Sherwanis are an integral part of the ethnic menswear universe, especially when it comes to wedding fashion! The outfit consists of an inner kurta or shirt topped with a heavy embellished, long jacket. This is paired with trousers or churidar bottoms traditionally! Sometimes a sherwani jacket also comes with an ornate stole. The nature of the outfit makes it appropriate for the Indian wedding scenes.
It goes without saying that the ensemble is heavy and perfect for winter weddings! That being said, it is also true that today without a sherwani, an Indian groom is not an Indian groom. Though some communities necessitate the groom wearing dhoti-kurta during the wedding rituals, for the reception evening, the sherwani is non-negotiable, even in summer weddings! Though traditionally, sherwanis are made from heavy fabrics like silks, brocades and velvets, today you can find plenty of options if you want to wear a sherwani for your summer wedding! Also, with advancements in textile technology, lighter varieties of silk and brocades are being created which makes wearing sherwanis for summer weddings absolutely possible!
1. Shades of Pink
Pink is not a groom color? Think again! There is something extremely aesthetically pleasing about a man in a pink base ethnic outfit! If carried well, you can claim to be a fashion icon! And in summers, some shades of pink like blush, baby pink etc are extremely appropriate! This blush pink sherwani with silver zari and sequin embroidery is just perfect!
2. Beige Supremacy
When it comes to summer sherwani colors, the most loved ones like ivory or beige are perfect! Men love these light basic tones and so do designers, especially for summer weddings! This particular sherwani has intricate thread and resham zari embroidery all over. You can skip that or go for less embellishment if you want your sherwani to be even more lightweight!
3. Rose Gold Sherwani
Here’s giving you a pro tip to help you choose the perfect sherwani for summer! Choose a light rare color and the finest of silk fabrics and you’ve half won the battle! A color like this one – rose gold – on fine silk looks so rich and luxurious that you don’t need anything else! This particular sherwani has a bit of self tone embroidery on the borders and near the edges!
4. The Floral Churidar
This sherwani was created for the summer season! The desert pink shade, the fact that it is low on the embellishment scale, the floral motifs embroidered in silver and most importantly, the floral printed churidar bottoms – all together create a breezy, light and exotic summery look!
5. Grey for All Seasons
The color grey, in case of menswear, never goes out of fashion irrespective of the season! This linen sherwani in grey has all over self tone thread embroidery which is great for the hot summer season !
6. The Chikankari Stole
Sherwanis can be cumbersome to carry, especially in summers! Lighter stoles, hence, are a better option! This chikankari stole in beige is not only light but glamorous! That has been paired with a very classy brown sherwani showcasing light thread work in matte gold zari.
7. Pastel Vibe Continued
Mustard is a color which is both summery and goes really well with gold! So if you are looking for a sherwani which would be both light yet not too bland, go for a light brocade fabric in this kind of a combination! These looks are great for functions held during the day-time or during sunset!
8. Ivory with Pastels
Nothing looks more classy and elegant than an Indian groom in a pastel sherwani on the day of his summer wedding! This outfit has all the elements of the quintessential summer sherwani. It’s in a lightweight fabric, in a combination of ivory and pastel pink, with floral motifs embroidered!
9. Pastel Olive Sherwani
Another summer sherwani with a mesmerising color palette! This one is in a light brocade fabric in the lightest shade of olive. Paired with a light pink safa and stole and an ivory churidar bottomwear, the whole ensemble looks extremely soothing to the eye!
10. Crisp and Grey
If you’re the kind of guy who prefers his basic solid tones over pastel shades, this option is for you! Choose a comfortable fabric like chambray or light silk and get a monotone look like this one created! There are no embellishments except for the ornate matte gold buttons.
11. Basic Brocades
A combination like this can never go wrong! Ivory is a shade fit for all seasons and combined with that are intricately woven brocade designs in gold. The sherwani cut is also unique with a blazer-like front-open jacket paired with a long kurta.
12. Self Color Thread Work
This sherwani is not only in a calming pastel pink shade, the chikankari-like embroidery, all over, in the same pink thread as the base fabric, is simply mesmerising! There is no other embellishment which makes this summer sherwani an ultimate statement of style and sophistication!
13. A Pearl Lined Stole
We are making you feel that if you are having a summer wedding, you shouldn’t go for anything other than a pastel pink sherwani! But, each of the outfits featured in this blog has some element of uniqueness! Look at this unembellished yet brilliantly designed ensemble! The stole steals the show with its pearl lined borders!
14. Printed Summer Sherwanis
Pastel colors, subdued tones, short length etc – these sherwanis are just made for the summer season! To make them even lighter prints have been used instead of any other form of heavy embellishment!
15. Light Zari Embroidery
If you are keen on having gold or silver elements on your sherwani, you may go for something like this! On a pastel blue tone fabric, minimalistic zari embroidered motifs have been created. The stole is narrow and showcases similar zari work adding a touch of bling!
16. Prints Prints Prints
What is better than a printed sherwani for summer? It’s a floral printed summer sherwani! On an ivory base there are simple floral motifs in a light pink shade! What else do you need? It looks so soothing and summer-appropriate!
17. Mughal Kalamkari
It’s a royal floral sherwani featuring an art which the account claims to be Mughal Kalamkari! The work does look like a blend of both. On one hand, it resembles pietra dura which is ntegral to Mughal architecture and on the other, the workmanship is so precise, the floral motifs so flawless that it reminds one of Kalamkari pen art! Whatever it is, if you can get your hands on something so exotic, there is no looking back!
18. The Rose Sherwani
If it’s a post about sherwanis for summer and we haven’t featured one with bright exotic floral motifs in bright colors, is it even a post about summer sherwanis? So, here it is! On a base of ivory, there are roses in colors like bright red, pink, pastel pink, peach etc! It looks exotic to say the least!
19. Fiercely Floral
The vibrant shades on this sherwani makes it completely unique! In the case of ethnic menswear, when we think ‘floral’, pastel shades, light pink or peach tones come to mind! But no, this summer sherwani changes that definition. The orangish peach floral motifs in thread work on the beige fabric, looks fabulous! The red flowers add depth!
20. The Parrot Sherwani
This sherwani in cream tone is not only unique but also minimalistic! It’s minimalistic because there is very little embellishment – a bit of silver zari embroidery along with precisely three flowers and a parrot in threadwork. This presence of the parrot motifs is what makes it unique giving it a tropical vibe – perfect for summer weddings!
21. Loose Churidar Bottoms
A trick to remain cool while wearing a sherwani in summer is replacing the tight churidar bottoms with loose ones. This provides for breathing space and is much more comfortable especially when you need to move about and there is a possibility of sweating!
22. Floral Sherwani Jacket with Dhoti
The colorful sherwani is meant for summer! The floral motifs against dark green reminds one of the enchanted forests. That paired with a simple white dhoti is a great design hack! First, the plain white dhoti creates a stark contrast and secondly, it is way more comfortable than a tight churidar in summer!
23. The Trending Dhoti-Sherwani
This look is especially for grooms! The off-white solid sherwani jacket paired with comfortable dhoti bottoms and a safa – creates a look which is sophisticated, traditional and perfect for summer!
24. The King in Pastels
Guys getting married in summer must be wondering by now if it is absolutely impossible to wear anything other than a pastel floral sherwani! The answer is no! Pulkit Samrat wears this pistachio green sherwani with zardozi work in specific places. There is a matching stole, a belt and the whole thing is paired with loose dhoti style bottomwear. This one is grand yet comfortable! Pastel yet not necessarily floral!
25. Blue Chambray Sherwani
Chambray being a dense yet fine fabric is perfect for summer sherwanis! This one in a soothing azure shads has printed geometric motifs! The jacket is short and the stole is also made up of linen, making the outfit even more comfortable!
26. Lightweight Silk Sherwani
Silk is not necessarily a lightweight fabric always! But in this case the finest variety of the fabric has been used. It showcases hand thread embroidery and light golden bead work. This silk sherwani looks chic and is perfect for summer grooms.
27. Keeping it Basic
Simple looks are for summer! Sherwani jackets in cotton or linen don’t look that great with heavy embellishment! Instead, simple thread work motifs, or as in this case, woven designs on a basic beige background, look much more sophisticated and classy!
28. Front Open Jackets
A great way of keeping yourself cool in a summer sherwani is opting for a jacket which is front open! Instead of the jacket, you can add ornate buttons to the kurta! In this case, classic thread work barfi motifs are present all over the jacket which also has an ombre or color transitioninglook!
29. Pastel Priority
Pastel shades like lavender are meant for summer! They look extremely soothing, flowery and elegant! This Indo-western sherwani also showcases beautiful, intricate thread embroidery!
30. The Fusion Sherwani
It’s a cream toned kurta and trousers paired with a blazer like sherwani jacket. The jacket is pink with intricate embroidery all over. It is front open making it comfortable even in summers! Such fusion or Indo-western sherwani looks are perfect for the hot months!
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