In the last decade, men’s traditional wear fashion in India has been changing. Instead of adapting to western styles of clothing, the trend is shifting to old traditional forms of formal wear. One of these is Achkan kurta giving a stylish and classy look creating a new fashion statement for the wedding season in 2022. 

What is Achkan?

Basically, Achkan is a knee length coat buttoned in front worn by Indian men in wedding ceremonies.  It is also known as Bagal Bandi and is similar to Angrakha. It is also worn for formal occasions in winters especially in Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Hyderabad. The Achkan sherwani is generally worn during the  Hindu wedding where as and the simple sherwani is preferred by Muslim groom’s.  Both of these outfits have similarities, though sherwanis have more flares at the hip and  achkans are lengthier than sherwanis. The achkan latter involved into Nehru jacket, which is widely used in India. Below is a picture of our Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru (left) wearing an achkan with churidar. 

 

Here are the top 10 Achkan designs for wedding season:

1. Achkan with Jodhpuri Pants or Dhoti

This can be a perfect outfit for an engagement or reception ceremony. Pairing a achkan with contrast coloured Jodhpuri pant or a dhoti will make your outfit stand out.  Ethnic juttis , brooches and this achkan style will give a mindblowing look on your special day.

2. Achkan with unique elements

If you love experimenting new things then you can give a modern touch to your traditional wear by adding unique elements to your achkan. Having diagonal slit instead of having it on the front side, adding a brooch or a velvet trim and classy buttons is all that you can do as per your choice. 

3. Achkan with heavy jewellry

Bollywood celebrities wearing this achkan style with embellished jewellery is trending in nowadays for wedding functions.Wearing achkan with white pants gives a simple yet elegant look. Accessorizing with pearl jewellery adds more beauty to this outfit. 

4. The Pinkish Achkan

The pink textured achkan with white pants gives a desirable look. Adds simplicity with swag to your overall appearance making you stand out in the wedding crowd.

5. Achan with brooches

Instead of buttons, brooches are used on the achkan dress adding more glitz to the outfit. Enhancing with embellishments makes the traditional wear more pretty and stylish.

6. Casual Achkan designs

The achkan is a type of jacket which can be worn on plain kurta. Pairing a dark coloured achkan with white kurta gives a glamorous style for young men.

7. Achkan with vintage look

The light green colored or beige colored achkan can be worn on kurta with a flared hem. An outfit which will add a style statement on your  wedding  giving a vintage look is all that  you need to flaunt that day. 

8. Pastel coloured achkan design

Wearing pastel colored achan with white trousers and leather footwear gives a Indo-western look.  The achkan can have floral prints in pastel shades adding a bright and happy mood to any occasion.

9. Achkan with fused tradition  

Taking traditional cuts and styles like a achkan jacket, a kurta and a churidar  creates a unique look. Contrast colors can be paired up to look more dashing yet giving a ethnic look.

10. The royal achkan dress

 Achkan dress was originally introduced as a outfit of royalty. So, you can style this dress and add a royal flavor to your appearance. As it is made with light fabrics, it can be worn in summer wedding or for layered looks on  your reception day.

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