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The
recent years have seen the limelight of wedding fashion
focus on Sherwanis and so the choice of wedding attire
for Asian men is no longer limited to Armani and Versace
suits. Indeed more and more Asian men are dumping
the suit and tie combination in favour of the chic
Wedding Sherwani.
Gone
are the days when Sherwanis
was limited to a shapeless garment which said
nothing about the groom's personal style. Today, in
the era of ethnic designers, Sherwanis
has taken on a more glamorous avatar and on offer
is an impressive range of sherwanis, indowestern suits
and semi sherwanis to suit all tastes and personalities.
So if you are getting married, it is time to indulge
in some serious ethnic styling.
If
you are not familiar with the world of Sherwanis, read on to find out what is on
offer.
Asian
Sherwanis
The
sherwani is a long coat-like garment with a Nehru
collar with buttons all the way down to the front.
It is usually worn with well fitted "churidar"
trousers in contrasting colours and is accompanied
by a long scarf or shawl draped over one or both the
shoulders.
The
sherwani signifies the rich traditional fashion style
of India and Pakistan and is the favourite choice
for a wedding outfit for men. It is a perfect blend
of the best of eastern and western styling and is
available in many colours and varying degrees of embroidery.
You can take your pick from the minimal to gaudy,
depending on your personal sense of style.
Indowestern
Sherwani Suits
A
Nehru suit or Jodhpuri suit is a perfect blend of
Western cuts and Indian embroidery. It is very similar
to the western suit except that it has a short jacket
and Nehru collar. Many Jodhpuri suits come with waistcoats,
which are carefully coordinated to complement the
outfit. The suit can be worn with a shirt underneath
in a matching or contrasting colour or even a round-necked
close fitting top. Like sherwanis, Jodhpuri suits
are also designed using varying degrees of embroidery
from gaudy to minimal.
Semi
Sherwanis or Kurta Pyjamas
Kurta
pyjamas trace their roots to North India and Pakistan
but now commonly worn all over the sub continent.
They are long tunics of knee length worn over trousers
in a matching or contrasting colour. They are usually
complemented by a long scarf in contrasting colours,
draped over one or both the shoulders. The pyjamas
or the trousers also come in varying styles, the most
common being the churidar, a very tight trouser that
is cut longer in length than required with excess
cuffing at the bottom.
The
kurta can also be teemed with a dhoti, a very long
piece of cloth, wound around and in between the legs.
When
it comes to ethnic Sherwanis in the UK, you will be spoilt for
choice. Given the staggering variety in colours, fabrics,
cuts and styles available, you can easily choose Sherwanis that adds to your charisma and personality.
Now
that you are familiar with the different Sherwanis, you may be wondering where to shop
for your wedding outfit. Our Asian wedding directory
could be the best place to start.
Our
Asian wedding directory has a detailed listing of
companies specializing in Sherwanis fashion and matching accessories.
You can browse through the websites of the listed
companies and study the latest fashion in Sherwanis and accessories.
Some
of these companies listed in our Asian wedding directory
also provide bespoke design services and can create
exclusive 'one of a kind' Sherwanis outfit for your special occasion
with coordinated accessories and footwear.
It
is also advisable to start searching for the Sherwanis for your wedding well in time. An
early start will help you get an idea of the latest
trends in Sherwanis and where you can shop for them
in the UK.
As
said above, our Asian wedding directory is the best
place to start and so browse through our list of suppliers
specializing in Sherwanis and we are confident that you will
find just the dress you are looking for.
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