About Men’s Dress
Men are dressing up more than ever, fuelled by new workplace dress codes, individual expression and fresh trends. Dressing for men has traditionally been deeply compartmentalized—there’s a suit or dress shirt and trousers for regular workdays, polo T-shirts and khakis for Fridays, traditional garments for festivities, and shorts for holidays and the gym.
Indian Religion and their Dress
The distinction between ordinary dress and religious dress is difficult to delineate in India because the ordinary members of the various socio religious groups may often be distinguished by their costumes. For example,
Hindu men frequently wear short coats (angarkha), and whereas typical Muslim attire for men is a long white cotton shirt (kurtah) and trousers (pāʾijamah).
Traditional Sikh dress is an ordinary kurtah and cotton trousers, covered by a long hanging coat (choghah). The male Sikh is recognized especially by his practice of wearing his hair and beard uncut, the former being covered by a particularly large turban and the latter often restrained by a net.
Kurta Pajama– A Kurta is a loose shirt that normally features long sleeves and a buttoned placket. The length is normally upto the knees of the wearer. The material and styling depend on the occasion (formal or casual) and can be either cotton, silk or brocade with embroidered detailing. Pajamas are soft, warm, and traditionally loose garments derived from the Indian daywear pajamas. They are worn with kurta or for sleeping and lounging. A kurta pajama comprises of a top tunic called the kurta and bottoms called pajama (or pyjama).
Trousers or Pants– Trousers, also spelled trowsers, also called pants or slacks, an outer garment covering the lower half of the body from the waist to the ankles and divided into sections to cover each leg separately.
Casual Dress
Casual dress code for men is perhaps men’s best chance to express a true sense of personal style. It is an open invitation to dress in what feels most comfortable to you. Whether you choose to keep it simple or are feeling a little adventurous, Casual can be interpreted slightly differently depending on the situation and venue.
The modern casual look for men
Shirts– A dress shirt is a garment with a collar and a full-length opening at the front, which is fastened using buttons or shirt studs. A button-down or button-down shirt is a dress shirt which has a button-down collar – a collar having the ends fastened to the shirt with buttons.
A dress shirt is normally made from woven cloth, and is often accompanied by a tie, jacket, suit, or formal wear, but a dress shirt may also be worn more casually.
T-shirt– T-shirts are an essential part of any man’s basic wardrobe. The humble T-shirt is easy to wear, subtly stylish and as versatile as it gets – it can be worn with anything, even dressed-up tailoring
Polo T-shirt– A polo shirt is a form of shirt with a collar, a placket neckline with three buttons, and an optional pocket. Polo shirts should be buttoned to the top and are usually short sleeved; they were originally used by polo players during the 1920s. Polo shirts are usually made of knitted cotton (rather than woven cloth), usually a piqué knit, or using other fibers such as silk, merino wool, synthetic fibers, or blends of natural and synthetic fibers. A dress-length version of the shirt is called a polo dress.
Chinos– Chino cloth is a twill fabric, originally made of 100% cotton. The most common items made from it, trousers, are widely called chinos (or khakis). Today it is also found in cotton-synthetic blends. Chinos are an excellent style item to mix things up from time to time. The same upper outfit worn with chinos instead of your jeans will instantly change your overall appearance. Comfortable and stylish, chinos also can help you achieve a smart casual look.
Blazers & Suits– The blazer is a step lower than the suit. It is a hybrid of sorts because it is more formal than a sports jacket but unlike the suit jacket, a blazer is not made with a matching pair of trousers. Blazers have a looser fit compared to suit. They are also not as structured especially in the shoulder area.
