Power dress in style
This Bengaluru-based men's designer gives us the lowdonw on how to spruce up the much sought after Nehru jacket.
Men, it’s time to up your fashion quotient — with some versatility. While Nehru jackets have ruled the sartorial rooster for long, it’s about time you spruce things up a notch by sporting reversible Nehru jackets. Yes, they do double duty of jazzing up and outfit and can be repeated to exude an understated yet striking appeal. And if you’re thinking of sporting them, here is an edit to consider...
From Jawarharlal Nehru to our current prime minister Narendra Modi, the jacket has been a staple in every power dresser’s wardrobe. Global celebrities who’ve loved sporting this style include The Beatles, Sean Connery and popular American singer and dancer Sammy Davis Jr! Clearly, the Nehru jacket has been a fashion chart-topper for a while now. However, with time, the trend of sporting Nehru jackets have evolved and has made way for the all new reversible Nehru jacket.
Available in dual colours, offering multiple ways to style and exuding a disarmingly charming look – the reversible jacket is our favourite fashion hack this season! The reversible jacket takes the versatility factor a notch higher by giving you two options to play with in one garment. The two-in-one package also makes it your best bet when travelling! You can travel light with reversible jackets.Wear it to a formal event for a smart and suave look without the construction of a tie and a blazer. Throwing over a reversible jacket on an ethnic ensemble also gives the outfit a jazzy vibe. Even smart casual looks can be enhanced with a charming Nehru jacket.
Style tips: Depending upon where you are heading to, you can consider taking a tip or two from the four options below:
The classic! Team it with a contrast coloured kurta. Ditch the churidar pants this season and go for a pair of pleated dhoti pants to stand out.
The fashion experiments! You could play with your bottoms by going for a pair of tapered pyjamas, straight cut pyjamas or even jodhpuri pants.
The simply stylish! You needn’t always go with a kurta. You can team it with your everyday jeans and casual shirt combo to add a suave touch to your look.
The dapper! Team it with a pair of tailored trousers and a solid shirt to look dapper.