What to Wear to an Indian Wedding Reception
Unless specified by the host, you don’t have to stick to a dress code as such. But you can choose to wear traditional or Indo-western attire. Some of the options worth considering are:
What to wear to an Indian wedding reception – For Men

Jodhpuri Suit
Even though you are not required to show up in traditional attire, you can pick something classy like a suit. Whether you are looking for something which is unique, consider a jodhpuri suit, a blend of an ethnic suit and a classic western suit. The ensemble comprises a coat, trousers and at times a vest. To add more jazz to your look, consider experimenting with the colour of both the coat and trousers, to make heads turn at the reception!
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Classic Western 3 piece Suit
Just like a Jodhpuri suit, another look that you can try on is the western 3 piece suit. Look your best in a formal look, and it doesn’t matter whether it is traditional or fusion. A 3 piece suit is, by and large, the safest choice yet ultimate in style, but at the same time doesn’t call for a lot of attention. To accentuate your suit, complete the look with a pair of nice-looking formal shoes.

The Classic Black Suit
An Indian wedding suit that you can never go wrong with, which exudes elegance and style. Pair it up with a well-tailored and solid coloured(probably white) shirt. You can choose to complete the ensemble with or without a bow tie, formal scarf or a slim tie, and you’re good to go!
What to Wear to an Indian Wedding Reception – For Women
Anarkali
Your most embellished Anarkali, will be the go-to reception outfit that you can wear without a second thought. When it comes to Anarkali styles and colours, there are oodles of options that you can choose from. If you fancy a simple yet ethnic look, then you can don an Anarkali, which is quite easy to wear and move around with.

Suit
As a guest, one of the comfiest yet stylish attire that you can put on for a wedding reception will definitely be a suit. Based on the kind of suit, it can be simple or quite heavy. You can choose one based on the kind of reception. There are oodles of options for you- Long kurta and churidar, Patiala suit and much more!
The most dramatic outfit that you’ll ever wear featuring the classic princess cut, and full skirting. Accentuate your gown with a shimmery clutch and subtle jewellery. Gowns suit most body types, and you can flaunt it at the reception party. Unlike in the case of weddings, you can pick a black one or even red, if you wish.
Saree Gown
How about wearing a fusion dress to flaunt in style? Verily, saree gowns will save you from the hassle of wearing a normal saree and at the same time, retains the panache and charm of a saree. The fusion dress will definitely add a modish touch to your entire look and much apt if the reception is centred around a theme.