This feature guides grooms through the often unfamiliar world of sherwanis, offering curated picks that balance style, comfort, and personality. From jewel-toned monotone pieces by Anita Dongre to textured, embroidery-free designs by Rajesh Pratap Singh, it explains how silhouettes, colours, and fabrics can help men move beyond bandhgalas and suits into more expressive, wedding-ready attire.
While heavy lehengas with layers and layers of can-can feel like second skin for most women, sherwanis sometimes tend to feel like an unfamiliar territory to men. Unlike kurtas and even bandhgalas, sherwanis can feel a little too stiff and heavy. Its long silhouette can also make you feel like it’s weighing you down.
For most grooms, the garment translates to an unexplored space, after years of having worn bandhgalas and suits. Which is why picking the right sherwani as a groom might not be as simple as most people feel. That said, this is too beautiful a territory not to explore! If you are a groom-to-be looking for your perfect sherwani right now, read on to know our top picks.
If you are the kind of groom who gravitates towards outfits that are super striking while also being minimalistic, we would suggest going for plain monotone sherwanis in jewel tones—deep amethyst purple, rich emerald green, ruby red, sapphire blue! Wearing a monotone outfit in a deep, saturated tone is our top cheat code for looking unforgettable without trying too hard. Exhibit A: this deep green sherwani from Anita Dongre.
However, if you come from the other end of the spectrum of folks who have a thing for pastels and muted shades, you can opt for sage green, bubblegum pink, ice blue, and butter yellow. Our top pick would be this beautiful sherwani from Divyam Mehta. While it looks classic and understated, a closer look will show you the meticulousness and intricacy of the embroidery.
If you’re looking for a sherwani without any embroidery, but still want it to be rich and opulent, we would suggest this rich, textured sherwani from Rajesh Pratap Singh. It has a lot of gravitas, while being super effortless.
Love that drama? You will probably love this pristine-ivory sherwani from Qbik, paired with an anarkali and a chudidar, and peppered with gold embroidery. We see it fit beautifully into a sufi night!
As someone who loves intricate embroidery and prints, we are absolutely crushing over the stunning embroidery on this Rohit Bal sherwani. It’s beautiful, vibrant, and super fine. Consider us obsessed!
With fine paisley embroidery, rich gold colour, and an embroidered stole, this sherwani from Ridhi Mehra is perfect for you if you’re looking for something extravagant.
We find this Gaurav Gupta sherwani with Pegasus motifs looking cool and contemporary, while still being traditional.
A fan of classic, minimal sherwanis with impeccable tailoring and zero drama? This sharp, beige sherwani from Rohit Gandhi & Rahul Khanna is just the pick for you.
A sherwani with tone-on-tone embroidery is the perfect pick for someone who wants something embroidered, but not too OTT. Like this stunning sherwani and dhoti set from Shantnu & Nikhil.
If James Bond wore sherwanis, he would probably wear something like this one from Kunal Rawal. The multi-panel detail on the sherwani? Love!