Diwali Outfit Ideas for Men 2026: Kurtas, Shirts and Footwear

Men's festive dressing in India has moved well beyond the plain white kurta. A good Diwali outfit for men is one statement piece — a textured kurta or a printed shirt — with everything else kept simple.

Easy festive formulas

• Kurta + churidar or straight pants: pick a solid kurta in a deep colour, and let the fabric do the work.
• Kurta + Nehru jacket for puja and family photos — the jacket makes even a basic kurta look dressed up.
• Festive shirt + chinos for office parties and friends' get-togethers.
• Leather juttis or loafers — sneakers rarely work with ethnic wear.
• One good watch finishes every one of these looks.