The wedding season has already come knocking, and with just a month left to prepare for all arrangements, shopping for clothes and accessories might seem like a mammoth task before you. Indeed, weddings are definitely about the food and the revelry, but fashion doesn’t remain behind the other two at all. Therefore, it is important that one strikes the perfect chord with their fashion game and plan accordingly on what to lay their hands on.
What better than the ethnic Indian dhoti for the perfect choice of a garment when it comes to traditional wedding clothes for men?
What are dhotis?
Dhoti is a traditional piece of clothing worn by Indian men. Often referred to by different names in different parts of the country, the dhoti looks best when paired with a kurta, which kind of completes the look. The ethereal combination of the two is what makes them one of the most sought-after looks whenever it comes to Indian men’s clothing.
For everyone who thinks the look is a little old-fashioned, you should check out how your favorite celebrities do not shy away from sporting the look on festive occasions. The dhoti-kurta look also called the dhuti-Punjabi in the eastern states of India and the dhoti-angavastram in the South is comparable to the saree when it comes to an iconic traditional garment Indians are known for wearing in every corner of the country.
Working the look for an Ethnic Fusion Outcome
What works best for the dhoti is that despite being such a symbol of age-old traditions and conventional ethnic wear for the Indian man, the dhoti leaves enough room for flexibility and fusion. Perhaps this is the reason why the dhoti looks equally good with Jodhpuri’s shoes as much as it strikes a harmonious chord with Oxford shoes or loafers. Be it a bandhgala you choose for the top or a shirt and blazer combo for a much more experimental variation, the dhoti makes sure that the look is unique while being subtle at the same time.
The result is a beautiful blend of the eastern and the western, something the youth is especially inclined towards these days for any family functions or festive occasions. Dhotis also come in readymade versions these days, leaving enough room for comfort, freeing you from the hassles of having to maintain it laboriously day in and day out.
Styling the dhoti in multiple ways
If you believe that there is just one monotonous way of styling the dhoti, think again. There are multiple interesting ways of styling the same five yards of white clothing, and you can take a cue from the different states and corners of the country that the style is donned in. For example, you could style dhotis in a pleated manner like the Bengalis or continue with the end draped around your shoulders and left loose at the end like the South Indian angavastram style.
You could choose to let go of either and wear it straight and simple similar to a lungi, or you could choose to part it from between your legs like North-Indian priests, tucked in on the back for a unique look. Each of the styles has an altogether different pronunciation on your overall look, and each can be worked well with different kinds of upper wear – shirts, kurtas, bandhgalas, blazers and so on.
One cannot deny that these days’ people no longer care to maintain traditions as far as garments are concerned in their attempt of going out of the way to make a statement. Be it a wedding or a festivity, people choose to go more and more for clothes that bring in style first and traditions later. The simple fact that a dhoti can do all of that and yet stand out for its unique look is something you shouldn’t ignore. What are you thinking still? Go grab yours now!
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