A bandi is a short open vest with a Chinese collar

FOR GUYS

Guys need to remember to coordinate an entire look, not just throw on a kurta. And if they put on a kurta, they need to do it right.

The bandi: This is a great investment for any young man. A bandi is a short open vest with a Chinese collar. It’s so versatile. You can wear it with your churidar, with jeans and a Tshirt, or with a linen shirt and drawstring pants for a day event. It’s less restrictive and stuffy than a whole bandgala and if you want to dress it up, tuck a silk pocket square in a contrasting colour into the breast pocket.
The linen and silk kurta: Fully embroidered kurtas are out, unless you’re the groom and it’s done tastefully. Otherwise, stick to a solid colour and let the material be luxurious, not ostentatious, with embroidery or handiwork on it.