The only sherwani guide grooms need this wedding season

If your wedding look is still being outsourced to your mom or to-be bride, we have a crisis…and a sherwani for your rescue. And this time, these stunners have shrugged off the usual ceremonial predictability, finally dressing with intent instead of playing second fiddle to the bride’s lehenga. Grooms and their crews need some stepping up with better fits and better instincts. If this feels like unfamiliar territory, don’t worry—you’re not alone. The modern groom may be cool, collected, and big on intention, but they’ve all got questions: Ranbir or Ranveer? Can I pull off lilac? Is embroidery trying too hard? And how much floral, is too much floral?

In such trying times, this sherwani guide does the decision-making. Consider this your style intervention. We’ve got crisp ivories that are anything but boring, florals that are more flair than your usual flower bed, pastels that don’t mimic a sorbet platter—basically the full spectrum of what to wear when it’s your turn to walk (or ride a horse) down the aisle.

Pastels FTW

We know what you’re thinking: Pastels, really? For the man who wears five shades of navy, stay with us. Pastels is the cheat sheet for restraint with swagger. You can rock a mint number or a brooding sandstone silk. The trick here is confidence and contrast. Keep accessories minimal—off-white juttis, muted gold buttons, or even a deep-coloured safa if you're feeling extra. These tones photograph like a dream, are perfect for a day wedding, and play well with literally everything—from floral backdrops to your partner’s jewelled tones.

Florals, your way

We know—florals have long lived a notorious life of being too much and not groundbreaking. But our picks are romantic, the right-bit-of-extra, photogenic—and perfect for the sangeet. Whether you pick an antique rose-gold sherwani with all-over silver embroidery or a cream-gold silk moment with soft, scattered blooms, you’re making florals personal in the easiest way. Leaning traditional? The ivory sherwani with Kashmiri threadwork offers just the right pop of colour without veering into peacock-on-the-run territory. Pro tip: Request a simple safa and no extra print on your stole. If the embroidery’s already doing the talking, you don’t need the shoes yelling over it. The key to florals is letting them breathe.

White done right

White, when done right, is the ultimate phera power move. Rejecting the standard-issue cream sherwani, we give you baroque motifs with couture-level drama, and regal ivory in fine tissue and threadwork, perfect for those who want to whisper elegance without shouting. Even plain white, styled with tone-on-tone embroidery, can be a masterclass in quiet luxury. The trick is texture and knowing that the absence of colour doesn’t mean the absence of thoughtfulness. Let the sherwani do the heavy lifting. Keep the jewellery minimal, or go all in with one hero piece: a brooch, a layered mala, or your nani’s heirloom chain, either way, you’ve nailed the look.

Craft core couture

More is definitely more when the craftsmanship is this good. A merlot sherwani with detailed paisley, zari and dori work? That’s not flashy—it’s finesse. An embroidered gold silk sherwani layered with pattern and texture? That’s detail for detail’s sake—and it pays off. And a pomegranate silk sherwani with Banarasi brocade, kasab-dori accents, and Kashmiri tilla threading? That’s a slow-cooked, hand-finished masterpiece. Go with clean footwear, maybe a single heirloom piece, and a stole only if you absolutely must—preferably in a soft contrast or sheer weave. From your mehendi to your sangeet, weddings are after all your chance to celebrate heritage and glamour.

Colour me bold

This is for the one who wants to make a bold statement. Your colour block is composed, deep-toned, and just experimental enough to raise eyebrows (the good kind). Enter jewelled shades that do the talking: a cardinal red sherwani for the wedding, an emerald green piece for the cocktail and a bright navy for the reception. Pro move? Don’t fight the colour—frame it. Stick to clean accessories: brown or deep tan mojris, metallic accents in antique gold, maybe a muted safa in a similar tone range. Because wearing colour isn't a risk. It's not wearing it well that is.

Black, not basic

As the wedding night gets young, a sharp and sculpted dark moment always seals the deal. Let’s start with the sculpted black sherwani that tapers like a tux but hits harder—thanks to that sleek top-down pattern that gives just enough structure and swagger. Or the black-on-black embroidery that glints when the light hits, but never screams for attention. And you can never go wrong with a white-on-black floral number. Go for classic juttis or black loafers, a raven look always stays a classic.