The highlight of the Indian subcontinent is its culture and varied festivals that span all-round the year. The year begins with festivals like Makar Sankranti, Lohri, and Republic Day, and as we approach March there is Holi waiting for us. Spring and summer comes with festivals like Ram Navmi and Eid, and as the monsoon approaches we see Raksha Bandhan and Janmashtami ready for us. Then comes the flair of festivals, with Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri, and Diwali, all one after the another. Amidst these festivities, we have traditional weddings and receptions to attend, and at such times a question mark appears bright on our faces – what to wear?!

These occasions are a time to reconnect with our roots and embrace the traditional cultural fashion; but all that men think they can wear is the classic kurta pyjama only. While women around you wear a variety of outfits for all these varied festivities, why are you stuck on wearing that same kurta pyjama?? 

Do you also believe the fact that men’s fashion is limited to kurtas and sherwanis only? We are sorry to break this belief bubble but mens fashion has evolved way beyond that! It is true that the options are limited for me, but who’s stopping us from experimenting? 

To support you on your fashion journey through festivities, we have brought to you 8 unique ways to pair a nehru jacket, and embrace the ethnic fashion for every season and festival: 

Different and unique ways to Style Nehru Jackets on Every Occasion

Layered Nehru Jackets: 

As the name suggests, a layered nehru jacket has a series of fabric one over another- together yielding one jacket. As shown in the picture, this kind of a jacket has one layer of colorful embroidery and another of a solid navy blue shade – together, exuding a rich appearance. This layered jacket is complemented with a kurta-pyjama, making it ideal for weddings, formal occasions, and grand festivals like Diwali. 

Nehru Jackets and Dhoti Pants: The classic dhoti pants are combined with the modern nehru jacket, yielding a perfectly balanced outfit. While the nehru jacket adds more structure to the attire, the dhoti pants add more fluidity to it, making them ideal for traditional weddings and festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi and Navratri.

Nehru Jackets for Formal Occasions: Nehru jackets are known to add more structure to your outfit as they are tailored according to your body measurements. This very quality of nehru jackets makes it a best fit for formal occasions, as they demand a sleek and subtle appearance. As the image shows – this kind of an outfit resembles a formal shirt and trousers, but with a hint of traditional clothing. You can wear this outfit for formal occasions like Republic or Independence days or for festivals like Eid – as it exudes a formal and sophisticated appearance. 

Waistcoat style Nehru Jacket: 

Nehru jackets are now tweed to suit the modern trends – like the one shown in the above image. This design resembles a waistcoat that we often wear along with a western suit. You can now skip the fuss of layers and opt for this nehru jacket and create an innovative appearance. This jacket is typically shorter than the usual nehru jacket, and adds a touch of royalty and sophistication to your appearance. Thus, making it ideal for formal occasions like weddings and evening receptions.

Long Nehru Jackets: If you want a regal and luxurious outfit that resembles a sherwani, then this is the outfit you are looking for. These nehru jackets extend below your hips and reach up to the knees, and are often paired with long kurtas and fitted pyjamas. This jacket gives you a loose and flowy silhouette, making them ideal for weddings, receptions, and grand festivities like Diwali and Navratri.

Traditionally printed Nehru Jacket: Nehru jackets have been upgraded and have a variety of designs like block prints, tie-dyes, paisleys, and other regional designs. You can pair these with solid kurta-pyjamas while adding a pop of colour to your neutral appearance. These multicoloured jackets are perfect for pre-wedding rituals, and festivals like Navratri, Holi, and Dussehra. 

A Casual Wear Nehru Jacket: Nehru jackets are constantly evolving. Today, these are not just limited to ethnic outfits alone, but can also be paired with t-shirts, casual shirts, and jeans too. These kinds of nehru jackets are minimally printed or subtly embroidered, making them ideal for laid-back occasions, and festive celebrations like Raksha Bandhan and Bhai Dooj. 

Nehru Jacket with a Sherwani: This contemporary fashion trend makes the regal sherwani outfit more glamorous by adding a nehru jacket to it. This kind of a fit offers a layered and detailed effect to your appearance, making it a perfect fit for weddings, receptions, and festivals like Diwali and Eid. 

Dear Men, elevate your wardrobes today by adding some of these gorgeous nehru jackets to it – because why should women have all the fun with fashion trends? Visit online stores and choose those that you love, and embrace the fashion enthusiast in you.