Beauty & fashion
How to choose a groom's sherwani and wedding menswear in Pakistan: fabric for the season, tailoring timeline, and coordinating with the bride's outfits.
Heavier raw silk or velvet sherwanis suit winter baraat and walima functions, while lighter cotton-silk blends are more comfortable for summer weddings or daytime nikkah. Mehndi often calls for a simpler kurta or lighter sherwani rather than the full heavy embroidery saved for baraat.
A well-fitted sherwani with embroidery or handwork can take several weeks to a couple of months depending on the designer's workload, especially in peak wedding season. Book your first fitting early and leave time for at least one alteration round before the event.
Share the bride's outfit colours for each function with your tailor or designer so the groom's look complements rather than clashes on stage. Compare bridal wear designers on Jashn who work on groom's sherwanis and menswear alongside bridal outfits.