in yellow, mint or pastel prints. For the sangeet: a darker kurta with a velvet or embroidered jacket. Close family can wear a sherwani; guests usually stop at kurta and jacket so they do not outshine the groom.
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What shoes go with a kurta?
Mojaris or juttis for anything festive, kolhapuris or leather sandals for casual days and summer, loafers for a kurta with trousers or jeans, and plain white sneakers for a short kurta worn casually. Avoid sports shoes and formal lace-up oxfords with a traditional kurta; they fight the shape.
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Can men wear a kurta with jeans?
Yes, and it is one of the most useful combinations there is: a short or mid-length cotton or linen kurta, dark straight jeans without heavy distressing, and loafers, sandals or white sneakers. Keep the kurta plain or subtly printed so the outfit looks intentional. Long, heavily embroidered kurtas look better with churidar or straight pants.
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What basic clothes should every man own in India?
A starting set that covers almost everything: two white and two light blue shirts; a few plain tees in white, black, navy and grey; dark jeans, navy chinos and beige chinos; a navy blazer; two cotton kurtas (one white, one coloured) and one festive kurta with a jacket; white sneakers, brown loafers, kolhapuris and one pair of formal shoes. Add a light jacket if your city has a winter.
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How can a man look put together without much effort?
Fit first, then grooming, then colour. Get trousers hemmed and shirt sleeves sorted; it costs little and changes everything. Keep shoes clean, stick to two or three colours per outfit, and tuck the shirt in when the trousers are tailored. A plain belt or one good watch does more than a big logo.
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What should men wear for Diwali?
A kurta set in a festive colour (maroon, bottle green, mustard, navy, or ivory with gold), a Nehru jacket if you want to dress it up for a party, and mojaris or loafers. Silk and silk blends look best under diyas; cotton is safer if you are lighting crackers. Keep synthetics away from open flames.
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Which beard style suits my face shape?
Use the beard to balance the face. Round face: a boxed beard, or one kept longer at the chin and tight on the cheeks, adds length. Square face: a slightly rounder, fuller beard softens a strong jaw. Oblong face: keep it fuller on the sides and short at the chin so the face doesn't look longer. Heart or triangle face: more fullness at the jaw balances a wider forehead. Oval: almost anything, from stubble to a full beard. Whatever the style, keep the neckline about a finger above the Adam's apple and the cheek line natural. Fluntr's face reading includes a beard and grooming guide for your shape, and can show a beard on your own selfie first.
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