Four cardinal rules of groom(ing)
We get the low down on how grooms can look their best this wedding season
We get the low down on how grooms can look their best this wedding season
If you are getting married or know someone who is, you know that men and their grooming needs are usually sidelined. But with the growing prevalence of camera phones and the internet, grooms can no longer rely on photographers to take flattering photos. If you look sloppy or clownish, photos of you will be splashed all over your friend’s timelines immortalising the beast with the beautiful bride.
Get fit
Whenever you (or your parents) finalise the dates of your events, the first thing you should do is to take care of the bulges and sloppy shoulders. You may have gotten away with flab by wearing t-shirts and jeans but you certainly won’t get away with it in a sherwani or a suit. Hit the gym and get yourself toned, if not ripped. If the gym isn’t feasible, regular cardio and swimming can help you get in shape. Suits and sherwanis require you to have a sturdy frame with strong shoulders and flattering abdominals. Your fiancé might lovingly ignore your fluffy appearance but the guests won’t be that forgiving.
Say no to costumes
Style yourself to look as dapper as possible! The guiding principle is that you shouldn’t be ashamed to wear the suit, sherwani or kurta after your wedding. It should by no means look like a shiny candy-wrapper or be applicable to wear as a Halloween costume later on. Unlike a bride’s jora, the groom’s ensemble ought to be flexible enough to be worn again. A classic tux or sherwani in blue, champagne or brown are good options. Yes, Atif Aslam wore purple and a crazy fan turban on his wedding, but you are not a pop star and can’t afford to look as ridiculous as him.
Wear appropriate footwear
It’s horrible to see a guy wearing brown shoes with a black tux, or chunky formal shoes with a colourful kurta and white shalwar on the dholki. The footwear should be in sync with your clothes. Shiny patent leather or pointy-toe shoes doesn’t necessarily mean formal.
Man-scaping
A precarious route for most men, but the proverbial beast also needs man-scaping. If you are hairy it is advisable that you get unsightly hair pruned. With the mushroom growth of men’s grooming salons, it is recommended that you get facials at least 10 days before, get a hair cut at least seven days before the events and a minor touch-up on the day, to ensure you’re camera ready. However one needs to practice restraint while plucking eyebrows and clean shaving on the day. You don’t want to look like a plucked chicken so to speak.
If you are getting married or know someone who is, you know that men and their grooming needs are usually sidelined. But with the growing prevalence of camera phones and the internet, grooms can no longer rely on photographers to take flattering photos. If you look sloppy or clownish, photos of you will be splashed all over your friend’s timelines immortalising the beast with the beautiful bride.
Get fit
Whenever you (or your parents) finalise the dates of your events, the first thing you should do is to take care of the bulges and sloppy shoulders. You may have gotten away with flab by wearing t-shirts and jeans but you certainly won’t get away with it in a sherwani or a suit. Hit the gym and get yourself toned, if not ripped. If the gym isn’t feasible, regular cardio and swimming can help you get in shape. Suits and sherwanis require you to have a sturdy frame with strong shoulders and flattering abdominals. Your fiancé might lovingly ignore your fluffy appearance but the guests won’t be that forgiving.
Say no to costumes
Style yourself to look as dapper as possible! The guiding principle is that you shouldn’t be ashamed to wear the suit, sherwani or kurta after your wedding. It should by no means look like a shiny candy-wrapper or be applicable to wear as a Halloween costume later on. Unlike a bride’s jora, the groom’s ensemble ought to be flexible enough to be worn again. A classic tux or sherwani in blue, champagne or brown are good options. Yes, Atif Aslam wore purple and a crazy fan turban on his wedding, but you are not a pop star and can’t afford to look as ridiculous as him.
Wear appropriate footwear
It’s horrible to see a guy wearing brown shoes with a black tux, or chunky formal shoes with a colourful kurta and white shalwar on the dholki. The footwear should be in sync with your clothes. Shiny patent leather or pointy-toe shoes doesn’t necessarily mean formal.
Man-scaping
A precarious route for most men, but the proverbial beast also needs man-scaping. If you are hairy it is advisable that you get unsightly hair pruned. With the mushroom growth of men’s grooming salons, it is recommended that you get facials at least 10 days before, get a hair cut at least seven days before the events and a minor touch-up on the day, to ensure you’re camera ready. However one needs to practice restraint while plucking eyebrows and clean shaving on the day. You don’t want to look like a plucked chicken so to speak.