Styling Guide: Best Reception Outfit Ideas for Men

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Last Updated on September 17, 2021 by Kashika Bindrani

When it comes to formal outfits for men, there’s often a misconception that there aren’t many options one can choose from. That’s far from the truth. Men’s outfits come in a wide variety and have an endless scope of customizations as well. If you’re getting married soon and looking for some amazing reception outfit ideas for men, we’ve got your back! Reception ceremony is one of the most happening functions of any wedding as they mark the first public appearance of the couple after their wedding. Surely, you don’t want to look shabby or boring for your own reception party! After all, you need some awesome pictures too with your lady. Whether you’re in love with Indian wear or you’re more into contemporary looks, there’s an outfit for everyone to look dapper on their big day. Read on to look at all the looks we’ve curated for you.

Here are Some Amazing Reception Outfit Ideas for men to Choose From:

A Classic Tuxedo for a Dapper Look

A tuxedo, also known as the dinner jacket, is one of the most classic outfit options for reception. Since reception is a formal event, go for a dark colored suit like navy, black or dark brown. You can either go for a two piece tuxedo or a three piece one. If you wish to sport a three piece tux, you can either opt for a waistcoat or a cummerbund. Historically, Tuxedos were worn with cummerbunds and the pleats on them were meant to hold theatre tickets when pants didn’t have pockets. So if you’re channeling you vintage persona, go for a cummerbund, but make sure you style it right.

Styling a tuxedo is not a difficult task if you simply accessorize it well. Pair your tuxedo with a bow-tie, lapel pin and a matching pocket square to complete the dapper look. You can even go vintage with a pair of suspenders. Avoid wearing a white tie with the tux as that is meant for meetings as opposed to wedding ceremonies.

Formal Suit for a Conventional Look

Formal suits are a popular choice when it comes to reception outfit ideas for men. If you wish to go for a more conventional, evergreen look, you can opt for a dark blue, brown or black coat suit. When it comes to styling a suit, the most important thing is for it to fit you well and snuggly. Hence, It’s always best to invest in a good tailor made suit instead of buying off the rack. Make sure

As for a tux, there are innumerable ways to accessorize a suit as well. A tie and a matching pocket square are a no-brainer. You could also style the suit with a lapel pin and a pair of cufflings on the shirt sleeves. Note that when wearing a suit, the sleeves of your shirt should be exposed by half an inch. This way you look smarter and can also flaunt your cufflings easily. When it comes to accessories, one of the most things is also to always match your shoes and you belt to avoid a messy look.

Go Indo-Western With a Bandhgala

Bandhgala or the Jodhpuri suit was first popularized in 19^th Century Jodhpur by the British, but is now a popular choice in India when it comes to formal wear for men. If you’re looking for more Indo-western options, you can opt for a bandhgala in fabrics like raw silk, velvet, silk brocade etc. These suits go best with band-collared shirts and designer pocket squares. Pair them up with straight pants or churidaar to complete the look.

Make sure the bandhgala fits you well as the silhouette of this suit is supposed to have a snug fit. It should be body hugging in a way that doesn’t restrict your movement. Lastly, if you’re feeling experimental, try to style your bandhgala with printed pocket squares or neck cravats for a stylish look.

Sherwani for Grooms who Love Ethnic Wear

While most grooms would wear a sherwani for the wedding, this elegant ethnic attire is also great for receptions. When styling a sherwani for the wedding, it is usually worn with a stole and a safa. However, for the reception, you can go sans any of these accessories. One of the most elegant ways to sport this look is to go for an achkan in a dark, solid color and style it with a pocket square, Achkans are similar to a sherwani, but are slightly shorter and more tapered from the waist down for a compact, snug look.

If you wish to have a more ethnic look, pair your achkan with dhoti pants and ethnic juttis. And if you want to go for a dapper, contemporary look, style your achkan with a pair of straight fit pants or churidaar and dress shoes. To complete the look, you can further experiment with the look by ditching a straight slit in the jacket for a diagonal one, and wearing a brooch to make it even dressier.

Nehru Jacket for a Small and Intimate Reception

Since Covid-19, the big fat Indian weddings have transformed into small and intimate ceremonies. For receptions like these, you could go for a light yet stylist outfit like a Nehru jacket and kurta set. This is one of the traditional options and is usually popular for mehendi or sangeet nights. However, you can style it for a reception as well if you’re looking for something minimalistic and movement friendly.

You can either go for an overall monochromatic look or pair your kurta pajama with a contrasting Nehru jacket. For a reception, try to opt for metallic hued Nehru jackets with dark colored kurtas as bright colored and printed ones are better suited for functions like mehendi or haldi. Style the look with a complimentary pocket square and dress shoes and you’re all set for your intimate reception party.

Go ahead, experiment with these looks for your reception party!

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Signing off,

Kashika