The TiaBow Journal

Men

Notes on wearing Indian fashion wherever you live: the labels worth knowing and where they came from, what to wear to which function, and how Indian sizes convert.

Two men laughing together at a wedding reception, one in a maroon Nehru jacket over a cream kurta and the other in a navy bandhgala, with marigold garlands behind them

Men

What to Wear to an Indian Wedding (Men): Kurta, Jacket or Suit

Wear a kurta set with a Nehru jacket to most functions and a bandhgala or dark suit to the reception. Keep the sherwani for the groom's side, and choose shoes that slip off easily.

November 2, 2026

Three men side by side: one in a peach kurta with white pyjamas, one in a green kurta under a matching Nehru jacket, and one in a cream embroidered sherwani

Men

Kurta vs Sherwani: The Real Difference and Who Wears Which

A kurta is a light tunic worn on its own; a sherwani is a structured coat worn over one. Wear a kurta to most functions and keep the sherwani for the groom's side. A Nehru jacket sits between them.

November 2, 2026