Bengalis, they love their books, food and the super distinct attire during weddings. A “Tussar Silk Dhoti” and “Kurta” AKA “Punjabi” (as the Bongs call it) with a crown alike “Topor” is a charmer on any Bengali groom and with time a lot of people outside the community has been taking this particular way of dressing on their D-Day as a style statement. 
While is it commonly believed that women always have an edge over style when it comes to options for their attire, in todays time more and more designers and manufacturers are becoming mindful of what they have to offer to the groom. 

Men becoming increasingly attentive towards what they wear, and creating a style statement on their big day, has challenged designers, stylist to keep upgrading Bengali Groom’s wedding wardrobe. 

Bengali grooms or often referred to in Bengali the ‘Bor’, and what the Bor is going to wear is not a hush hush business.  The Bengali weddings are a two days event but that doesn’t mean it is not lavish and the groom will be wearing only two outfits, a typical bengali wedding starts with DodhiKorma ( a traditional ritual to feed the groom before sunrise as he will be fasting the entire day), and the Dressing Up for the Big Day Saga starts from here.

So, what are some typical Bengali Groom’s wardrobe must haves? 

Dhuti Punjabi:

A Bengali groom without their traditional Dhuti Punjabi is like a cup of cappuccino without the foam froth. Since, most of the rituals involved in a Bengali wedding almost demands the Groom to be in Dhoti Punjabi, this is one must have in their wardrobe. In recent times mostly grooms opt for natural fabric dhoti and punjabi with elegant  embroidery around the neck and hem. These kurta’s are easily avaible in market and cost you between INR 500-5Lakh depending on your choice of store, designer or customization. 

Kurta and Aligarh Pajama

We have all seen how amazing men look in this simple yet most elegant traditional wear, so, how can we miss it on the big day? There are many rituals during a wedding when the groom has to look good as well as stay comfortable and an amazing kurta with wide legged Aligarh pajama pants is a must have to slay. 

Bespoken Suits

Bengalis are known as people who are a mix of traditional and modern beliefs. This is true when it comes to fashion as well. Modern Bengali men are often seen in finely tailored suits on their reception day, that make them look regal and sophisticated at the same time. While ready to wear suits are a go to for many people, but a well fitted bespoken suit is class apart. The process of choosing from a  wide range of fabrics and options to getting a fine craftsmen stich as per your measurement is divine as you get involved in every step for creating your D-Day look. 

Intricately designed wedding sherwanis are a hit amongst Indian grooms, in the 21st century more and more Bengali grooms grew fonder to this attire. A fine, designer sherwani is loved by many Bengali grooms. The detailed thread work and the bright colors accentuate the groom’s look and gives a great opportunity for a fine click to cherish for life. These sherwanis range between INR 5000 to anything your pocket want to and makes a fine reception attire. Its simplistic yet sophisticated style is nothing short of a visual treat.


If you have wedding bells ringing and want to nail your look this wedding season, these 4 must haves will come super handy for you to sly in style and sweep your bride off her feet by looking absolute dapper.