When grooms bring me a photo of Vicky Kaushal, it’s rarely because of one outfit. It’s the approach: sharp tailoring, ivory and other quiet tones, rich embroidery used with restraint, and accessories that look chosen rather than piled on. That approach translates well for grooms, brothers of the bride, close friends and guests who want to look polished without looking costumed. His famous ivory sherwani is the obvious reference, but black bandhgalas, beige bundi sets, floral sherwanis and simple chikankari kurtas all follow the same logic. The rule I take from it is one statement detail, a strong fit and a calm color. Here are the looks I’d recreate from that wardrobe, organized so you can match them to each function.
A Tailor’s Calendar for Sherwanis and Bandhgalas
The fit is what makes these looks work, and fit takes time. Custom pieces with hand embroidery usually need a couple of months or more, depending on the designer and the season. Ready-to-wear sherwanis are quicker but still need alterations, so I’d plan for a few weeks even then. Wedding season backs tailors up, so earlier is always safer.
- First fitting: confirm the shoulder, chest and sleeve length. These are the hardest to change later.
- Second fitting: check the collar, the jacket length and the churidar gathers at the ankle.
- Final fitting, about a week or two before: wear the actual inner kurta, shoes and any shawl, and sit, bend and raise your arms.
If your weight is likely to change before the wedding, tell the tailor so they leave extra seam allowance at the sides.
1. Vicky Kaushal Ivory Sherwani Outfit
An ivory sherwani is the most recognizable Vicky Kaushal wedding outfit, and it’s the one I’d suggest to a groom who wants something that won’t date. Raw silk or silk with fine gold embroidery, a matching kurta and slim churidars is the base. Grooms can add an ivory safa, an embroidered shawl and a layered necklace. Guests should drop the jewelry and keep it to tan or ivory juttis. Ivory is unforgiving about fit and grooming. A wrinkled kurta or a shoulder seam sitting too wide shows instantly, so I always book the final fitting close to the date. It looks best at daytime pheras or outdoors.
2. Vicky Kaushal Beige Sherwani Outfit
Beige carries the same royal mood as ivory but reads softer, which makes it my go-to for groomsmen and brothers who shouldn’t match the groom exactly. Tonal embroidery, a cream kurta and tapered trousers or churidars keep it refined. Matching juttis work, and a pocket square only if the sherwani is cut with a jacket-like front. Gold, champagne, pearl and muted green accessories all sit well against it. Fabric weight is the choice to get right: lightweight silk for daytime, and brocade or textured silk for evening, since flat beige can look washed out under strong stage lights.
3. Vicky Kaushal White Sherwani Outfit
White is the cleanest choice for summer weddings, and also the hardest to wear well. Go for a crisp white sherwani with subtle threadwork, a white kurta and slim white pants, and use beige or ivory juttis to stop the outfit looking stark. Guests should keep jewelry minimal so they don’t look like the groom; a simple brooch or embroidered stole is enough. White shows every flaw in fit, so the shoulders and chest must sit perfectly. I also tell clients to check the lining. Thin white silk turns sheer in bright sun, and a full lining saves embarrassing photos. It suits daytime functions, beaches, gardens and destination weddings.
4. Vicky Kaushal Black Bandhgala Outfit
A black bandhgala is the simplest way into his sharp formal style. It belongs at receptions, evening events and formal family functions. Choose a structured jacket with subtle embroidery or metal buttons and pair it with black trousers. A black kurta underneath keeps it sleek, and a white one adds contrast. Finish with polished black loafers or embroidered black juttis, plus a watch and maybe a pocket square. The detail I watch on a bandhgala is the collar. It should close without pressing on your throat when you turn your head, or you’ll be tugging at it all night. Done right, it’s strong, mature and very good on camera.
5. Vicky Kaushal Black Kurta With Stole Outfit
A black kurta with a matching stole is my answer for the sangeet, mehendi evenings and family dinners, when you need to look dressed up but not overdressed. Choose a well-cut kurta in silk, cotton silk or matka, with straight pants or churidars for a clean line. A black or charcoal stole with light embroidery adds movement. Tan juttis soften the look, and black ones sharpen it. Stoles slide off the shoulder the moment you start dancing, so I pin them at the shoulder seam with a small safety pin hidden under the fold. Keep the collar neat and the sleeves fitted.
6. Vicky Kaushal Chikankari Kurta Outfit
Chikankari suits men who like quiet clothes. The hand embroidery adds texture without weight, and the fabric breathes, which matters at a haldi, a mehendi, a daytime brunch or a summer ceremony. Choose off-white, ivory or a pastel kurta with slim white pants, cream juttis and a simple watch. For a dressier version, layer a beige or pastel Nehru jacket over it. Real chikankari is delicate, so wash it by hand or have it dry cleaned, and keep it away from strong detergent, which yellows the white threadwork. It’s the most comfortable look on this list for men who dislike heavy sherwanis.
7. Vicky Kaushal Floral Sherwani Outfit
Can a floral sherwani still look masculine? Yes, as long as the print is refined and the fit is sharp. Look for muted floral embroidery or printed motifs in ivory, beige, sage or dusty pink, and pair it with a plain kurta and slim pants so the pattern stays the focus. Keep footwear neutral with ivory or tan juttis. Scale is everything. Small motifs read as texture from across a room and stay classic, while large florals take over the whole frame in group photos. It’s well suited to a mehendi, garden wedding, resort ceremony or daytime celebration.
8. Vicky Kaushal Gold Bandhgala Outfit
A gold bandhgala gives you a festive look without the commitment of a full sherwani. Pick muted or antique gold rather than bright metallic, which can look cheap under flash. Clean tailoring, cream or matching tapered trousers, and either a simple kurta underneath for tradition or a high-neck shirt for an Indo-western edge. Brown or beige dress shoes keep it modern, and embroidered juttis go fully ethnic. The fabric already shines, so keep jewelry minimal. It works at receptions, engagements and formal evenings.
9. Vicky Kaushal Cream Kurta Pajama Outfit
A cream kurta pajama is the most flexible piece a man can own for a wedding season. It handles small functions, family rituals, morning ceremonies and destination trips. Pick a straight fit with side slits and clean buttons, with slim pajama pants or churidars. Tan leather juttis and a light embroidered dupatta dress it up. Fabric makes the difference between careful and careless here: cotton silk, a silk blend or linen silk hangs better than plain cotton and creases less on a long day. A watch or minimal bracelet finishes it.
10. Vicky Kaushal Nehru Jacket Kurta Outfit
A Nehru jacket over a kurta is the outfit I recommend most often, because it suits almost every build and weighs far less than a sherwani. Choose a white or cream kurta with slim pants, then add a beige, ivory, navy or printed jacket. It captures the same clean layering you see in his looks. Linen, cotton silk or light brocade work for daytime, while velvet, jacquard or embroidered silk suit evening. The jacket should end just below the hip bone and sit about a hand’s width above the kurta hem, so both layers show. Juttis or loafers depend on the dress code. Guests and groomsmen get the most use from it.
11. Vicky Kaushal Embroidered Kurta Outfit
Embroidery at the collar, placket, cuffs or hem gives a kurta enough detail for a sangeet or engagement party, without the weight of a sherwani. Pair it with fitted trousers, churidars or straight pants in the same color family. Ivory, black, beige, sage and navy all work. Add juttis and a sleek stole if the function is formal. Check the inside of the embroidery before you buy. Rough backing at the collar scratches after a few hours, and a soft lining behind it is worth asking for. Keep the rest simple so the embroidery looks intentional.
12. Vicky Kaushal Ivory Kurta With Shawl Outfit
A shawl is what turns a plain ivory kurta into wedding clothes. Start with an ivory silk kurta and matching churidar or slim pants, then drape a cream, gold or beige embroidered shawl over one shoulder. Grooms can go heavier. Everyone else should choose a lighter shawl with minimal borders. Ivory juttis and a neat haircut complete it. The drape is the skill: fold the shawl lengthwise once, lay it over the left shoulder and let the front fall shorter than the back. A shawl folded too many times looks stiff. It’s well suited to ceremonies, family portraits and traditional rituals.
13. Vicky Kaushal Pastel Sherwani Outfit
Pastels give a groom something different from ivory while staying refined. Mint, powder blue, blush beige, pistachio and pale peach all look right outdoors in daylight. Choose tone-on-tone embroidery, ivory pants and matching juttis, and keep accessories light. The risk with pastels is looking sugary. Structured tailoring prevents that: a firm shoulder and a clean front keep the color masculine. Test the shade against your skin in daylight, since some pastels wash out lighter complexions near the face. Brothers and close friends wear it well at destination weddings too.
14. Vicky Kaushal Navy Bandhgala Outfit
Navy is my usual swap for black. It’s just as formal but kinder on camera, holding detail where black can go flat. Choose a navy jacket with textured fabric, tonal embroidery or antique buttons. Navy trousers give a sharp monochrome line, and ivory trousers add contrast. Black loafers feel modern, navy juttis traditional. An ivory or silver pocket square lifts it quietly. Navy suits most skin tones and looks polished in group photos, so it’s a safe pick for receptions, engagements and evening functions.
15. Vicky Kaushal Velvet Bandhgala Outfit
Velvet adds richness for cooler months and evening functions. A bandhgala in black, deep navy, bottle green or maroon looks elegant with plain trousers. Keep the cut structured and the embroidery minimal, because too much shine makes velvet look heavy. A simple kurta or high-neck shirt goes underneath, with polished loafers or sleek juttis. Velvet is warm, and a crowded reception hall gets hot, so I suggest a lighter inner layer than you’d wear under silk. Strong fabrics need clean styling, and velvet proves it.
16. Vicky Kaushal Printed Kurta Outfit
Prints suit the mehendi, haldi and other relaxed events, where a solid kurta can feel too formal. Block prints, small florals, geometric motifs and subtle traditional patterns all work, paired with plain white, cream or beige pants. Simple juttis and no heavy accessories keep it fresh, and a solid Nehru jacket on top makes it more finished. Haldi is messy, though. Turmeric stains don’t come out of light fabric easily, so wear a print you won’t miss if it gets marked. It packs small, which helps at destination weddings.
17. Vicky Kaushal Asymmetric Kurta Outfit
An angled hem, overlapping placket or draped front gives classic Indian menswear a modern edge. Keep the trousers or churidars slim so the shape stays clean, and stick to neutrals like ivory, black, charcoal and beige. Add leather juttis, a sleek watch and very little else. The asymmetric line is the statement, so skip heavy embroidery. Have your tailor check the hem while you’re seated as well as standing, because an angled cut can ride up unevenly when you sit. It suits a sangeet, an engagement or a fashion-forward crowd.
18. Vicky Kaushal Indo Western Jacket Outfit
An Indo western jacket outfit fits the gap when the dress code sits between traditional and modern. Choose a structured long jacket or a short ethnic jacket over a kurta or high-neck inner, with tapered trousers. Ivory, black, charcoal, taupe and navy all work. Subtle embroidery, textured fabric or statement buttons add interest. Pick one, not all three. Loafers lean modern and juttis lean traditional. I’d have the tailor take in the trouser taper to just above the shoe, since a long jacket over wide trousers makes most men look shorter.
19. Vicky Kaushal Jodhpuri Suit Outfit
A Jodhpuri suit gives you royal Indian tailoring without a sherwani. It’s a structured high-collar jacket with matching trousers. Deep navy, black, charcoal or forest green suit evening events, and beige or ivory work in daylight. Pair it with formal shoes, a pocket square and a neat watch. The jacket builds a strong shoulder line, which flatters most builds. Keep the fit close but comfortable through the chest and arms. Raise your arms at the fitting as if you’re hugging someone, and if the jacket pulls across the back, it needs more room.
20. Vicky Kaushal Sage Green Kurta Outfit
Sage green is calm and modern, and it’s a good choice for men who want color without brightness. A sage kurta in a silk blend, linen silk or cotton silk pairs with ivory trousers, beige juttis and a cream stole. Add an ivory or darker green Nehru jacket for structure. It sits naturally in gardens and at mehendi, haldi or destination celebrations. Linen silk creases quickly, so steam it on arrival rather than packing it pressed and hoping. The understated palette makes it easy to wear.
21. Vicky Kaushal Maroon Sherwani Outfit
Maroon brings depth and ceremony, and it’s at its best at evening functions, receptions and winter weddings. Choose a maroon sherwani with antique gold embroidery or tonal threadwork, with cream or matching churidars and brown, gold or maroon juttis. Grooms can add a stole and safa in ivory or champagne. Guests should keep accessories minimal. Maroon looks rich in photos and suits many skin tones. Aim for a deep, blue-leaning maroon rather than a bright red-wine shade, which can look flashy under flash photography. Keep the fit structured.
22. Vicky Kaushal Grey Bandhgala Outfit
Grey is understated and very easy to style. Charcoal works for evening receptions, while steel grey or dove grey suits daytime. Wear matching trousers for a formal look or ivory trousers for contrast, with black or brown loafers, a simple watch and a neat pocket square. Grey photographs well indoors and outdoors because it doesn’t fight any background. The weakness is that grey can look drab if the tailoring is loose, so I’m stricter about fit on grey than on any color. Clean lines are what make it stand out.
23. Vicky Kaushal Ivory Sherwani With Safa Outfit
Add a safa to an ivory sherwani and you have the complete groom’s look. Start with an ivory or cream sherwani with delicate embroidery, then a matching kurta, churidar, embroidered juttis and a coordinated safa. A brooch or kalgi suits a formal wedding, and a pearl or emerald-toned necklace adds richness if it stays in proportion. The safa can match the sherwani or bring in soft contrast like beige, gold or a muted pastel. Have the safa tied by someone experienced, or buy a pre-tied one fitted to your head size, because a loosely tied safa starts slipping by the pheras. It belongs at the main ceremony.
24. Vicky Kaushal Reception Suit Outfit
A reception suit should be sharp and formal. Choose black, navy, charcoal or ivory with a clean shirt and tailored trousers. A bandh-collar shirt or textured blazer makes it feel more festive for an Indian reception. Add polished shoes, a pocket square and a sleek watch, and skip busy prints at a formal event. It works for guests, groomsmen and grooms changing out of their ceremony clothes. Tailoring matters more than anything else. A well-fitted plain suit always looks more expensive than an overdesigned one, and sleeves showing a little shirt cuff is the quickest tell of a good fit.
25. Vicky Kaushal Haldi Kurta Outfit
A haldi kurta outfit has to survive turmeric paste and a lot of movement. Yellow, mustard, cream or ivory kurtas with white or beige pants are traditional. For a subtler take, try a cream kurta with a soft yellow Nehru jacket. Simple juttis or sandals and minimal accessories keep it practical. Choose breathable cotton silk, linen or light handloom. I’d buy a haldi outfit you’re happy to stain, because turmeric rarely washes out completely. Grooms, brothers and friends can all wear this version comfortably.
Five Functions Without Repeating Yourself
Most Indian weddings mean several outfits across a few days. I plan them as a set, so the colors build from lightest and most relaxed to richest and most formal. A practical sequence looks like this:
- Haldi: a stainable kurta in yellow or cream.
- Mehendi: prints, sage or pastels, with a light jacket if the evening cools down.
- Sangeet: something you can dance in, like an embroidered kurta or a bandhgala without a heavy shawl.
- Wedding: the sherwani, ivory or a deep color, with the safa and full accessories.
- Reception: a bandhgala, Jodhpuri or tailored suit in a darker shade.
Ask the couple about their color plans early. Groomsmen and brothers look best in tones that sit next to the groom’s palette rather than matching it, and guests should steer clear of the groom’s main color altogether.
Juttis and Safas Need Breaking In Too
New juttis are stiff leather and can rub the back of the heel raw within hours. Wear them around the house for a week beforehand, and slip in thin cushioned insoles if they feel hard underfoot. Pack plasters in your kit anyway.
A safa should be tried on at least once before the wedding with the actual hairstyle. Keep a few safety pins and a small mirror with someone close by, since a turban, stole or shawl can shift during the pheras and you won’t be able to see it yourself.
Fit First, Then One Detail
His wedding style is easy to adapt because it rests on classic Indian menswear rather than trends. An ivory sherwani, a black bandhgala, a beige kurta set, a floral sherwani or a velvet jacket can all follow the same logic: get the fit right, choose good fabric and keep the balance. Let one thing stand out, whether that’s embroidery, a shawl, a safa or a strong jacket, and keep everything else quiet. Match each outfit to the function, the venue and the season, and book your fittings early enough that the tailor has time to get it right.
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