8 Latest Achkan Style Dress Ideas for Bride and Groom
Designers and brands offer many traditional and contemporary styles to suit everyone's personality. Here, we show some of the trendiest achkan style to go for on various functions!
Weddings call for celebration and everyone wishes to put their best looks forward. Brides, as well as grooms, are under a lot of pressure to stand out in the crowd. Hence, choosing outfits for all rituals and functions can become taxing for most. Achkan style dresses have become quite popular with time.
First, let's find out what's an achkan.
An achkan is a knee-length traditional men's jacket, which is pretty similar to a sherwani. The main difference between an achkan and a sherwani is the use of lightweight fabric in the former. It also has a more semi-casual appeal. This Rajasthani style jacket features a breast pocket and it's buttoned in front.
Although achkans were traditionally designed for men, even women are embracing it by creating styles that complement a female body. Achkan style jackets designed for women are generally longer in length and paired with bottoms such as a flowy skirt or a pair of statement pants.
Achkan for Grooms
1. Beige with Jewellery
Anand Ahuja is one of the most stylish men in our country and when he does something on his wedding, all grooms must pay heed. If your bride is wearing a traditional bridal colour, opt for an achkan in a simple but elegant hue. Pair it with white pants and accessorise it right; a Safa and pearl jewellery usually do the trick for everyone.
Apt for: Wedding, reception
2. Unique Elements
If you love adding a personal touch or a modern element to traditional clothes, opt for an achkan. Modern-day achkans are experimental and creative enough and let grooms play with the silhouette and accents. Instead of a straight slit in the front, opt for a diagonal one. Add a brooch or a velvet trim and classy buttons.
Apt for: Sangeet night, engagement, reception
3. Jodhpur Pants or Dhoti
Learn to dress up without going too overboard or loud. Pair a classic achkan with a pair of statement bottoms. A pair of Jodhpur pants or dhoti pants in a contrasting colour can make your outfit stand out. Complete your look with a pocket square, a brooch and a pair of ethnic Juttis. While you're at it also check some Juttis for the bride-to-be.
Apt for: Engagement, reception
4. Classic Combination
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Speak a million words with your looks without even saying a word. Apt for men who like to keep it classy but not too blingy, here is a perfect style. Get a classic black or blue achkan and pair it with churidars. Wear your favourite pair of dress shoes and complete your look with a neat pocket square.
Apt for: Sangeet, Engagement
Achkan for Women
1. Long Jacket with Embroidered Skirt
This achkan-inspired dress is heavy on embroidery yet the fabric is lightweight and flowy. The vertical embroidery along the jacket and the drape of the skirt can make any bride look taller and slimmer.
Apt for: Engagement
2. Floral Velvet Jacket
We know not all brides are made equal. If you like to mix and match, get a heavily embroidered velvet achkan style jacket and pair it with a crinkled skirt or even a basic saree. This look is very, very sophisticated and gives you the freedom to experiment.
Apt for: Engagement, Sangeet Night
3. Short Jacket with Pants
Do you like to keep it simple and traditional while adding a modern touch? If yes, here is a perfect outfit inspiration for you. Opt for this achkan style if you are looking for an outfit that will let you move around with ease. Pair a short jacket with jodhpur pants and add high heels for glam.
Apt for: Mehndi, sangeet night
4. Heavily Embellished
An achkan style jacket that reaches the floor, when mixed with a heavily embellished skirt never ceases to create magic. Keep the top (jacket) heavy on glitter and sparkle in a muted colour and get a rich coloured structured skirt. This achkan style is perfect for all body types and keeps all problem areas hidden.
Apt for: Engagement, reception
Achkan is a classic choice for wedding outfits and we're seeing a lot of silhouette and designs inspired by it in the wedding market. These achkan styles are easy to wear and are an investment piece for they can be worn to other functions and events too. If you don't want to wear a saree or a lehenga during your wedding functions, one of these can come in handy. And for guys, it can never be a bad choice during wedding revelries.
Are you a fan of achkans and their effortless charm? Let us know!
