What shoes go with a Jodhpuri suit?
- Juttis or mojris: the traditional choice for weddings and festive functions. Choose leather or a plain embroidered pair; keep heavy embellishment for the groom.
- Oxfords or loafers: black or dark brown, highly polished, for receptions and formal evenings. Nothing with buckles.
- Avoid: trainers, brogues and anything casual.
What trousers go with a Jodhpuri suit?
Matching straight trousers are the modern standard and the most versatile. Jodhpur breeches are the traditional pairing and suit a groom or a heritage wedding. A churidar belongs with a sherwani more than a Jodhpuri suit. SALVE's Jodhpuri suits come with matching trousers.
What do you wear under a Jodhpuri suit?
Under a closed collar, a collarless or band-collar shirt, or a short kurta, so nothing competes at the neck. Under an open neck such as The Jodhpur Neo's, a plain shirt or kurta. Keep it plain and pale; the jacket is the point.
Should I wear a brooch with a Jodhpuri suit?
A brooch is the most common accent, pinned on the left chest. One is enough, and it should match the buttons: gold with gold, silver with silver. Skip it if the jacket already has ornate clasps.
Can I wear a pocket square with a Jodhpuri suit?
Yes, in silk, folded simply, in a colour that picks up the brooch or the safa. Leave it out on a jacket with a busy front.
Should I wear a safa with a Jodhpuri suit?
For a groom, his family or a heritage wedding, yes: a safa is the traditional finish. Choose a colour that contrasts with the suit, such as saffron, pink or a print with a dark suit. For a guest at a reception it is optional; follow the family's lead.
Can I wear a stole or shawl with a Jodhpuri suit?
Yes, draped over one shoulder, for a winter evening or a groom's look. Keep it in the same colour family as the suit or the safa.
Can a Jodhpuri suit be worn open?
A classic button bandhgala is cut to be worn closed. An open-neck cut like the Jodhpur Neo is designed to show the shirt at the throat. A relaxed cut such as The Lodhi can be worn open over a kurta for dinners and hosting.
What should I avoid with a Jodhpuri suit?
- A necktie or bow tie
- A belt that shows below the jacket
- More than one accent at the chest
- A collared shirt whose collar fights the standing collar
- Casual shoes
SALVE discusses the whole look at the appointment, so it does not become a series of separate decisions made in a hurry. See made-to-measure bandhgalas and Jodhpuri suits in Gurugram.
Questions, answered
Yes. Juttis or mojris are the traditional choice for weddings and festive functions.
Yes. Polished black or dark brown oxfords or loafers suit receptions and formal evenings.
The left chest, roughly where a pocket square would sit. One brooch, matched to the buttons.
Only for a groom, his family or a heritage wedding. For a guest it is optional.
Yes. The jacket works over cream or beige trousers, or over a kurta, for a less formal evening.
