Blush, coral, dusty rose, mauve, magenta and raspberry: nine pink kurtas for the mehendi, Diwali and the wedding season, for men who wear pink with ease and men about to try. From ₹1,850, sizes 38 to 44 online. Delhi's kurta shop since 1972.
Pink used to be a colour men hesitated over. Today men of every age wear it at festivals and weddings. Pink photographs warmly, suits most skin tones and looks festive without trying. It is also the colour of the mehendi afternoon and a favourite for Diwali evening.
The only question is which pink. This collection holds nine, from the softest blush to a deep raspberry, so you can choose by how bold you want to be.
If this is your first pink, start soft. The Blush Pink Solid, ₹1,850, is a clean surface in a quiet colour, and it is a good first pink for Diwali. The Mauve Chikankari-Style, ₹3,499, adds fine tonal work and a straight pajama, and suits a family function or a wedding afternoon.
These are the easy ones. The Coral Pink Self-Stripe and the Dusty Rose Self-Stripe, both ₹1,900, have a tonal stripe that keeps the colour calm. The Coral Geometric Print and the Magenta Checkerboard, both ₹1,900, are for a man who likes pattern and wants to be seen at a party.
Deeper pinks suit evenings and weddings. The Rose Pink Woven-Trim, the Dusty Rose Terracotta Double-Scroll and the Deep Rose Raspberry Scroll-Panel, all ₹3,999, have the work and the colour for a mehendi or a sangeet. Each comes with a churidar. For the plan across functions, see our haldi, mehendi and sangeet guide.
Keep the rest of the outfit simple. A white or cream pajama, tan or brown footwear, and a plain watch are all you need. Do not add a second bright colour. If you want to add a jacket, choose cream, grey or navy. Wear it as if it were navy, and nobody will question it.
Pink is a popular gift from a wife or partner, because it is a colour many men like but would not buy for themselves. If you are choosing for someone else, our guide to Diwali gift ideas for your boyfriend shows how to pick, and our gift for him collection has more.
Blush and coral suit warm and medium skin tones. Dusty rose and mauve are easy on everyone. Magenta and raspberry look striking on deeper skin tones. If you are unsure, hold the photograph near your face on your phone in daylight and see if the colour lifts you or flattens you.
Online, sizes run 38 to 44 today, and every size lists the real chest, length, shoulder and sleeve. Both our shops also carry plus sizes up to 6XL and kurtas for boys and babies, coming online soon. Message us on WhatsApp if you want a father and son in two shades of pink.
Yes. Rose, dusty rose and raspberry are common at mehendis, sangeets and daytime weddings. Check the family's colour theme first.
Blush pink for the puja and the daytime, and a deeper rose or raspberry for the evening. Both photograph well beside diyas.
White or cream. A white pajama is crisp with blush and coral, and cream suits dusty rose and mauve.
Not at all. Fathers often wear blush or dusty rose, which are quiet colours.
Yes. It lifts the face in both daylight and lamplight, and it stands out among the navy and black that most guests wear.
Also see: mehendi and sangeet kurtas, pastel kurtas and Diwali party kurtas.
